Rouhani promises wage increase for public servants amid protests
The announcement was unexpected as earlier this month the Iranian government said it was unsure about whether or not salaries would be raised.
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani is seen during a public speech in the southern Hormozgan province, Iran, February 17, 2019(photo credit: IRANIAN PRESIDENCY WEBSITE/HANDOUT VIA REUTERS)ByILANIT CHERNICK
