Iran’s top judge in November called for the “main elements of riots” to be given harsh sentences, saying now was the time to “avoid showing unnecessary sympathy”.In December, the Iranian government executed the first protestor for so-called efsad-fil-arz (corruption on earth) — prompting strong condemnation from France and Germany. More executions are expected.There is deep-seated anger in Iran over the government’s Islamic policies, especially those around dress code.