Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Sunday said “rioters” should not be allowed to disrupt society, in his first remarks after three nights of intensified protests against the country’s authorities. Iran president says ‘rioters’ must not disrupt society Protests in Iran initially sparked by anger over the rising cost of living have lasted two weeks, becoming a movement against the theocratic system in place since the 1979 revolution. Pezeshkian in an interview with state TV on Sunday said “protesting is the people’s right”, but echoed authorities in drawing a line between outcry over Iran’s dire economy and “rioters” they allege are backed by the United States and Israel. “The people should not allow rioters to disrupt society. The people should believe that we want to establish justice,” he told state broadcaster IRIB. Pezeshkian called on Iranians to “come together and not let these people riot” on the streets. “If people have a concern we will hear them, it is our duty to hear them and solve their problems. However, our highest duty is to not allow …