Protestors in Iran have grown increasingly hostile against the regime, after a horrific building collapse brought on by corruption and a lack of enforcement killed at least 34 people.

Since the building collapse in Abadan last week, protesters have been reinvigorated following recent protests after authorities imposed massive price hikes on food and other vital goods.

Videos shared on social media showed the anger felt by protesters against the hardline government. Authorities have rounded up dozens of peaceful protesters, this as the number of dead from the collapse is expected to rise.

Locals have also begun blockading highways in protest, video from Iran shows.

“The Iranian people are very clear in their message that they do not want reforms and don’t believe ‘reformer’ leaders,” Middle East political analyst Lisa Daftari told Fox News Digital. “To them, they’ve only proven to be wolves in sheep’s clothing. The Iranian people’s desires can be seen in the chants they’re shouting on the streets; Namely, they’re calling for ‘death to the dictator’ and a complete removal of the current regime.”

A video circulating social media claims to show citizens in the Tehran district of Nazi-abad chanting “death to [Ali] Khamenei,” a reference to the supreme leader of the nation.

Video was widely distributed by the Iranian opposition group People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI). The video contents have not been verified or authenticated by Fox News Digital.

Khamenei is the highest government and religious authority in the country, and holds his position for life. He has been accused of gross corruption and negligence towards public well-being — a charge bolstered by the building collapse.

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