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Iran Protests

Khuzestan province in Iran has seen many numerous large-scale protests over the water shortages, weeks after the start of protests over power blackouts in the province and across the country.

Protests Over Water and Power Shortages in Iran

July 21, 2021

The Iranian people have been protesting over blackouts during the hottest months and how the regime is profiting off the Iranian people’s suffering.

Iran’s Energy Shortage and Blackout Are Caused by Regime

July 6, 2021

Industrial Global Union issued a statement supporting the nationwide strikes of Iranian petrochemical and oil and gas workers.

Industrial Global Union Supports the Widespread Strike of Iran’s Petrochemical, Oil and Gas Workers

June 29, 2021

The Secretariat of the National Council of Resistance of Iran(NCRI) issued a statement about continuation of the strike of the workers of the Iranian oil and petrochemical industry.

The Nationwide Strike of Iranian Oil and Petrochemical Workers Entered Its Second Week

June 27, 2021

In a recent statement, Maryam Rajavi, the leader of the Iranian Resistance, has called on all of Iran's workers and young people to support the ongoing strikes by oil and petrochemical industries employees.

Maryam Rajavi Supports Striking Workers

June 23, 2021

Iranians from every sector of society have continued their protests against the regime’s mishandling of the economic crisis ahead of the presidential elections on Friday, June 18, further demonstrating that the people are planning a nationwide boycott.

Iranians Protest Ahead of Election

June 17, 2021

The state-run media in Iran has continually warned about how the dire economic situation in Iran will have disastrous consequences for the regime, as the people who are being crushed by overwhelming poverty take to the streets in protest after protest when they demonstrate against unbearable conditions.

Protests in Iran Last Weekend

June 1, 2021

On Tuesday, 18 May 2021, “green report card” teachers from various cities gathered in front of the parliament in Tehran to reiterate their demands from the government. On Wednesday 19 May 2021, having received no definitive answer from the government, the teachers returned for their rally and chanted, “Raise your voices teachers, demand your rights.”

Teachers and Workers Protest in Several Cities in Iran

May 20, 2021

On Sunday morning, May 16, 2021, retirees and pensioners, as well as the teachers of the “literacy movement,” staged a protest in Tehran and 14 other cities against the dire economic situation, below-poverty-line salaries, and the regime’s failure to meet their minimum demands.

Retirees and Teachers Protest and Rally in 15 Cities Across Iran

May 17, 2021

Despite the clerical regime’s repressive measures, on Sunday, May 9, 2021, retirees and social security pensioners in Tehran and 12 other cities took to the streets again protesting against the unbearable living conditions and the below-poverty line salaries.

Nationwide Rallies By Retirees And Students Despite Repressive Measures Across Iran

May 10, 2021