Voices of Defiance: A Chronicle of Iran Protests in 2023
In 2023, Iran witnessed a turbulent year marked by sustained public protests against the regime. The embers of dissent, ignited during the nationwide uprising in the previous year, continued to burn throughout the year, as various segments of the population voiced their grievances through assemblies, marches, and strikes.
Iran Protests: Ongoing Strikes by Steel Workers in Ahvaz; Retirees and Nurses Renew Protests
Iran National Steel Industrial Group workers extend their third-day strike, opposing entry bans and job classification lapses. Demands include revoking worker restrictions, wage equalization, and immediate job classification enforcement.
Iran: Armita Geravand’s Critical Conditions Following Assault by Morality Police
The morality police of the Iranian regime has reportedly assaulted Armita Geravand, a 16-year-old girl, for defying the regime’s oppressive hijab rules, as revealed by sources within Iran.
Anti-Regime Protests on the Anniversary of Zahedan’s Bloody Friday by Baluch People
Baluchestan, Zahedan – September 29, 2023: On the first anniversary of Zahedan’s Bloody Friday tragedy, Baluch communities across the Sistan and Baluchestan province staged anti-regime protest gatherings. These demonstrations persisted despite the extensive security measures undertaken by the regime, which deployed anti-riot forces and heavy weaponry to quell any potential dissent.
Iran Protests – The People of Baluchestan in Zahedan : Death to Khamenei!
On September 22, 2023, in Zahedan, the resilient Baluch community resumed their protest rallies after the Friday prayers. Their voices echoed with slogans denouncing the Iranian regime and its leader, Ali Khamenei. These protests unfolded against a backdrop of extreme measures taken by the regime to quell any form of dissent, coinciding with the anniversary of the 2022 uprising.
Iran Protests at a Glance—Saturday, June 17, 2023
Iran protests—June 17, 2023: Ongoing protests took place across multiple Iranian cities on Saturday, June 17, as the regime intensifies its oppressive tactics and executions in an attempt to quell the uprising that began in September.
Iran Protests at a Glance—Friday, June 16, 2023
Iran protests—June 16, 2023: Brave Baluchis in Zahedan, the provincial capital of Sistan and Baluchestan in southeast Iran, once again took to the streets on Friday, June 16, in new anti-regime protests and rejection of dictatorship. Despite extensive security measures and internet restrictions imposed by the regime, these protests continued.
Iran Protests at a Glance—Monday, June 12, 2023
Iran protests—June 12, 2023: People in different cities and provinces of Iran demonstrated on Monday, June 12, advocating for fundamental rights and an improved quality of life.
Iran Protests at a Glance—Sunday, June 11, 2023
Iran protests—June 11, 2023: On Sunday, June 11, people from various social backgrounds and professions in Iran took to the streets to voice their demands for basic rights and a decent standard of living. They gathered together in different cities and provinces, seeking fair treatment and the means to sustain themselves and their families.
Iran Protests at a Glance—Friday, June 9, 2023
Iran Protests – June 9, 2023: Brave Baluchis in the restive city of Zahedan, the provincial capital of Sistan & Baluchestan in southeast Iran, took to the streets on Friday, June 9, in new anti-regime protests and rejection of any kind of dictatorship in their country.
