As the retirees\u2019 protest in Iran went into its eighth consecutive week on Sunday, March 14, 2021, this time encompassing a dozen cities, it\u2019s time to ask why are they protesting, and why are their demands not met?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To sum up, Social Security organization retirees have been protesting over pitiful pensions that leave them in poverty. As inflation soars and prices rise, their pensions have remained that same and they can barely afford to live, especially those who have seen delays in getting their pensions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They want their pensions paid in full and on-time, as well as for the regime to tie their pension with the inflation rate. Other demands include free healthcare and the prioritisation of their issues in parliament. The regime has not answered these calls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n