Protests across Iran continue to intensify as different segments of society take to the streets to demand their rights. From Isfahan’s farmers to oil workers in Lavan, and the families of political prisoners in Tehran, demonstrations highlight deep-seated grievances against the Iranian regime’s mismanagement and repression.
On March 28, for yet another day, farmers in Isfahan, central Iran, rallied to demand their water rights and the reopening of the Zayandeh River. The prolonged crisis, caused by governmental mismanagement and large-scale water diversion projects favoring military industries, has devastated the livelihoods of thousands of farmers. After months of protests, officials were forced to release water from the Zayandeh River dam, but skepticism remains about whether authorities will uphold their commitment.
The farmers’ ongoing resistance underscores the broader issue of water scarcity in Iran, exacerbated by the policies of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), which has prioritized industrial expansion over agricultural sustainability. “We only want water, yet they steal it and tell us not to protest. How can we stay silent?” one farmer declared during the protest.
Continued protests of Isfahan farmers amid broken promises by Iran’s regime https://t.co/ycyoUiRaw0
— People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) March 28, 2025
On March 26, workers of the Iranian Offshore Oil Company in Lavan, southern Iranresumed protests, demanding fair wages, improved job classifications, and better management policies. Similarly, in Shush, southwest Iran, Haft-Tappeh Sugarcane Company workers gathered to protest job insecurity, reflecting growing discontent among Iran’s labor force.
The government’s failure to address workers’ demands has fueled frustration, with many fearing that economic instability and rising inflation will worsen in the coming months. Oil and industrial workers have played a crucial role in Iran’s protest movements, often leading strikes that disrupt critical sectors of the economy.
On March 25, the families of political prisoners in Tehran continued their weekly demonstrations as part of the “No to Executions Tuesdays” campaign. Protesters gathered outside Evin Prison, demanding an end to death sentences for their loved ones. Among the cases drawing particular outrage are those of political prisoners Vahid Bani-Amerian and Pouya Ghobadi, both sentenced to execution by the regime’s judiciary.
March 27—Isfahan, central Iran
Farmers continue protests rally, demanding the reopening of Zayandeh river to irrigate their lands.#IranProtestspic.twitter.com/EG0vYwYRhj— People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) March 27, 2025
In southeastern Iran, armed attackers targeted a police patrol in Iranshahr on March 27, reportedly killing one security officer and injuring two others. While state media downplayed the incident, local sources reported heightened tensions in the region, known for frequent clashes between security forces and local resistance groups.
As protests continue in multiple regions and across different social groups, the Iranian regime faces growing resistance from all sectors of society. Whether farmers demanding water rights, workers fighting for fair wages, or families protesting against executions, the common thread remains a deep-seated discontent with systemic corruption and repression. With mounting pressure both domestically and internationally, Iran’s protest movements show no signs of abating, signaling continued unrest in the months ahead.