Protests erupted across Iran in recent days, with various sectors of society demonstrating against the regime’s oppressive policies and economic mismanagement. These protests, spanning multiple cities and involving diverse groups, underscore the growing dissatisfaction among Iranians.
November 30
Graduates of medical sciences in Tehran, the nation’s capital, protested in front of the Ministry of Health, opposing regulations that restrict their ability to work. One participant noted that the policies have created significant barriers for young professionals seeking employment.
Municipal workers in Dogonbadan, southwest Iran, rallied to demand three months of unpaid wages. Protesters expressed their frustration, highlighting the neglect of their basic rights by local authorities.
In Ahvaz, southwest Iran, healthcare staff and nurses demonstrated against low wages and unpaid arrears. Protesters chanted slogans such as “Nurses, shout out for your rights!” in a rally that called attention to the dire state of the country’s healthcare system.
November 30—Ahvaz, southwest Iran
Workers of the Haft Tappeh Sugarcane Agro-Industry Company hold protest rally in front of the provincial governorate, protesting the government's lack of response to their long-standing demands.#IranProtests pic.twitter.com/97FPrIQeqt— People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) November 30, 2024
In Haft Tappeh, southwest Iran, sugarcane workers and employees of the prominent agro-industrial complex demonstrated outside the provincial governor’s office, pressing for resolution of long-standing labor grievances.
In Qom, central Iran, in a protest marking International Day of Persons with Disabilities, disabled individuals gathered outside the provincial governor’s office, demanding the implementation of Article 27 of the Disability Rights Law.
November 29
In Zahedan, southeast Iran, PMOI Resistance Units engaged in anti-regime activities, distributing leaflets and calling for regime change. Their actions signal continued defiance against the government’s oppressive rule.
"The current problems of society is caused by the mullahs' regime" pic.twitter.com/bHBU7jVBW1
— People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) November 30, 2024
November 28
Retirees and workers staged protests in Ahvaz, chanting slogans like “Half wages are the result of our silence!” to denounce the government’s exploitative policies. The demonstration reflected widespread frustration with pension inadequacies and delayed payments.
Retirees of the oil sector in Ahvaz, southwest Iran, gathered to protest the regime’s refusal to adjust their pensions in line with the soaring cost of living. Demonstrators decried the government’s indifference to their financial hardships, demanding immediate reforms.
In Buinzahra, northwest Iran, truck drivers rallied against gasoline shortages, which have severely impacted their livelihoods. This protest reflects the broader fuel crisis affecting transportation and commerce nationwide.
In Tehran, cigarette wholesalers in Molavi Street launched a strike, protesting against economic conditions and rising operational costs.
In Bampur, southeast Iran, the brutal killing of Elyas Narouyi, a 37-year-old father of two, by security forces inside Bampur’s police station ignited outrage. Despite official claims of armed aggression, local sources revealed that Narouyi had visited the station to resolve vehicle-related paperwork when he was fatally shot.
November 28—Tehran, Iran
Cigarette wholesalers in Molavi Street on strike.#IranProtestspic.twitter.com/gpAjZqut3V— People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) November 28, 2024
Workers and shareholders of Esfandaqeh Mining Company held rallies in Kerman, southeast Iran, criticizing the regime’s exploitation and corruption. Protesters highlighted their inability to afford basic necessities or medical care, with one saying, “We are dying of hunger while some live in excess. Where is justice?”
The escalating wave of protests reflects the regime’s failure to address deep-rooted economic, social, and political grievances. From healthcare professionals to retirees, and from industrial workers to the disabled, diverse groups continue to voice their frustrations, signaling a nationwide call for change.
