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Iran Protests: Students and Telecommunications Retirees Rally Across Multiple Cities on October 21

Mansoureh Galestan

Protests continued across Iran today, with both students and retirees taking to the streets to express their grievances. Demonstrations were reported in Tehran, Ilam, Kermanshah, Ahvaz, Rasht, and other regions, reflecting a pattern of growing unrest driven by economic hardships and dissatisfaction with government policies.

In Tehran, medical sciences students from Azad University gathered once again in front of the Ministry of Health to protest a sudden 200% increase in tuition fees. The students, who have been demonstrating for several days, accused the university administration of making education unaffordable and failing to provide adequate notice about the fee hike. Holding banners and chanting slogans, they demanded a reversal of the decision, which they claim unfairly burdens families already struggling with rising living costs.

Furthermore, retirees from the Telecommunications Company of Iran (TCI) staged protests across multiple cities, including Ilam, Kermanshah, Ahvaz, and Rasht. The retirees rallied to demand higher pensions, criticizing the government’s failure to adjust their payments in line with inflation and rising costs of essential goods.

In Ilam, demonstrators gathered to voice their concerns over stagnant pensions, calling for the government to fulfill its legal obligations. In Kermanshah, retirees marched through the streets, chanting slogans such as “We demand justice, not empty promises,” reflecting their frustration with unfulfilled commitments.

The protests extended to Ahvaz, where TCI retirees highlighted the financial strain caused by low pensions, calling for immediate action to alleviate their economic difficulties. Similarly, in Rasht, protesters demanded not only better pension payouts but also the assurance of basic needs, which they say have become increasingly unaffordable.

The ongoing protests by TCI retirees and students underscore a growing sense of economic discontent across Iran, particularly among those who feel left behind by rising inflation and costs of living. Both groups have been vocal in their calls for justice, dignity, and meaningful reform. While students decry the commercialization of education, retirees are demanding fair treatment after decades of service, signaling a broader discontent with the government’s handling of economic issues.

Meanwhile, the PMOI Resistance Units marked the anniversary of Maryam Rajavi‘s election as the President-elect of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI). The organization celebrated the occasion, emphasizing their ongoing goal of transitioning power to the people of Iran and ending what they describe as the oppressive rule of the mullahs. The anniversary serves as a reminder of the ongoing political tensions in Iran, with opposition groups continuing to challenge the government.

Today’s demonstrations across Tehran, Ilam, Kermanshah, Ahvaz, and Rasht reflect a deepening crisis within Iran. As citizens from different sectors raise their voices, the calls for change continue to grow louder, challenging the current administration to address both economic hardships and political grievances. With the protests showing no signs of abating, the pressure on the government to respond to the demands for justice and change is intensifying.

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