{"id":318807,"date":"2024-04-29T06:08:14","date_gmt":"2024-04-29T05:08:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/?p=318807"},"modified":"2024-09-15T19:39:03","modified_gmt":"2024-09-15T18:39:03","slug":"iran-news-nationwide-protests-erupt-across-iran-over-economic-and-social-grievances","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/news\/iran-protests\/iran-news-nationwide-protests-erupt-across-iran-over-economic-and-social-grievances\/","title":{"rendered":"Iran News: Nationwide Protests Erupt Across Iran Over Economic and Social Grievances"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-318808\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/iran-retirees-protests-28042024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"562\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/iran-retirees-protests-28042024.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/iran-retirees-protests-28042024-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/iran-retirees-protests-28042024-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/iran-retirees-protests-28042024-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/iran-retirees-protests-28042024-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/iran-retirees-protests-28042024-696x391.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">On April 28, <a href=\"https:\/\/english.mojahedin.org\/news\/iran-workers-retirees-protest-deteriorating-economic-conditions-and-mounting-repression-by-the-regime\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">retirees and pensioners<\/a> associated with the Social Security Organization resumed their protests in Tehran, demanding higher pensions. The same day, retirees from the steel industry in Isfahan joined the wave of dissent, protesting low pensions and the lack of implementation of pension adjustment laws.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In Ahvaz, southwest Iran, retirees of the steel industry rallied with slogans calling for the release of Tumaj Salehi. Meanwhile, in Semirom, central Iran, women protested the regime&#8217;s water management policies affecting the Karun River tributaries. In addition, clashes erupted between locals and regime forces in the village of Aliabad Siavar in Semirom, where residents protested against unauthorized dam construction.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">April 28\u2014Tehran, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Iran?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Iran<\/a><br \/>Retirees and pensioners of the Social Security Organization resume protest rallies to demand higher pensions and other basic needs required by the regime&#39;s own laws.  <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/IranProtests?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#IranProtests<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/C8uFHSkJnl\">pic.twitter.com\/C8uFHSkJnl<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; People&#39;s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI\/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Mojahedineng\/status\/1784635215144440004?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 28, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The protests extended to workers of Pars Paper in Shush and retirees of the Social Security Organization in Arak, who voiced their grievances against the authorities. Their chants reflected deep frustration with the government&#8217;s handling of their concerns.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Amidst the unrest, truck drivers protested across various cities including Tehran, Kerman, and Ahvaz, demanding an increase in fuel allocations. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/news\/anews\/iran-news-regime-ditches-fuel-allocations-for-internet-taxi-drivers\/\">reduction in fuel quotas<\/a> has escalated transportation costs, leading to price hikes for goods and services, and exacerbating the economic strain on the population.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">April 28\u2014Semirom, central <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Iran?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Iran<\/a><br \/>Locals protest the regime&#39;s water management policies in the region.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/IranProtests?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#IranProtests<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/C7nrw7NU0Y\">pic.twitter.com\/C7nrw7NU0Y<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; People&#39;s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI\/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Mojahedineng\/status\/1784633486118207620?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 28, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Additionally, on the eve of International Workers&#8217; Day, various groups including paper mill workers, retirees, and students staged demonstrations across Iran. The protests encompassed diverse issues such as workers&#8217; rights, land confiscation, and opposition to new health regulations.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Furthermore, reports emerged of mass layoffs in Saqqez municipality, affecting approximately 170 municipal workers, sparking outcry and allegations of pressure from higher authorities.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">More footage of protests of retirees and pensioners of the Social Security Organization in Arak. <br \/>Protesters chant:<br \/>&quot;Hijab is their slogan, stealing is their job&quot;<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Iran?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Iran<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/IranProtests?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#IranProtests<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/OXCIFr3EX6\">pic.twitter.com\/OXCIFr3EX6<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; People&#39;s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI\/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Mojahedineng\/status\/1784512084648010146?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 28, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">As the country approaches May 1st, International Workers&#8217; Day, tensions are likely to escalate further as workers and activists continue to demand justice, fair treatment, and economic reforms. The widespread discontent underscores the profound socio-economic challenges facing Iran and the growing discontent among its populace.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">April 28\u2014Shush, southwest <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Iran?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Iran<\/a><br \/>Workers of Pars Paper continue protests in front of Shush governorate. Protesters chanting:<br \/>&quot;Shout for your rights workers!&quot;<br \/>&quot;Down with the oppressor, hail to the workers!&quot;<br \/>&quot;Workers will not live in disgrace!&quot;<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/IranProtests?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#IranProtests<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/2RoSzynfk8\">pic.twitter.com\/2RoSzynfk8<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; People&#39;s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI\/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Mojahedineng\/status\/1784511561882620378?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 28, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On April 28, retirees and pensioners associated with the Social Security Organization resumed their protests in Tehran, demanding higher pensions. 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