{"id":323191,"date":"2024-08-12T20:17:06","date_gmt":"2024-08-12T19:17:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/?p=323191"},"modified":"2024-09-16T21:47:48","modified_gmt":"2024-09-16T20:47:48","slug":"iran-news-nationwide-protests-erupt-across-iran-as-various-groups-demand-justice-august-12-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/news\/iran-protests\/iran-news-nationwide-protests-erupt-across-iran-as-various-groups-demand-justice-august-12-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Iran Protests: Nationwide Protests Erupt Across Iran as Various Groups Demand Justice &#8211; August 12, 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-323192\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/iran-west-azerbaijan-retirees-protest-12082024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"561\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/iran-west-azerbaijan-retirees-protest-12082024.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/iran-west-azerbaijan-retirees-protest-12082024-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/iran-west-azerbaijan-retirees-protest-12082024-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/iran-west-azerbaijan-retirees-protest-12082024-749x420.jpg 749w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/iran-west-azerbaijan-retirees-protest-12082024-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/iran-west-azerbaijan-retirees-protest-12082024-696x390.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On August 12, 2024, a wave of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/news\/iran-protests\/\">protests swept<\/a> across Iran, reflecting widespread dissatisfaction among various segments of society, from retirees and workers to healthcare professionals and political prisoners. The demonstrations, spanning multiple cities and regions, highlighted the Iranian people&#8217;s growing frustration with the government&#8217;s neglect and broken promises.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Literacy Movement teachers gathered in Tehran in front of the Ministry of Education to demand better working conditions and fair compensation. Their rally was marked by chants like &#8220;Shout for your rights!&#8221; as they expressed their frustration over inadequate pay and government inaction.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">August 12\u2014Yazd, central Iran<br \/>Nurses in Yazd go on strike, joining the protests started by nurses in Shiraz. Nurses are protesting poor working conditions, workforce shortages, low wages, and other basic needs.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/IranProtests?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#IranProtests<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/m5KF5iL29s\">pic.twitter.com\/m5KF5iL29s<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; People&#39;s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI\/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Mojahedineng\/status\/1822924285096219131?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 12, 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;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In <\/span><b>Khorramabad<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>Kermanshah<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, retired Telecommunications Company of Iran (TCI) employees held rallies demanding higher pensions and basic needs. The protesters in Kermanshah specifically criticized the government&#8217;s failure to adhere to its own laws, which require pension adjustments to keep pace with the cost of living. The demonstrations underscored the widespread discontent among retirees who feel abandoned by the regime.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The central city of <\/span><b>Arak<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> saw workers of the state-owned Wagon Pars train and locomotive manufacturer continue their strike for the 15th consecutive day, despite threats from security forces. Meanwhile, in <\/span><b>Isfahan<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, TCI retirees rallied to protest low pensions and worsening living conditions, chanting, &#8220;We have only heard lies. We haven&#8217;t seen any justice,&#8221; reflecting their deep mistrust in the government\u2019s commitments.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">August 12\u2014Tehran, Iran<br \/>Literacy movement teachers rally in front of the education ministry.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/IranProtests?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#IranProtests<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/oXH2BNqIgF\">pic.twitter.com\/oXH2BNqIgF<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; People&#39;s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI\/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Mojahedineng\/status\/1822926195073208436?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 12, 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;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In <\/span><b>Rasht<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>Tabriz<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, TCI retirees took to the streets to demand that the regime honor its legal obligations to adjust pensions according to the rising cost of living. These protests were mirrored in other northern and northwestern cities, including <\/span><b>Bijar<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, where similar grievances were voiced by retired employees who are increasingly frustrated by the government&#8217;s disregard for their well-being.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In <\/span><b>Yazd<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, nurses joined the ongoing nationwide strikes that began in Shiraz, protesting poor working conditions, workforce shortages, and low wages. Their actions are part of a broader movement within the healthcare sector, where professionals are pushing back against systemic neglect and inadequate support.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">August 12\u2014Rasht, northern Iran<br \/>Retirees of the Telecommunications Company of Iran rally, protesting the regime disregarding its own laws that require the TCI to raise the retirees&#39; pensions according to the costs of living. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/IranProtests?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#IranProtests<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/GVq8JpbEKO\">pic.twitter.com\/GVq8JpbEKO<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; People&#39;s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI\/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Mojahedineng\/status\/1822959682165547253?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 12, 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;\"><b>Mashhad<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> witnessed a rally by contract workers protesting unpaid and delayed wages, a persistent issue that has fueled labor unrest across the country. This protest further highlighted the economic struggles faced by workers who are increasingly unable to secure their livelihoods.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In <\/span><b>Ahvaz<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, TCI retirees continued their protests, demanding that the regime address their basic needs and pension concerns. Similar protests were seen in other cities, reflecting a growing sense of despair among Iran&#8217;s elderly population.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beyond these protests, a unique demonstration occurred in <\/span><b>Tehran<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, where a group of political prisoners, particularly women in Evin Prison, announced they would begin a hunger strike on August 13. This action is part of the &#8220;No to Execution on Tuesdays&#8221; campaign, protesting the recent execution of political prisoner Reza Rasaei and the mass executions in Ghezel Hesar and Karaj prisons. The hunger strike reflects the deepening resistance within Iran&#8217;s prison system against the regime&#8217;s brutal practices.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">August 12\u2014Arak, central Iran <br \/>Workers of the state-owned Wagon Pars train and locomotive manufacturer hold 15th day of strikes while being threatened by security forces.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/IranProtests?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#IranProtests<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/TGKXDt5aSj\">pic.twitter.com\/TGKXDt5aSj<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; People&#39;s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI\/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Mojahedineng\/status\/1823037507669311538?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 12, 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;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In <\/span><b>Tabriz<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a protest was held by retired TCI employees, demanding higher pensions and basic needs, consistent with the rallies in other parts of the country. The retirees are increasingly vocal about the government&#8217;s failure to meet its obligations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meanwhile, in <\/span><b>Sanandaj<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, TCI retirees also held a protest, adding to the chorus of voices across Iran calling for justice and economic relief. These coordinated protests demonstrate the unity among retirees in various regions, all facing similar hardships.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In <\/span><b>Tehran<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a separate protest was held by car buyers from the Saipa automotive company. They gathered in front of the company\u2019s headquarters to protest delays in the delivery of their vehicles, particularly the Changan model. The demonstrators accused the company of financial misconduct and failing to fulfill its contractual obligations. One company official promised that all vehicles would be delivered by the end of September, though this assurance did little to quell the anger of those affected.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The breadth and intensity of these protests illustrate a nation grappling with widespread discontent. Despite the regime&#8217;s efforts to suppress dissent, the growing frustration among workers, retirees, healthcare professionals, and even political prisoners signals a volatile situation. The Iranian regime\u2019s continued neglect and repression risk further inflaming the unrest, potentially leading to even greater challenges for the state.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Tehran<br \/>Photos of NCRI president-elect Maryam Rajavi with the messages:<br \/>&quot;The justice-seeking movement continues until the overthrow [of the mullahs&#39; regime]&quot;<br \/>&quot;The blood of the victims of the 1988 massacre is still alive&quot; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/qsWAcnF2Fm\">pic.twitter.com\/qsWAcnF2Fm<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; People&#39;s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI\/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Mojahedineng\/status\/1822693272872948213?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 11, 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 August 12, 2024, a wave of protests swept across Iran, reflecting widespread dissatisfaction among various segments of society, from retirees and workers to healthcare professionals and political prisoners. 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