{"id":325338,"date":"2024-10-27T22:33:59","date_gmt":"2024-10-27T21:33:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/?p=325338"},"modified":"2024-10-27T22:33:59","modified_gmt":"2024-10-27T21:33:59","slug":"iran-protests-retirees-students-and-workers-demand-justice-amid-intensified-crackdowns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/news\/iran-protests\/iran-protests-retirees-students-and-workers-demand-justice-amid-intensified-crackdowns\/","title":{"rendered":"Iran Protests: Retirees, Students, and Workers Demand Justice Amid Intensified Crackdowns"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-325339\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iran-retirees-protest-27102024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"607\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iran-retirees-protest-27102024.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iran-retirees-protest-27102024-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iran-retirees-protest-27102024-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iran-retirees-protest-27102024-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iran-retirees-protest-27102024-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iran-retirees-protest-27102024-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iran-retirees-protest-27102024-696x391.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iran-retirees-protest-27102024-1068x600.jpg 1068w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Iran has been rocked by a series of protests over the past week as citizens across various sectors rally against systemic corruption, economic hardship, and oppressive state policies. From retirees and students to public workers, people across the country have voiced their discontent amid a backdrop of intensifying government crackdowns. The protests illustrate widespread frustration with a regime that many feel has prioritized military spending and ideological agendas over the welfare of its citizens.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">October 27<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In <strong>Ahvaz<\/strong>, retired workers protested today against inadequate pensions and soaring living costs. Gathering outside government offices, retirees expressed frustration at a regime they accuse of plundering public funds. Many retirees, dependent on fixed incomes, face the brunt of rising inflation, with basic goods and services increasingly out of reach.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In <strong>Isfahan<\/strong>, steel sector retirees staged a significant protest, demanding fair pensions and increased financial support. Retirees voiced concerns about their diminished purchasing power, calling on authorities to address the financial shortfalls that have plagued Iran\u2019s retirement system.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In <strong>Kerman<\/strong>, retired coal miners joined the protests, rallying against low pension payouts. &#8220;Our tables are empty, enough with the broken promises!&#8221; was among the slogans chanted. The protesters criticized the government&#8217;s neglect of pension adjustments, despite promises to address their financial hardships.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">October 27\u2014Kerman, southern Iran<br \/>Retired employees of Kerman Coal Company rally to protest low pensions and poor access to basic services such as healthcare.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/IranProtests?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#IranProtests<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/wehlzW7Yll\">pic.twitter.com\/wehlzW7Yll<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; People&#39;s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI\/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Mojahedineng\/status\/1850511486227018034?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 27, 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;\"><strong>Kermanshah<\/strong> witnessed a large turnout of retirees from the Social Security Organization demanding pension increases and assistance for basic needs. Local residents honked horns and applauded to show solidarity, with protesters chanting, \u201cOur tables are empty, stop the wars!\u201d These gatherings in Kermanshah and beyond underscore frustration with the regime\u2019s financial priorities, especially as international conflicts drain resources that many Iranians feel should support domestic welfare.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In <strong>Zahedan<\/strong>, public transportation drivers gathered to demand fair pay and improved working conditions. Rising inflation has eroded wages, pushing many drivers into poverty. They rallied at local administrative offices, calling for government accountability and immediate wage adjustments to address their economic struggles.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Meanwhile, controversy continues to mount over discriminatory practices in Iran\u2019s teacher selection process. Student teachers and job candidates for the Ministry of Education have accused interviewers of focusing on personal and ideological traits rather than professional qualifications. Rejections have reportedly been issued based on seemingly arbitrary criteria such as social media activity, personal grooming, and choice of attire. One candidate noted being labeled \u201cCode 6\u201d\u2014a rejection without explanation\u2014while others were dismissed for &#8220;liking&#8221; certain Instagram pages, attending mixed-gender events, or sporting certain hairstyles. This wave of rejections, which applicants have labeled as \u201cnon-professional and biased,\u201d has forced many qualified candidates to seek explanations, with little response from the Ministry.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">October 26\u2014Tabriz, northwest Iran<br \/>Students of Azad University rally in front of the Medical Sciences University to protest the sudden spike in tuition fees.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/IranProtests?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#IranProtests<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/kIncMdSPeG\">pic.twitter.com\/kIncMdSPeG<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; People&#39;s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI\/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Mojahedineng\/status\/1850194974123479343?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 26, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">October 26<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Students from Azad University gathered in <strong>Mashhad<\/strong> and <strong>Tabriz<\/strong> to protest restrictive policies and rising tuition fees. The students voiced their frustration with the university\u2019s administration, criticizing the growing financial burdens placed on students and the restrictive measures impacting campus life. These protests are part of a wider trend of student activism demanding educational reforms and greater transparency in university policies.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In <strong>Ilam<\/strong>, housing applicants involved in the National Housing Project gathered in front of local administrative offices, demanding answers on prolonged delays. Many applicants, waiting years for promised housing, expressed frustration with the lack of clear timelines and transparency, accusing officials of incompetence and indifference toward the plight of families in desperate need of affordable housing.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">October 25<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Security forces in <strong>Nahbandan<\/strong> and <strong>Zabol, <\/strong>southeast Iran<strong>,<\/strong> targeted impoverished Baluchi fuel porters. In Nahbandan, a transporter died in a crash after a police pursuit, while in Zabol, another was fatally shot. These incidents highlight the harsh realities faced by marginalized groups who rely on fuel transport for survival, fueling anger over the regime&#8217;s continued oppressive measures against vulnerable communities.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">October 24\u2014Shiraz, southern Iran<br \/>Retirees rally to protest low pensions and poor living conditions.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/IranProtests?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#IranProtests<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/nsadnFMwlM\">pic.twitter.com\/nsadnFMwlM<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; People&#39;s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI\/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Mojahedineng\/status\/1849412607603515580?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 24, 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;\">In <strong>Sardasht<\/strong>, West Azerbaijan Province, border guards fatally shot a Kurdish \u201ckolbar,\u201d or freight carrier, as part of a broader campaign of aggression against these marginalized groups. Baluchi and Kurdish communities have long relied on fuel transport and porting due to limited economic opportunities, but they frequently face life-threatening crackdowns from security forces. These incidents have sparked outrage and sorrow, as families and communities mourn lives lost in a struggle for survival.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">October 24<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Retired educators in <strong>Shiraz<\/strong> rallied outside government buildings, demanding fair pensions and denouncing the soaring costs of basic goods. With slogans like, \u201cWe demand justice, not charity!\u201d they highlighted their struggle to afford necessities. \u201cI never thought I\u2019d have to ask for installment payments to buy meat,\u201d remarked one teacher. The protest underscored the dire economic challenges facing retirees, whose pensions have been rendered insufficient by the country\u2019s high inflation.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Security forces demolished homes and gardens in <strong>Shida<\/strong>, a village east of <strong>Isfahan<\/strong>. Reports indicate that 18 completed gardens were destroyed, leaving residents devastated as they witnessed their property reduced to rubble. This act has drawn widespread condemnation, adding to local resentment toward the government\u2019s heavy-handed tactics against rural communities.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">October 22\u2014Dorud, western Iran<br \/>Workers of Dorud cement factory to protest unpaid and delayed wages.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/IranProtests?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#IranProtests<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/qiwsugSLGQ\">pic.twitter.com\/qiwsugSLGQ<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; People&#39;s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI\/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Mojahedineng\/status\/1849015388673040525?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 23, 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;\">In a separate development, the head of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.didbaniran.ir\/%D8%A8%D8%AE%D8%B4-%D8%A7%D8%AC%D8%AA%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%B9%DB%8C-%D8%AD%D9%88%D8%A7%D8%AF%D8%AB-5\/204248-%D8%B4%D8%B1%DB%8C%D9%81%DB%8C-%D9%85%D9%82%D8%AF%D9%85-%D8%AF%D8%A8%DB%8C%D8%B1%DA%A9%D9%84-%D8%AE%D8%A7%D9%86%D9%87-%D9%BE%D8%B1%D8%B3%D8%AA%D8%A7%D8%B1-%D8%AD%D8%AF%D8%A7%D9%82%D9%84-%D9%85%D8%A7%D9%87-%D8%A7%D8%B2-%D9%85%D8%B9%D9%88%D9%82%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D8%A8%D8%AE%D8%B4%DB%8C-%D8%A7%D8%B2-%D9%BE%D8%B1%D8%B3%D8%AA%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%86-%D9%BE%D8%B1%D8%AF%D8%A7%D8%AE%D8%AA%D9%87-%D9%86%D8%B4%D8%AF%D9%87-%D8%A7%D8%B3%D8%AA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nurses&#8217; Association reported<\/a> on October 24 that many Iranian nurses are still waiting for wages and benefits delayed for over eight months. Some medical institutions owe up to 14 months of payments for services and additional stipends, pushing many healthcare workers into financial strain. This situation has further fueled discontent among healthcare professionals, who continue to demand prompt compensation and fair treatment.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Escalating Economic Tensions and Public Backlash<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Economic turmoil continues to strain everyday life in Iran, with the value of the rial plummeting and basic goods becoming prohibitively expensive. As the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bonbast.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dollar rate hovers<\/a> around 66,000 tomans, inflation erodes the purchasing power of millions of Iranians. The government&#8217;s focus on military expenditure and political posturing has stoked public anger, especially among retirees, who must resort to installment plans just to buy essential items. One retiree in Tehran recounted, \u201cThe butcher told me to get a letter from the government for rationed meat. I have a master\u2019s degree, and now I\u2019m forced to beg for food.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/news\/iran-protests\/\">protests and strikes<\/a> across Ahvaz, Kerman, Kermanshah, Zahedan, Shiraz, Mashhad, and other cities underscore a pervasive sense of betrayal and frustration with the Iranian regime. With voices from marginalized ethnic communities, overworked public employees, and excluded students converging in discontent, the current wave of demonstrations signifies not only economic hardship but also a demand for human dignity and justice.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Iran\u2019s youth target regime centers in response to executions <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/hmxWw1u2tT\">https:\/\/t.co\/hmxWw1u2tT<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; People&#39;s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI\/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Mojahedineng\/status\/1849850000978616795?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 25, 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>Iran has been rocked by a series of protests over the past week as citizens across various sectors rally against systemic corruption, economic hardship, and oppressive state policies. 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