{"id":327353,"date":"2025-01-04T23:09:55","date_gmt":"2025-01-04T22:09:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/?p=327353"},"modified":"2025-01-04T23:09:55","modified_gmt":"2025-01-04T22:09:55","slug":"iran-protests-and-strikes-continue-across-the-country-amid-worsening-economic-conditions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/news\/iran-protests\/iran-protests-and-strikes-continue-across-the-country-amid-worsening-economic-conditions\/","title":{"rendered":"Iran Protests and Strikes Continue Across the Country Amid Worsening Economic Conditions"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_327354\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-327354\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-327354\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/iran-arak-employees-of-the-central-province-agricultural-jihad-organization-04012024-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/iran-arak-employees-of-the-central-province-agricultural-jihad-organization-04012024-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/iran-arak-employees-of-the-central-province-agricultural-jihad-organization-04012024-1-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/iran-arak-employees-of-the-central-province-agricultural-jihad-organization-04012024-1-768x434.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/iran-arak-employees-of-the-central-province-agricultural-jihad-organization-04012024-1-743x420.jpg 743w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/iran-arak-employees-of-the-central-province-agricultural-jihad-organization-04012024-1-150x85.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/iran-arak-employees-of-the-central-province-agricultural-jihad-organization-04012024-1-696x393.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-327354\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Iran, Arak, central Iran &#8211; Protest rally by employees of the Central Province Agricultural Jihad Organization in front of the organization\u2019s building- January 4, 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In the last few days, widespread protests and strikes persisted in Iran as various groups expressed grievances over economic hardships, low wages, and inadequate working conditions. The unrest highlights the growing dissatisfaction among workers, retirees, and marginalized communities.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">January 4<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Khorramshahr, Khuzestan Province:<\/strong> The 12th consecutive day of strikes by workers of Iran Ofogh Company in the Yadavarn oil field continued as the workers demanded better pay and improved working conditions. Despite their persistent efforts, regime authorities have ignored their demands, further fueling discontent among the striking workforce.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Zanjan, Zanjan Province:<\/strong> Workers of the Ministry of Agriculture staged a protest rally to decry low wages and unfavorable working conditions. The protesters emphasized the need for immediate changes to alleviate their financial struggles.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Kerman, Kerman Province:<\/strong> Recently retired teachers rallied in protest against the non-payment of overdue retirement bonuses. The educators criticized the authorities for their prolonged neglect, which has left them struggling financially.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">January 4\u2014Khorramshahr, southwest Iran <br \/>12th day of strikes by workers of Iran Ofogh company in the Yadavarn oil field, protesting regime authorities ignoring their demands for better pay and working conditions.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/IranProtests?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#IranProtests<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/x8sVeEt6Gm\">pic.twitter.com\/x8sVeEt6Gm<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; People&#39;s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI\/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Mojahedineng\/status\/1875514219971629564?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 4, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex-shrink-0 flex flex-col relative items-end\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"pt-0\">\n<div class=\"gizmo-bot-avatar flex h-8 w-8 items-center justify-center overflow-hidden rounded-full\">\n<div class=\"relative p-1 rounded-sm flex items-center justify-center bg-token-main-surface-primary text-token-text-primary h-8 w-8\"><span style=\"color: var(--td_text_color, #111111); font-family: var(--td_default_google_font_2, 'Roboto', sans-serif); font-size: 22px;\">January 3, 2025<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<div class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words text-start [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"d2d7904e-927f-48a8-88c8-975c14c56a55\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<p><strong>Zahedan, Sistan and Baluchestan Province:<\/strong> Members of the P<a href=\"https:\/\/english.mojahedin.org\/iranian-resistance-units\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MOI Resistance Units<\/a> continued their anti-regime activities. They emphasized that the Iranian regime&#8217;s reliance on executions and repressive measures has become ineffective in deterring dissent. These actions reflect growing public defiance against the government\u2019s oppressive policies.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">January 2, 2025<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Tabriz, East Azerbaijan Province:<\/strong> Defrauded homeowners of the Baghmisheh National Housing Project held a protest demanding the completion and delivery of their long-overdue housing units. Chanting slogans such as &#8220;Esmaeili, resign!&#8221; They condemned officials for mismanagement and delays in construction.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Ahvaz, Khuzestan Province:<\/strong> Retired oil industry workers from Amanieh staged a rally to demand pension equality, protesting against discriminatory practices and unpaid benefits. Slogans like &#8220;Retirees rise up against oppression and injustice&#8221; underscored their grievances.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">PMOI Resistance Units in Zahedan continue activities and stress that the Iranian regime&#39;s executions and other repressive measures are no longer effective.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/PMOI?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#PMOI<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ResistanceUnits?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ResistanceUnits<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/qKoS7DBGX2\">pic.twitter.com\/qKoS7DBGX2<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; People&#39;s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI\/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Mojahedineng\/status\/1875462443255918739?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 4, 2025<\/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>Seman, Seman Province:<\/strong> Retired educators from the class of 2022 gathered outside the provincial governorate to demand payment of their delayed bonuses and pensions, highlighting the severe economic challenges they face.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Sirjan, Kerman Province:<\/strong> Workers from Gol Gohar Company staged their second day of protests over low wages and job insecurity. Reports indicated that some employees were suspended following their participation in the rallies.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Abadan, Khuzestan Province:<\/strong> Workers from the Abadan Petrochemical Complex protested delayed wages and the closure of the facility. The demonstrators, frustrated by months of unpaid salaries, chanted, &#8220;Enough with empty promises; our tables are empty.&#8221;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">January 4\u2014Zanjan, northwest Iran<br \/>Workers of the ministry of agriculture rally to protest low wages and poor working conditions.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/IranProtests?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#IranProtests<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/nGfl25RQWn\">pic.twitter.com\/nGfl25RQWn<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; People&#39;s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI\/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Mojahedineng\/status\/1875490184948748792?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 4, 2025<\/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;\">January 1, 2025<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Arak, Markazi Province:<\/strong> For the third consecutive day, residents of Arak protested severe air pollution. Demonstrators called on authorities to take immediate action to address the environmental and health crisis.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/news\/iran-protests\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">protests and strikes<\/a> across Iran highlight the deepening economic and social grievances within various segments of the population. From the oil workers of Khorramshahr to the recently retired teachers in Kerman, Zanjan, and Shiraz, a unifying theme emerges: mounting frustration over unpaid wages, deteriorating working conditions, and the government&#8217;s inability\u2014or unwillingness\u2014to address systemic issues. These protests are not isolated events but interconnected expressions of a broader social discontent fueled by economic mismanagement and neglect.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The persistence of these protests across cities and sectors signifies a society increasingly unwilling to remain silent in the face of hardship. As the regime continues to ignore these demands, the risk of these localized actions coalescing into a nationwide movement becomes ever more pronounced, setting the stage for intensified confrontations in the months ahead.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the last few days, widespread protests and strikes persisted in Iran as various groups expressed grievances over economic hardships, low wages, and inadequate working conditions. 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