{"id":327644,"date":"2025-01-13T17:13:29","date_gmt":"2025-01-13T16:13:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/?p=327644"},"modified":"2025-01-13T17:13:29","modified_gmt":"2025-01-13T16:13:29","slug":"iran-protests-retirees-teachers-and-citizens-rally-against-economic-injustice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/news\/iran-protests\/iran-protests-retirees-teachers-and-citizens-rally-against-economic-injustice\/","title":{"rendered":"Iran Protests: Retirees, Teachers, and Citizens Rally Against Economic Injustice"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_327646\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-327646\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-327646\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/iran-urmia-tci-retirees-protest-13012025.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"568\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/iran-urmia-tci-retirees-protest-13012025.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/iran-urmia-tci-retirees-protest-13012025-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/iran-urmia-tci-retirees-protest-13012025-768x436.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/iran-urmia-tci-retirees-protest-13012025-739x420.jpg 739w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/iran-urmia-tci-retirees-protest-13012025-150x85.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/iran-urmia-tci-retirees-protest-13012025-696x395.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-327646\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Retirees of the Iran Telecommunication Company rallied on January 13, 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">On January 13, 2025, widespread protests erupted across multiple cities in Iran, reflecting growing discontent among retirees, workers, and citizens over economic mismanagement, corruption, and government inaction. The demonstrations, involving diverse groups from retirees to truck drivers, underscore the deepening financial and social crises gripping the country.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In <strong>Ahvaz<\/strong>, southwest Iran, retirees of the Telecommunication Company of Iran (TCI) resumed their protests, demanding higher pensions and basic needs as outlined in the regime\u2019s own laws. Protesters voiced their frustration with chants such as, \u201cHigh prices and inflation have ruined our lives,\u201d highlighting the devastating impact of the economic crisis on retirees\u2019 livelihoods.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In <strong>Kermanshah<\/strong>, western Iran, TCI retirees staged another rally, chanting slogans like, \u201cRetirees rise against tyranny and discrimination.\u201d Protesters condemned government inaction, emphasizing the growing desperation of retirees struggling to make ends meet.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">January 13\u2014Tehran, Iran<br \/>Recently retired teachers and educators resume weekly rallies to protest low pensions and unpaid retirement bonuses despite the passage of 16 months.<br \/>Protesters chant, &quot;Educators are aware and despise discrimination&quot;<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/IranProtests?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#IranProtests<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Jv5IIugMW0\">https:\/\/t.co\/Jv5IIugMW0<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; People&#39;s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI\/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Mojahedineng\/status\/1878815279373037875?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 13, 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;\">In <strong>Qazvin<\/strong>, northern Iran, creditors of the state-run Maskan Melli housing company gathered in front of the governorate. They demanded the delivery of long-promised housing units, accusing officials of mismanagement and corruption that have left them without homes for years.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In <strong>Tehran<\/strong>, recently retired teachers and educators held their weekly protest to demand overdue bonuses and pension adjustments. Protesters chanted, \u201cEducators are aware and despise discrimination,\u201d emphasizing the disparity between their contributions and the government\u2019s neglect of their rights.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In <strong>Shahrekord<\/strong>, western Iran, TCI retirees rallied in front of the company\u2019s provincial headquarters. Protesters called for the implementation of pension reforms based on existing laws, accusing officials of stalling measures critical to their survival amidst skyrocketing inflation.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">January 13\u2014Urmia, northwest Iran<br \/>Retirees of the Telecommunication Company of Iran (TCI) resume protest rallies, demanding higher pensions and other basic needs based on 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\/4KDo7DVHrb\">pic.twitter.com\/4KDo7DVHrb<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; People&#39;s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI\/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Mojahedineng\/status\/1878814467804611022?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 13, 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;\">In <strong>Urmia<\/strong>, northwest Iran, retirees from TCI resumed their regular protests, echoing demands for basic financial and social rights. They highlighted the regime\u2019s failure to address long-standing grievances despite repeated promises.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In <strong>Isfahan<\/strong>, central Iran, TCI retirees held a protest rally, accusing regime institutions of theft and neglect. Their chants of \u201cState institutions have stolen our rights\u201d reflected the broader sentiment of distrust and anger toward government entities.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In <strong>Sanandaj<\/strong>, western Iran, TCI retirees resumed their weekly protests, calling for pension adjustments and the fulfillment of basic needs as mandated by law. Demonstrators emphasized their determination to continue rallies until their demands are met.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In <strong>Hamedan<\/strong>, western Iran, TCI retirees protested outside the company\u2019s provincial offices, demanding pension increases and denouncing the regime\u2019s failure to provide basic rights.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">January 13\u2014Ahvaz, southwest Iran<br \/>Retirees of the Telecommunication Company of Iran (TCI) resume protest rallies, demanding higher pensions and other basic needs based on 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\/42Z3aW0zVs\">pic.twitter.com\/42Z3aW0zVs<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; People&#39;s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI\/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Mojahedineng\/status\/1878816731881406535?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 13, 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;\">In <strong>Birjand<\/strong>, northeast Iran, truck drivers from Nahbandan and Sarbisheh rallied in front of the South Khorasan governorate, protesting the blockage of their fuel cards. Drivers accused officials of leaving them without the means to work, further exacerbating their financial difficulties.<\/p>\n<article class=\"w-full scroll-mb-[var(--thread-trailing-height,150px)] text-token-text-primary focus-visible:outline-2 focus-visible:outline-offset-[-4px]\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-47\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\">\n<div class=\"m-auto text-base py-[18px] px-3 md:px-4 w-full md:px-5 lg:px-4 xl:px-5\">\n<div class=\"mx-auto flex flex-1 gap-4 text-base md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 md:max-w-3xl lg:max-w-[40rem] xl:max-w-[48rem]\">\n<div class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\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=\"b5b4a3bb-63c0-4836-a464-51df7e6005c0\" 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>In <strong>Marivan<\/strong>, western Iran, retirees of the Telecommunication Company of Iran (TCI) held a protest rally, voicing their frustration over unfulfilled promises and demanding the government implement laws that guarantee higher pensions and financial security.<\/p>\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=\"308ccc69-1634-4ef4-97c1-80f6b35923d8\" 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>In <strong>Meymand<\/strong>, Fars Province (southern Iran), widespread protests erupted as residents took to the streets to demand an end to the confiscation of their lands by the custodians of the Shah Cheragh shrine. Demonstrators accused shrine officials of illegally seizing their properties and demanded the return of their rights. The protests escalated into clashes with security forces, who used violent methods to disperse the crowd, including physical assaults and other tools of repression. Witnesses reported that several protesters were arrested, although exact figures remain unclear. Despite the crackdown, residents have vowed to continue their demonstrations if their demands are ignored.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">January 13\u2014Qazvin, northern Iran<br \/>Creditors of the state-run Maskan Melli housing company rally in front of the governorate to protest the company&#39;s failure to deliver their homes and the government&#39;s refusal to address their demands.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/IranProtests?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#IranProtests<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/7ihUeIIxS1\">pic.twitter.com\/7ihUeIIxS1<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; People&#39;s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI\/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Mojahedineng\/status\/1878815877740826659?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 13, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/news\/iran-protests\/\">These protests<\/a> are the latest in a series of demonstrations reflecting widespread dissatisfaction with the regime\u2019s handling of economic and social issues. TCI retirees across the country have repeatedly protested the failure to implement regulations established over a decade ago, such as the 2009 executive bylaw mandating fulfilling their financial rights.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The broader context includes rising inflation, a plummeting rial, and warnings of potential food shortages. Officials like Salman Zaker, a member of Iran\u2019s parliamentary industry committee, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rokna.net\/%D8%A8%D8%AE%D8%B4-%D8%A7%D8%AE%D8%A8%D8%A7%D8%B1-%D8%A7%D9%82%D8%AA%D8%B5%D8%A7%D8%AF%DB%8C-65\/1077613-%D8%A7%D9%88%D8%B6%D8%A7%D8%B9-%D8%A8%D9%87-%D9%87%D9%85%DB%8C%D9%86-%D9%85%D9%86%D9%88%D8%A7%D9%84-%D9%BE%DB%8C%D8%B4-%D8%A8%D8%B1%D9%88%D8%AF-%D8%A8%D8%A7%DB%8C%D8%AF-%D9%85%D9%86%D8%AA%D8%B8%D8%B1-%D9%82%D8%AD%D8%B7%DB%8C-%D9%87%D9%85-%D8%A8%D8%A7%D8%B4%DB%8C%D9%85\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">have openly warned<\/a> of the possibility of famine if current economic instability persists.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Adding to the unrest, the regime\u2019s repressive tactics and systemic corruption have further alienated citizens. Protesters have accused influential entities such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/investigates\/iran\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Execution of Imam Khomeini&#8217;s Order (EIKO)<\/a> and the IRGC Cooperative Foundation\u2014major stakeholders in companies like TCI\u2014of misappropriating funds and prioritizing their interests over public welfare.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The wave of protests on January 13 serves as a stark reminder of the Iranian people\u2019s growing frustration with economic injustice and authoritarian rule. With calls for solidarity across social and professional groups, the momentum of these demonstrations signals an intensifying challenge to the regime\u2019s ability to suppress dissent and maintain control amidst mounting crises.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On January 13, 2025, widespread protests erupted across multiple cities in Iran, reflecting growing discontent among retirees, workers, and citizens over economic mismanagement, corruption, and government inaction. 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