{"id":329230,"date":"2025-03-05T20:56:46","date_gmt":"2025-03-05T19:56:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/?p=329230"},"modified":"2025-03-05T20:56:46","modified_gmt":"2025-03-05T19:56:46","slug":"iran-protests-surge-as-unpaid-wages-corruption-and-repression-fuel-public-outrage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/news\/iran-protests\/iran-protests-surge-as-unpaid-wages-corruption-and-repression-fuel-public-outrage\/","title":{"rendered":"Iran Protests Surge as Unpaid Wages, Corruption, and Repression Fuel Public Outrage"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_329231\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-329231\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-329231\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Iran-Bushehr-Baghan-Dam-workers-strike-05032025.jpg\" alt=\"Bushehr, March 5, 2025 \u2013 Baghan Dam workers strike over four months of unpaid wages, facing hardship ahead of Nowruz\" width=\"1000\" height=\"538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Iran-Bushehr-Baghan-Dam-workers-strike-05032025.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Iran-Bushehr-Baghan-Dam-workers-strike-05032025-300x161.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Iran-Bushehr-Baghan-Dam-workers-strike-05032025-768x413.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Iran-Bushehr-Baghan-Dam-workers-strike-05032025-781x420.jpg 781w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Iran-Bushehr-Baghan-Dam-workers-strike-05032025-150x81.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Iran-Bushehr-Baghan-Dam-workers-strike-05032025-696x374.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-329231\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bushehr, March 5, 2025 \u2013 Baghan Dam workers strike over four months of unpaid wages, facing hardship ahead of Nowruz<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"76\" data-end=\"492\">Widespread protests erupted across Iran as various social groups, including workers, retirees, landowners, and farmers, voiced their frustrations over economic mismanagement, environmental destruction, and government corruption. Demonstrations were reported in Tehran, Isfahan, Bushehr, Ilam, and other cities, highlighting the regime\u2019s ongoing failure to address the country&#8217;s mounting crises.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"494\" data-end=\"1001\">In <strong>Ilam<\/strong>, western Iran, farmers from <strong>Siahgol village<\/strong> gathered in front of the governorate, protesting violations of environmental regulations that threaten their livelihoods. In <strong>Isfahan<\/strong>, central Iran, defrauded homebuyers rallied outside the governor\u2019s office, condemning state-owned housing companies for failing to deliver their homes after years of false promises. Meanwhile, truck drivers in <strong>eastern Isfahan<\/strong> blocked roads in protest against unfair freight distribution, skyrocketing fuel costs, and favoritism in cargo allocation.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">March 5\u2014Tehran<br \/>Caspian credit institution victims rally outside the Central Bank, demanding their stolen savings after 8 years of false promises and government inaction. <br \/>They chant: &quot;Neither judges nor the government care about the people!&quot;<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/IranProtests?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#IranProtests<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/EU65VIgrxC\">pic.twitter.com\/EU65VIgrxC<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; People&#39;s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI\/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Mojahedineng\/status\/1897256526374690970?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 5, 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;\" data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"1297\">In <strong>Tehran<\/strong>, the nation&#8217;s capital, victims of the Caspian credit institution held a demonstration outside the Central Bank, demanding their stolen savings after eight years of government inaction. Their chants reflected growing distrust in the regime: &#8220;Neither judges nor the government care about the people!&#8221;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1592\">Economic grievances continue to fuel labor strikes. In <strong>Bushehr<\/strong>, southern Iran, workers at the Baghan Dam project went on strike after enduring four months of unpaid wages. Protesters said their last paycheck was in November, leaving them in severe financial distress just 15 days before Nowruz.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"313\" data-end=\"577\">In <strong data-start=\"316\" data-end=\"331\">Haft Tappeh<\/strong>, agricultural workers of the Sugarcane Cultivation and Industry Complex rallied on March 5, joining the movement demanding a 70% increase in the minimum wage, citing extreme financial hardships caused by inflation and unpaid wages.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">March 5\u2014Ilam, western Iran<br \/>Farmers of Siahgol village rally in front of the governorate, protesting violation of environmental rules by government institutions, which is endangering their livelihoods.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/IranProtests?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#IranProtests<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/XX91nS4UAj\">pic.twitter.com\/XX91nS4UAj<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; People&#39;s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI\/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Mojahedineng\/status\/1897326204010815528?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 5, 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;\" data-start=\"1594\" data-end=\"1948\">The protest wave also included environmental demonstrations. On March 4, residents of <strong>Arak<\/strong>, central Iran, rallied for the 12th time against air pollution, condemning authorities for continuing to burn mazut at the Shazand power plant. The same day, female school transport drivers in <strong>Isfahan<\/strong> protested outside the governorate over poor working conditions.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"1950\" data-end=\"2201\">In <strong>Tehran<\/strong>, landowners from the 33 cooperative estates in northern and eastern Tehran staged a demonstration demanding the right to build on their purchased lands. Many have been waiting 34 years for the government to fulfill its commitments.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"579\" data-end=\"900\">Meanwhile, contract oil workers in <strong data-start=\"618\" data-end=\"656\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Lamerd, Tabnak, Varavus, and Eisar<\/strong> have been on strike since March 4, protesting their deteriorating living conditions. Their rallying cry, <em data-start=\"766\" data-end=\"815\">&#8220;Unity, unity, against poverty and corruption!&#8221;<\/em>\u00a0reflects the growing frustration among workers in Iran\u2019s strategic energy sector.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">March 4\u2014Tehran, Iran&#39;s capital<br \/>Landowners of 33 cooperative estates in northern &amp; eastern Tehran rally to protest 34 years of government neglect, preventing them from building on their purchased lands.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/IranProtests?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#IranProtests<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/087WTTrrvg\">pic.twitter.com\/087WTTrrvg<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; People&#39;s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI\/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Mojahedineng\/status\/1897211064196194554?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 5, 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;\" data-start=\"2203\" data-end=\"2388\">Labor protests remain persistent. Oil sector retirees in <strong>Ahvaz <\/strong>staged a rally on March 4, demanding better pensions and healthcare and decrying their worsening living conditions.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"2390\" data-end=\"2771\">Security forces responded with brutal repression. In <strong>Takab<\/strong>, northeastern Iran, police opened fire on striking municipal workers demanding unpaid wages, injuring at least four people. A worker\u2019s son later released a voice message, saying, &#8220;My father was asking for his rights, and instead of a holiday bonus, they gave him four bullets.&#8221; The message was swiftly removed by authorities.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"2390\" data-end=\"2771\">In <strong data-start=\"3\" data-end=\"13\">Qazvin<\/strong>, defrauded homebuyers of Mehr Housing Project staged a protest on March 4, demanding their long-overdue housing rights. The protesters chanted:<br data-start=\"165\" data-end=\"168\" \/>&#8220;Workers, raise your voice, claim your rights!&#8221;<br data-start=\"217\" data-end=\"220\" \/>&#8220;Leave the chairs; think about us!&#8221;<br data-start=\"257\" data-end=\"260\" \/>&#8220;Our wages are in rials, yours are in dollars!&#8221;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">March 4\u2014Arak, central Iran<br \/>For the 12th time, residents of Arak rally against air pollution and the burning of mazut at Shazand power plant.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/IranProtests?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#IranProtests<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/CuC6t9lS3X\">pic.twitter.com\/CuC6t9lS3X<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/2IsP3Dc06O\">https:\/\/t.co\/2IsP3Dc06O<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; People&#39;s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI\/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Mojahedineng\/status\/1897212688608162222?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 5, 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;\" data-start=\"2773\" data-end=\"3058\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/news\/iran-protests\/\">The protests<\/a> come amid rising economic despair. A <a href=\"https:\/\/7sobh.com\/%D8%A8%D8%AE%D8%B4-%D8%A7%D8%AC%D8%AA%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%B9%DB%8C-35\/578888-%D8%A7%D9%81%D8%B2%D8%A7%DB%8C%D8%B4-%D8%AF%D8%B1%D8%B5%D8%AF%DB%8C-%D8%AF%D8%B3%D8%AA%D9%85%D8%B2%D8%AF-%D9%87%D9%85-%DA%A9%D8%A7%D9%81%DB%8C-%D9%86%DB%8C%D8%B3%D8%AA-%DA%A9%D8%A7%D8%B1%DA%AF%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%86-%D9%87%D9%85%DA%86%D9%86%D8%A7%D9%86-%D8%B9%D9%82%D8%A8-%D8%A7%D8%B2-%D9%85%D8%B9%DB%8C%D8%B4%D8%AA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">labor official<\/a> in <strong>Qazvin <\/strong>admitted that even a 200% wage increase would be insufficient to cover basic expenses, noting that the cost of living has soared to 24 million tomans per month, far beyond most workers&#8217; wages.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"3060\" data-end=\"3245\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">With mounting public anger, deepening economic crises, and growing repression, Iran&#8217;s protest movement is rapidly expanding, showing no signs of abating as the country nears Nowruz.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Widespread protests erupted across Iran as various social groups, including workers, retirees, landowners, and farmers, voiced their frustrations over economic mismanagement, environmental destruction, and government corruption. 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