Over the past three days, Iran has witnessed significant unrest across multiple cities, with protests and strikes rooted in economic and social grievances. On July 11, in Mashhad, truck drivers initiated a strike due to the government’s continued disregard for their demands. This action is part of a broader wave of discontent involving the oil sector. Contract workers from 121 companies, amounting to 24,000 individuals, have been on strike for 22 days. They demand substantial salary increases reflecting the 45% inflation rate, better work-rest schedules, and the elimination of contractors.
July 11—Mashhad, northeast #Iran
Truck drivers on strike as authorities continue to ignore their demands.#IranProtestspic.twitter.com/2Npjps6JzD— People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) July 11, 2024
In Tehran, protests have persisted against the state-backed Modiran Vehicle Manufacturing Company. Demonstrators gathered in front of the Governmental Inspection Organization of Tehran province, opposing the unjust and illegal price hikes of vehicles. These rallies have been ongoing since July 9, marking a significant public outcry over economic exploitation.
On July 10, residents of Esfidan in North Khorasan rallied to protest severe water shortages impacting 500 households. This demonstration highlights the growing environmental and infrastructural issues facing many Iranian communities.
On the same day, in Pakdasht, members of the worker’s housing cooperative staged a rally in front of the cooperative union building, protesting the authorities’ inaction regarding their demands. This protest underscores the broader dissatisfaction among workers regarding their living and working conditions.
July 11—#Iran
22nd day of nationwide strike by contract workers of the oil sector. Strikes have spread to 121 companies across the country and includes 24,000 workers.
Salary increase and the immediate implementation of a 35% salary increase at all wage levels and including the… pic.twitter.com/bawNYJjv7W— People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) July 11, 2024
Adding to the nationwide unrest, political prisoners across several prisons, including Evin, Ghezel Hesar, and others, have announced a hunger strike as part of the “No to Execution Tuesdays” campaign. This marks the 24th consecutive week of protests against the death penalty, particularly highlighting the case of Sharifeh Mohammadi, a labor activist facing execution. The prisoners’ statement emphasizes the regime’s increasing use of execution as a tool for suppression following the controversial elections and calls for greater international attention to Iran’s human rights violations.
July 9—Tehran, #Iran
Advance buyers of vehicles from state-backed Modiran Vehicle Manufacturing Company rally in front of Governmental Inspection Organization of Tehran province building to protest unjust and illegal price increases by the company.#IranProtests pic.twitter.com/FoSCnGMTjX— People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) July 9, 2024