Nationwide protests continue to erupt across Iran as various groups of workers and teachers rally against unmet demands and withheld wages. These demonstrations reflect widespread discontent with the government’s failure to address critical labor and social issues.
In Tehran, literacy movement teachers have entered their third consecutive day of protests in front of the Ministry of Education. These educators are demanding the implementation of government regulations that would promote them to reserve teacher status, a move they argue is long overdue.
In the southwest region of Aghajari, contract workers from the oil and gas sector have resumed their protest rallies. These workers are calling for better job security and wages, highlighting the government’s neglect of their legal and just demands.
Similarly, in Bahregan, workers from the Iranian Offshore Oil Company have continued their protests. They are demanding reforms in wage determination policies, job classifications, and company management, as well as the fulfillment of other basic needs. The persistence of these protests underscores the workers’ frustration with the authorities’ inaction.
July 24—Aghajari, southwest #Iran
Contract workers of the oil and gas company resume their protests rallies as regime authorities ignore their just and legal demands for better job security and wages. #IranProtests pic.twitter.com/51CK9Rg3aT— People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) July 24, 2024
In Shahrekord, central Iran, creditors of the Fannavaran complex have gathered to protest the government’s failure to honor its commitments after 13 years. The protesters are calling for the government to adhere to its timeline and promises, reflecting long-standing grievances.
Rafsanjan, in southern Iran, has seen healthcare workers rallying to protest unpaid wages. These workers are demanding immediate payment of their overdue salaries, highlighting the financial difficulties they face due to delayed payments.
In Kahnuj, southeast Iran, tractor owners have staged protests over fuel shortages. They are struggling as the government fails to provide adequate fuel rations, which are essential for their operations. This protest highlights the critical impact of fuel shortages on agricultural productivity.
July 24—Shahrekord, central #Iran
Creditors of the Fannavaran complex hold protest rally as after 13 years, the government has yet to deliver on its timeline and promises.#IranProtests pic.twitter.com/Bbc9tP3HtS— People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) July 24, 2024
Further protests have been reported in other regions, including:
- Ilam, where steelworkers from the Sheshdar Iron Smelting Company have protested in front of the local Public and Revolutionary Prosecutor’s Office.
- Bushehr, where employees of the Bahregansar Oil and Gas Complex have rallied against withheld wages.
- Tabriz, where Shescom employees have continued their protests for a second day.
- Kerman, where tractor owners have protested against the lack of allocated fuel rations.
- Rafsanjan, where healthcare workers have protested unpaid wages and delays in receiving their salaries from the past year.
Additionally, in Ahvaz, a significant number of employees from the oil-rich regions have gathered, chanting slogans against the Minister of Oil, Javad Owji, and demanding their overdue payments.
In Tabriz, telecommunications workers have protested over unpaid salaries and delayed insurance payments. Meanwhile, women from various rural areas in Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad have gathered in front of the provincial governor’s office, protesting the lack of water supply amidst the summer heat.
These protests, spanning from Tehran to the southern oil regions, illustrate a broad spectrum of grievances, reflecting a nationwide demand for improved labor rights, timely wage payments, and basic necessities. The government’s response to these protests will be critical in addressing the growing discontent among its citizens.