A group of state pensioners in various provinces of Iran, including Khuzestan, Hamadan, Kermanshah, Fars, Qazvin, and Kurdistan, held protests once again. According to reports received by Voice of America and published on social media, a number of pensioners and state beneficiaries, including educators, protested on Tuesday, December 5, against the management and economic policies of the Islamic Republic, chanting slogans related to their livelihoods and professional demands. In these gatherings, protesters held placards and shouted slogans such as 'We only want our rights, we don't want charity from the government', 'Hosseini Hosseini, your slogans are lies and theft', 'Both Parliament and Government are lying to the people', 'Enough of deceit and lies, our table is empty', 'Imprisoned teacher, must be freed', and 'Pensioner, shout out, demand your rights'. At the same time, a group of defrauded 'Razaayat Khodro' investors gathered in front of the Tehran courthouse, demanding the return of their lost assets. In this protest, the demonstrators reacted to the inaction of judicial officials who were watching them from behind closed doors and glass, chanting: 'Looking from behind the glass is not an answer for us.' The continuation of livelihood protests, including those by pensioners, which have been taking place on various days of the week in cities across Iran, comes as members of the Islamic Consultative Assembly voted to gradually increase the retirement age while reviewing the 'Seventh Development Plan' bill. This move has faced opposition from media and professional associations; for instance, the Tehran Islamic Workers' Councils Association has requested the Guardian Council not to approve this resolution in a letter. Meanwhile, Ebrahim Raisi has called for some parliamentary sessions to be held behind closed doors, citing the impact of certain topics under discussion on the market. The request for secrecy in the budget bill review by the highest executive authority of the Islamic Republic comes at a time when economic management issues have driven various segments of citizens to protest in the streets. Previously, Kazem Alamdari explained to Voice of America the reasons behind the ongoing protests by pensioners in Iran, stating that they are demonstrating for their livelihoods.
Protests by State Pensioners in Iran: Both Parliament and Government Are Lying to the People
State pensioners across Iran protested against the government's economic policies, demanding their rights and the release of imprisoned teachers. The protests reflect growing dissatisfaction with the government's management of economic issues, particularly as parliament votes to increase the retirement age. This situation highlights the ongoing economic struggles faced by many Iranians.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
State pensioners across several Iranian provinces protested against the government's economic policies, demanding their rights and the release of imprisoned teachers. They criticized both the parliament and government for lying and mismanagement.
- Protests occurred in multiple provinces including Khuzestan and Kurdistan.
- Parliament is considering increasing the retirement age, which has sparked opposition.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Iran has been facing economic challenges exacerbated by international sanctions and internal mismanagement, leading to widespread public dissatisfaction.
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