A group of civil pensioners protested on Tuesday, March 13, against their living conditions and the authorities' disregard for their demands in several cities across Iran. At the same time, reports emerged of strikes by workers in Aghajari and protests by nurses in Rafsanjan, as well as gatherings of municipal workers in Sarpol-e Zahab. According to reports received by Voice of America and published on social media, the protests by these pensioners took place at least in the cities of Ahvaz and Kermanshah. The protesters' demands included 'dignity, welfare, livelihood, effective insurance, and full implementation of equalization.' The protesters chanted 'Raisi is incompetent, go back to the seminary.' In Ahvaz, pensioners marched and shouted: 'Supreme Labor Council, do not betray this time' and 'either death or life, death to this servitude.' In Kermanshah, the protesters chanted: 'Our rights can only be obtained on the streets' and 'Unity, unity, against poverty and corruption.' On the same day, a group of nurses and healthcare staff gathered in front of the Medical Sciences University and the governor's office in Rafsanjan. Their protest was described as 'against forced labor and exploitation of healthcare staff.' Reports indicated that mandatory overtime without adequate pay, overdue demands, ineffective and insufficient pricing, and unfulfilled promises were among the reasons for the nurses' protests in Rafsanjan. The Telegram channel 'Civil Market Protest' reported that on Tuesday, workers under the Iranian Energy Industries Company at 'Site One Aghajari' went on strike. This media also reported that municipal workers and sanitation workers in Sarpol-e Zahab gathered in protest against several months of delayed wages and the non-payment of bonuses. The continuation of livelihood protests in Iran comes as an economic media outlet, analyzing official data from the government statistics center, reported that since the rise of the thirteenth government of the Islamic Republic, the prices of essential goods have increased between 125 to 290 percent over the past three years.
Protests in Various Cities of Iran; Pensioners: Unity, Unity, Against Poverty and Corruption
Pensioners in Iran protested in multiple cities against poor living conditions and government neglect, demanding dignity and effective insurance. Simultaneously, nurses and municipal workers also held protests over labor exploitation and delayed wages. These events highlight the growing discontent over economic hardships in Iran.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
On March 13, pensioners, nurses, and workers in various Iranian cities protested against poor living conditions, labor exploitation, and delayed wages.
- Protests occurred in cities including Ahvaz and Kermanshah.
- Protesters demanded better living conditions and criticized government incompetence.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Iran is experiencing severe economic challenges, including high inflation and unemployment, partly due to international sanctions and internal mismanagement.
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