Iranian Retirees Council
Council of Iranian retirees
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View Timeline →Government Media Claims Delay in Execution of Pakhshan Azizi's Sentence
Government media reported a delay in the execution of Kurdish activist Pakhshan Azizi amid protests and strikes in Kurdish cities against her death sentence. The…
A Teachers' Union: Teachers Do Not Belong in Prison, Rasoul Badaghi Must Be Freed
The Teachers' Union of Active and Retired Educators in Iran is calling for the release of Rasoul Badaghi, an imprisoned teachers' activist, emphasizing that teachers…
Teachers', Retirees', and Workers' Unions Support 'Campaign for the Freedom of Rasoul Badaghi'
Teachers' and workers' unions in Iran are rallying support for Rasoul Badaghi, a jailed teacher, demanding his release after years of imprisonment for advocating teachers'…
Condemnation of Death Sentence for Sharifeh Mohammadi Continues Among Organizations in Iran
Sharifeh Mohammadi, a labor activist in Iran, has been sentenced to death for alleged rebellion, sparking widespread condemnation from various labor and civil organizations. They…
Exclusive; Dozens of Retired Teachers Arrested by Government Forces in Tehran
Dozens of retired teachers were arrested by government forces during a protest in Tehran demanding better salaries and healthcare. The Coordinating Council of Teachers' Trade…
Bilal Nasrouyi, the protesting Baloch singer, killed by knife attacks in Zahedan
Bilal Nasrouyi, a Baloch singer known for his protests against the Iranian regime, was fatally attacked in Zahedan by unknown assailants. His death has raised…
At least two retirees arrested after protest gathering in Ahvaz
At least two retirees were arrested in Ahvaz after a protest demanding better conditions and the release of imprisoned workers and teachers. Ahmad Nochian and…
Shirin Ebadi Calls for International Action to Support Women in Iran
Shirin Ebadi and Hamid Ismailion have called for international support for Iranian women facing government repression over mandatory hijab. Ebadi's letter to the UN highlights…
Retirees Protest in Ahvaz; Victims Gather in Tehran: 'We Don't Want a Corrupt Prosecutor'
Protests erupted in Iran as victims of fraudulent companies gathered in Tehran and retirees protested in Ahvaz over economic hardships and unfulfilled promises. The demonstrations…
Proposal to Set Dollar at 35,000 Tomans for 1403 Budget; Ahmad Alavi: It Will Intensify Inflation and Economic Recession
The Iranian government is considering increasing the dollar exchange rate for the 1403 budget from 28,500 to 35,000 tomans, which experts warn could exacerbate inflation…
The Number of Detainees in Gilan Cities Increases to Thirteen
The number of detainees in Gilan province has risen to 13, with arrests primarily targeting civil and women's rights activists ahead of the anniversary of…
Claim by the Ministry of Intelligence of the Islamic Republic: The detainees in Gilan intended to carry out 'subversive actions'
The Iranian Ministry of Intelligence claims that recent detainees in Gilan were trained abroad to conduct subversive actions in Iran. The number of arrests, particularly…
Retirees Council's Reaction to the Seventh Development Plan; It Will Lead to 'Intensification of Public Misery'
The Iranian Retirees Council criticized the draft of the Seventh Development Plan, claiming it will worsen public misery and impose austerity on the majority. They…
Increased Pressure on Families of Protesters; Wife and Friends of Mohammad Habibi Arrested
On April 28, 2023, Iranian authorities arrested Mohammad Habibi's wife and several activists visiting his family. This crackdown follows Habibi's own arrest for advocating teachers'…