Livelihood protests in Iran continued on Sunday with gatherings of pensioners in several cities, protests by locomotive workers in Kerman, and the ongoing strike of goldsmiths. According to reports received by Voice of America and published on social media, a group of pensioners from the Social Security Organization and state pensioners gathered and marched in several cities on Sunday, May 30, to protest their living conditions and the lack of attention to their demands. In Ahvaz, protesting pensioners chanted: 'Raisi is incompetent, go back to your seminary.' In Kermanshah, protesters shouted: 'The bankrupt government, for pensioners, put the sword back in its sheath.' Pensioners in Shush, another city in Khuzestan province, also protested the poor living conditions and the Islamic Republic's actions against optional coverage, chanting: 'Forget the hijab, think about us.' In Tehran, a group of cultural pensioners gathered in front of the Organization for Planning and Budget to demand attention to their issues. Simultaneously, the strike of goldsmiths continued, and several shopkeepers in the Tehran gold market gathered on Sunday. Following the goldsmiths' strike in protest against the requirement to register in the 'Comprehensive Trade System,' on Sunday, May 30, the board of the Tehran Gold and Jewelry Union held a meeting with some wholesalers in the 'Hakim Hashemi' market in Tehran. The gathering of locomotive workers in Kerman province was another livelihood protest on Sunday, May 30. According to ILNA news agency, protesting workers gathered in front of the administrative building of the Kerman railway to protest 'livelihood and job issues' and the 'dismissal of several colleagues' due to 'gathering signatures.' Additionally, a group of families with children suffering from 'autism' protested rising costs and the lack of attention to their problems and demands in front of the Welfare Organization in Mashhad. Livelihood protests in Iran continue as news sources report that the government has not only failed to control inflation but has also broken an 80-year record, with inflation rates exceeding 52%. Previously, the President of the 13th government of the Islamic Republic claimed that indicators showed 'economic growth,' but an analyst in an interview with Voice of America accused Ebrahim Raisi's government of 'sophistry in data analysis,' preventing the publication of statistics, and resorting to 'promoting pseudoscience.'
Livelihood Protests; Pensioners Gather in Several Cities and Locomotive Workers in Kerman
Protests across Iran on May 30 involved pensioners and workers demanding better living conditions and job security amid rising inflation. Pensioners in various cities expressed their dissatisfaction with the government's handling of their demands, while goldsmiths continued their strike against new registration requirements. These protests highlight the ongoing economic struggles faced by many Iranians.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
On May 30, pensioners, locomotive workers, and goldsmiths in Iran protested against poor living conditions, job security issues, and new trade regulations amid high inflation.
- Pensioners protested in multiple cities against inadequate living conditions.
- Goldsmiths continued their strike over mandatory registration in the Comprehensive Trade System.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Iran is experiencing severe economic challenges, including high inflation and unemployment, leading to frequent protests by various social groups.
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