On Sunday, April 27, 2025, various cities across Iran witnessed protests, gatherings, and protest marches by different segments of society, from retirees to workers and truck drivers.
Protest Gathering of Steel and Mining Retirees in Isfahan, Kerman, and Tehran
Retirees from the steel and mining industries in the cities of Isfahan, Kerman, and Tehran held protest gatherings to object to poor living conditions, delayed paychecks, and the unfulfilled promises of officials. Protesters chanted slogans such as “Astronomical thefts, public misery” and “Only in the streets will we win our rights,” demanding an end to discrimination and the securing of their basic rights.
March of Social Security Retirees in Kermanshah and Khuzestan
In Kermanshah, retirees covered by the Social Security Organization gathered in front of relevant offices to protest the policies of the Supreme Labor Council and the worsening economic situation. Slogans such as “Supreme Labor Council, supporter of capitalists” and “Imprisoned teachers must be freed” were among their demands.
In Khuzestan province, retirees in the cities of Ahvaz, Shush, and Haft-Tappeh held major gatherings in front of the governorates. They protested against poverty, corruption, and repression with slogans like “From Khuzestan to Sistan, shame on these managers” and “Under the burden of inflation, the people’s backs are broken.” They also criticized the lack of adequate healthcare, medical services, and educational facilities.
Truck Drivers and People of Behabad in Yazd Protest Against Transfer of Chah-Gaz Mine
In Behabad County in Yazd province, central Iran, local people and truck drivers protested against the twenty-year transfer of the Chah-Gaz mine to the Choghart company in Bafq and Chadormalu company. Protesters viewed this move as a threat to local livelihoods and employment and demanded the cancellation of the auction and attention to regional interests. They emphasized that mineral resources must serve local development and employment for native residents.
Strike of Titanium Mine Workers in Kahnuj
Local workers at the Kahnuj Titanium Mine in Kerman province also staged a protest in front of the company against the dismissal of more than 70 local employees without clear reasons. This crisis began in mid-March with the dismissal of ten workers and intensified in recent days with another 60 workers losing their jobs under the pretext of contract expiration. The workers are demanding reinstatement, an end to anti-worker policies, and local residents’ access to the wealth of the region’s mineral resources.
These protests reflect the depth of public dissatisfaction with the economic, social, and political conditions. Protesters demanded justice, welfare, and an end to discrimination and corruption with slogans such as “We won’t live under oppression” and “Shame on these managers.”
