On Sunday, September 7, Iran witnessed a series of widespread protests in different cities. Retirees, workers, students, border residents, and young doctors each held separate demonstrations to voice their objections.
Protest of Steel Retirees and Social Security Pensioners
Dozens of steel retirees and teachers gathered in front of the Social Security Organization in Tehran. They chanted against the trampling of their rights: “Steel worker, cry out! Shout for your rights — we will not live under oppression; we sacrifice our lives for freedom — Social Security must be freed from government monopoly.”
Retirees’ Protest in Front of Social Security in Kermanshah
Retirees from various pension funds in Kermanshah also gathered in front of the Social Security Organization. They chanted: “Retiree, rise up, this is no time to sit — without water, without electricity, life is destroyed — worker, teacher, victims of inflation.”
Social Security Retirees’ Protest in Shush, Haft Tappeh, and Karkheh
Social Security retirees from Shush, Haft Tappeh, and Karkheh held a protest march. They chanted: “Only on the streets can we claim our rights — neither the parliament nor the government care for the people — retirees’ pensions only last a week — from Khuzestan to Tehran, death to these managers.”
Gathering of Retirees and Teachers in Ahvaz
Social Security retirees in Ahvaz also gathered, like other retirees, to pursue their demands.
Protest of Contract Oil and Gas Workers in Gachsaran
A group of contract workers from the Gachsaran Oil and Gas Company gathered in front of the company’s headquarters. They protested against meager wages, discrimination, and the atmosphere of repression.
Protest of Tarbiat Modares University Students
Students at Tarbiat Modares University gathered to protest against the very poor quality of food in the cafeteria and the disorder in its distribution.
Baluch Citizens’ Protest in Front of the Repressive Salman IRGC Unit
Baluch citizens gathered in front of the Salman IRGC unit to demand the reopening of the border crossing. They described the IRGC’s “tanker plan” as a source of corruption and profiteering that has destroyed the livelihoods of border residents.
Young Doctors’ Protest in Tehran
Volunteer participants of the medical specialty board exam gathered for the second consecutive day in front of the Ministry of Health in Tehran. Their main slogan was: “Employment justice is everyone’s right, not a special privilege for a few!”
Protest of Farhan Diesel Fraud Victims in Tehran
Victims of the fraudulent company “Farhan Diesel” gathered in front of Tehran’s Economic Crimes Court. They asked: “Are there any officials in this country who are not thieves or accomplices of thieves?!”
The Iranian regime has failed to provide even the most basic livelihood needs. The protests of different segments of society show that any change in people’s lives under this regime is nothing but an illusion.
