On June 21 and 22, a new wave of protest gatherings emerged across various cities in Iran. Students, university students, retirees, and employees from different government and service sectors took to the streets and gathered in front of administrative offices to protest educational, livelihood, and employment-related problems and to demand that their grievances be addressed.
Widespread Student Protests in Several Cities
Students in the cities of Ilam, Khorramabad, Shahrekord, Urmia, Kerman, Tehran, Yazd, Shiraz, and several other cities held protest gatherings to express their opposition to the decision to postpone final examinations until after Arbaeen and to increase the intervals between exams.
The protesters described the decision as a cause of confusion, increased psychological pressure, and educational difficulties for students, and called for its cancellation.
University Students Gather Outside Shahrekord Governorate
On June 22, a group of university students gathered outside the Shahrekord Governorate building, calling on officials to address their educational and student-related demands.
The students participating in the gathering emphasized the need for accountability from officials and practical action to address student concerns.
Telecommunications Retirees Protest in Kurdistan Province
Retired telecommunications workers in Kurdistan Province also held a protest gathering, demanding payment of overdue claims, full implementation of a legislation dating back to 2010, and improvements in supplemental insurance services.
They also protested what they described as the Iranian regime officials’ disregard for their professional and livelihood-related demands.
Telecommunications Retirees Hold Protest in Tehran
Telecommunications retirees also staged a protest gathering in Tehran on Monday, June 22, 2026.
The protesters cited the non-payment of overdue claims as the main reason for the gathering and directed their criticism toward the Execution of Imam Khomeini’s Order (EIKO) and the Etemad-e Mobin Consortium, which is affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
Khuzestan Regional Electricity Employees Protest
Employees of the Khuzestan Regional Electricity Company also held a protest gathering over salaries, benefits, and the payment structure.
They called for reforms to the payment system, the elimination of wage discrimination, and fairness in employee compensation.
Kermanshah Medical Sciences Employees Continue Protests
Employees of Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences gathered for the nth time outside the city’s Governorate building.
The employees protested the 20% salary increase and argued that, given the rising cost of living, the increase was inadequate. They called for a review of the government’s decision and for adjustments to employee salaries and benefits.
