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Iran News: Protests Erupt Across Iran Over Economic Hardships and Employment Conditions

ncr-iran.org 3 days ago

On July 2, road construction companies and machine operators gathered in front of the Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad governorate to protest the lack of fuel which resulted in operational shutdowns. This demonstration is part of a broader wave of unrest across the country as various groups voice their grievances over economic conditions and government policies.

Workers from the Karun Bozorg Irrigation Project entered their third day of protests today. The workers are demanding better job security and improved employment conditions. According to sources, around 80 out of 130 workers eligible for status conversion from contract to permanent have been converted, but the status of approximately 35 workers remains unresolved despite having submitted the necessary documentation.

Steel pensioners from various cities, including Isfahan, Tehran, Damghan, Alborz, and Ahvaz, staged protests demanding their rightful benefits and expressing their discontent with the current administration. The pensioners chanted slogans emphasizing their resilience and determination to continue their fight until their demands are met. They highlighted issues such as gender equality, economic hardship, and widespread corruption within the government.

On Tuesday, July 2, political prisoners across multiple prisons, including Evin, Ghezel Hesar, Karaj, Khorramabad, Khoy, Naqadeh, Saghez, and Mashhad, began their 23rd week of a hunger strike. The prisoners joined the “No to Execution Tuesdays” campaign, protesting against the Iranian regime’s judicial system’s harsh sentences.

In Tehran, a group of individuals defrauded by the “Reygan Khodro” company gathered in front of the Economic Crimes Court.

Furthermore, housing issues sparked a protest in Sanandaj, Kurdistan Province, where housing applicants blocked the entrance to the Housing and Urban Development Office, demanding accountability and solutions from government officials. This protest, which has occurred multiple times, reflects the ongoing struggles of citizens to secure adequate housing.

Additionally, retired telecommunications workers in Zanjan joined a series of protests that began on Monday in various provinces. These pensioners are demanding their unpaid benefits and better living conditions.

The protests arise amidst significant economic instability in Iran, where the US dollar has neared 62,000 tomans, and gold coins have surged to 43 million tomans. These widespread demonstrations and economic challenges highlight the growing discontent among Iranians, as the regime persists in pursuing malign priorities that deplete the nation’s wealth and intensify its clash with the population.

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