Unjustified sentences and brutal treatment of women in Iranian prisons
NCRI Women’s Committee Monthly Report – June 2019
June 2019 saw tighter clampdown on female rights activists in Iran. As the clerical regime is getting weaker every day, the activities of rights activists become more dangerous for them.
There have been reports on some 20 female rights activists who got imprisoned or brutalized in prison during the month of June. Some were handed down heavy sentences and others transferred to prison to serve their sentences.
On the other hand, the regime has stepped up executions, including of women, to tighten up the general social atmosphere.
The executions and dastardly killing of prisoners in jail, however, have proven to fuel further discontent and opposition among the populace as demonstrated in the funeral of Alireza Shir-Mohammad-Ali.
In the monthly report of the NCRI Women’s Committee Monthly Report – June 2019 we read:
The 89th execution of a woman
The month of June saw the execution of another woman, the 89th to be executed during Rouhani’s term in office. Fatemeh Nassiri who had been imprisoned in Qarchak Prison for 11 years, was hanged on June 19, 2019, in Ghohardasht Prison, a.k.a. Rajaii-shahr. She had reportedly claimed responsibility for a murder committed by her son.
NCRI condemns 38-year prison sentence of Iranian human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh Human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh sentenced to 38 years in jail and 148 lashes
In a statement, the Womens Committee of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), condemned the sentence passed against human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh:
Human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh who is currently in prison, was sentenced to 38 years prison and 148 lashes.
The Women’s Committee of the National Council of Resistance of Iran strongly condemns the anti-human and misogynist sentence by the mullahs’ regime.
During a brief telephone conversation with her husband, Nasrin Sotoudeh asserted that her sentence is 38 years in prison and 148 lashes.
Her statement follows the judge overseeing her case reporting to the media that Nasrin Sotoudeh has been sentenced to seven years in prison. Amnesty International called the “sentencing of prominent Iranian human rights lawyer and women’s rights defender Nasrin Sotoudeh to 33 years in prison and 148 lashes in a new case against her is an outrageous injustice.” Read more
Iranian political prisoners under harsh conditions
Two weeks ago, Iranian regime authorities transferred political prisoner Mehdi Farahi Shandiz to solitary confinement in the Central Prison of Karaj. Since then, Farahi Shandiz has been deprived of calls and meetings with family members, and there's no news of him, which has raised concerns about his conditions and health.
Farahi Shandiz is an activist and electrical engineering graduate from Isfahan’s Industrial University. He is now in the eighth year of his prison sentence. Farahi Shandiz was first arrested in 2010 under bogus national security charges and for insulting Ali Khamenei, the supreme leader of the Iranian regime. His prison sentence was later extended from 3 to 12 years under various vague excuses. During his incarceration, Farahi Shandiz has endured different physical and mental tortures. He has also been regularly denied medical care.
Farahi Shandiz has had no sort of communications with his family since February 10.
On February 11, the 40th anniversary of the 1979 Revolution, Farahi Shandiz had chanted slogans of “down with dictator” and “down with Khamenei” in protest to 40 years of torture and executions under the tyrannical rule of the mullahs.
After Farahi Shandiz’s demonstration, prison guards attacked him in his cell and violently transferred him to solitary confinement while beating him.
Meanwhile, Maji Assadi, another Iranian political prisoner in Gohardasht prison, is now in the third year of his prison sentence. Assadi, a university student, is suffering from different illnesses and is in need of medical care, but regime authorities are denying him the most basic needs and have prevented him from going to the hospital on several occasions.
Assadi is suffering from inflammatory pain in his spine which is the result of another extended period of incarceration. In the past two years, under torture from regime officials, Assadi has suffered from ulcers and digestive complications. But regime authorities continue to torture him by denying him medical care.
• Hassan Sadeghi, who is in danger of losing his eyesight following torture from prison authorities
• Majid Assadi, who is suffering from multiple diseases including ulcers, duodenal ulcer, liver cyst, waist disk, and spinal rheumatism
• Shahram Mansourpour, who needs urgent surgery after a spinal disk inflammation
• Arash Sadeghi, who has been diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer
• Mohammad Banazadeh Amirkhizi, an elderly man suffering from a meniscus tear in his leg
• Hamzeh Savari, who has a painful tumour in his knee Read more
Iran Political Prisoner Moved to Solitary for Peaceful Anti-Regime Protest
The Iranian regime moved a political prisoner to solitary confinement for chanting anti-government slogans last week.
On Monday, February 11, as Iran marked the 40th anniversary of the 1979 Revolution, Mehdi Farahi Shandiz, a teacher, started to chant about the torture and executions carried out by the mullahs since they stole power.
Following that, Farahi Shandiz, 57, was moved from hall 6 to solitary confinement in hall 14 in Karaj Central Prison.
Farahi Shandiz, a labor activist and private high school tutor, is serving nine years in prison for three separate charges of “insulting the supreme leader”; six years are for charges brought against him since he has been in prison. Read more
Nine Protests Across Iran on Sunday
There were nine protest rallies held across Iran on Sunday, with several different groups in the capital Tehran demanding to be paid for their work, while elsewhere people were demanding the return of their looted money and others were calling on the Iranian government to protect the environment. Let’s look at them in more detail. Read more
Over 271 protests in January in Iran
The Iranian Regime continued to be besieged by protests in January 2019, more than a year after the anti-regime uprising began, with over 271 protests recorded across 72 cities, villages, and industrial areas. That’s an average of nine protests per day.
This is still lower than the amount that Iran was used to seeing during 2018, but it is likely only a temporary thing, due to poor weather (i.e. large snowfalls), limited payment of the workers, and the systematic suppression and mass arrests of protesters over the past couple of months. Let’s look at the breakdown of these protests. Read more
Iranian teachers continue their protests in second half of January
Jan. 31, 2019 - Among the different segments of the Iranian population regularly protesting against the tyrannical rule of the mullahs, the demonstrations and strikes of teachers are especially notable.
As the mentors of the future generations of Iran, the freedom-loving teachers of Iran have been constantly protesting since the end of 2017, when protests erupted across Iran. While pursuing their just demands, the teachers of Iran are regularly manifesting their intellect by holding gatherings at the tombs of historical figures such as Mirza Zadeh Eshghi, the revolutionary journalist who was murdered by the dictatorship of Reza Khan. Read more
Teachers in Kermanshah resume protests as Iranian regime fails to meet their demands
Jan. 27, 2019 - Saturday saw more demonstrations and strikes in different Iranian cities. Economic woes, corruption and government mismanagement have become the principal source of protests by different segments of the Iranian population. Read more
Angry Iran Khodro, Saipa car purchasers rallying in Tehran
Jan. 26, 2019 - People who have purchased vehicles from the Iran Khodro and Saipa companies held a rally today in Tehran, the capital of Iran. These angry customers are protesting the car company officials’ refusal to provide the cars after they have been paid for.
Protesters were seen chanting, “Iran Khodro and Saipa are associated to the mafia," a term regularly used by protesters in various cities to reference government-run financial corruption. Read more
Teachers across Iran protesting delayed paychecks Jan. 25, 2019 - Teachers in the provinces of Kermanshah, Alborz, Isfahan and Ardabil rallied on Thursday, protesting delayed paychecks and poor living conditions. Skyrocketing prices of every day goods and inflation are becoming major concerns for these hard-working and yet deprived teachers throughout the country. Read more
Retirees protesting in Tehran, raising significant demands
Retirees rallied outside the Iranian regime’s Labor Ministry in Tehran on Tuesday, protesting the authorities’ refusal to reply to their demands. The protesters were chanting: Read more
Caspian creditors holding protest rally in Tehran
Tehran, the capital of Iran, was the scene of clients of the Caspian credit firm protesting and demanding their stolen money returned. The Caspian credit firm is known for its direct link to the Revolutionary Guards (IRGC). Read more
Numerous reports of protests in a variety of cities
Jan. 20, 2019 - Protests are reported from numerous cities across Iran on Sunday.
More than 150 volunteers of medical sciences in Tehran’s Azad University held a rally outside the regime’s Majlis (parliament) protesting their limbo education status. READ MORE
Iranian labor union warns against continued suppression of Ahvaz steel workers
On Saturday, the Free Union of Workers published a statement, in which it condemned the repressive conditions set against workers of Ahvaz who were recently release from prison on bail.
“The extraction of a 2.5-billion-rial bail from the families of Karim Siahi and Tariq Kholfi shows that wave of repression continues against the workers of Iran National Steel Industrial Group, who were demanding for their most basic rights during their 38-day strikes and streets protests,” the union wrote in its statement. READ MORE
Corruption by state-run Iranian vehicle manufacturers trigger more protests
2019 - On Wednesday, more than 200 customers of state-run Iran Khodro vehicle manufacturer held demonstrations in front of the offices of the Ministry of Industry. The demonstrators, who had registered in advance to purchase vehicles at discount prices, are protesting against unfair practices and the increase of prices against commitments made by the manufacturer. Read more
Unpaid wages continue to trigger labor protests in Iranian cities
Jan. 17, 2019 - On Wednesday, the workers of the Ahvaz Urban Train project held a demonstration in front of the headquarters of the organization in Ahvaz, Khuzestan province, and continued their protests to unpaid wages. READ MORE
Iran intel figure: People rallied in 160 cities
Jan. 16, 2019 - Ali Rabie, a Deputy Intelligence Minister of the Iranian regime and a former labor minister, made startling remarks in an interview signaling how people in 160 cities across the country held protest rallies during a nationwide uprising that began at the end of 2017. These protests may be repeated, he added. READ MORE
More cities across Iran reporting increasing protests
Jan. 16, 2019 - A year after the Dec/Jan 2018 uprising that swept over 140 cities across the country, this year there is a seemingly unstoppable trend of reports of protests coming from throughout the country. Read more
Customers of corrupt state-backed financial institutions hold demonstrations in Rasht
On Tuesday, the customers of Caspian Credit Institution held a demonstration in front of the offices of this organization in Rasht and demanded the return of their plundered investments. Read more
Protests in Tehran, Mashhad and Ahvaz Jan. 15, 2019 - On Monday, several cities across Iran witnessed protests by angry people whose rights have been trampled by the Iranian regime and its affiliated companies and organizations. Read more
Various protests reported across Iran Jan. 14, 2019 - Numerous cities throughout Iran witnessed protest rallies on Sunday by people from all walks of life.
A group of rail workers in Ahvaz, southwest Iran, held a gathering at their workshop, protesting not receiving their paychecks or answers to other demands. Read more
Protests continue in several Iranian cities over financial corruption and government-backed fraud
On Sunday, customers of Caspian credit institution held a demonstration in Tehran, stressing they will continue their protests until their stolen funds are returned to them.
The protesters were calling on the Majlis (parliament) and Iranian regime officials to stay true to their own laws and to hold the perpetrators of a large Ponzi scheme that has robbed millions of people of their investments to account. Read more
Protests and strikes in Tehran, Shadegan and Yasuj Jan. 13, 2019 - On Saturday, demonstrations and strikes continued in various cities of Iran.
Tehran: Demonstrations by customers of Bahman Khodro
A group of customers of Bahman Khodro vehicle manufacturer gathered in front of the headquarters of the company in Tehran and held demonstrations in protest for not having received their purchased vehicles. Read more
Workers of Haft Tapeh sugar mill go on strike again
Jan. 11, 2019 - On Thursday, the workers of Haft Tapeh sugar mill, located in Khuzestan province’s Shush city, went on strike and demonstrated in front of the offices of the managers of the company. Read more
Tehran car purchasers protesting authorities’ failures
On Friday, purchasers of Iran Khodro and Saipa, two state-owned Iranian vehicle manufacturers, held a rally in Tehran, protesting these two companies’ pricing policies and refusing to deliver the vehicles purchased by these individuals. This rally was held at Tehran’s auto exhibition. Read more
Teachers continue protests in various cities
On Thursday, teachers were seen holding protests in a variety of cities across the country in Iran.
In Ardabil, northwest Iran, teachers held a gathering to both express solidarity with their colleagues in other cities, and protest low paychecks and regime officials refusing to provide answers to their demands. This gathering was held outside the city’s Education Department. Read more
Farmers of Varzaneh hold large gathering in Isfahan Jan. 10, 2019 - On Wednesday, famers of Isfahan’s Varzaneh gathered in Isfahan’s Golzar mosque in protest to the trampling of their rights to water by the government. In the past weeks, the farmers of Varzaneh have been continuously protesting to water shortages stemming from the destructive policies of the Iranian regime. Read more
Protests in various Iranian cities over economic woes and government mismanagment
Jan. 9, 2019 - On Tuesday, a group of customers of Saipa, a state-owned Iranian vehicle manufacturer, gathered in Tehran’s car exhibition hall and sat down in protest. The protesters were demanding Saipa to stay true to its commitments regarding the presale of its vehicles Read more
Employees of Farmers’ Insurance Fund hold demonstrations in Tehran Protests in various Iranian cities
Jan. 7, 2019 - On Sunday, hundreds of employees of the Agriculture Insurance Fund from across the country gathered in Tehran and demonstrated in front of the building of the Recruitment Organization.
The employees were protesting for not having job security and are demanding to be officially hired. These workers had previously held similar demonstrations. Read more
Farmers in central Iran, others in Tehran hold protest rallies
In Varzaneh of Isfahan Province, central Iran, farmers held a protest rally on Sunday, gathered in the city’s Darvazeh Abbas district and went on to march through the streets, protesting not receiving their share of river waters.
Ahvaz steel workers condemn the arrest of their coworker and transformation of factory into a military complex
The workers of the Iran National Steel Industrial Group condemned the brutal behavior of Iranian security forces and the arrest and torture of their colleagues in a statement.
In their statement, the workers stipulated that their factory has effectively become a military base, and they condemned the entrance of security forces into the complex and the threatening of the workers. Their statement reads: Read more
Isfahan farmers hold demonstrations, chant “death to Rouhani”
Iran, Jan. 4, 2019 - On Friday, the farmers of Varzaneh, east Isfahan, returned to the Darvazeh Dolat square to hold demonstrations in protest to the government’s policies that have resulted in their deprivation from water to irrigate their fields. Read more
Demonstrations of farmers in Isfahan and retirees in Tehran and Mashhad
On Wednesday, January 2, retirees in Tehran and Mashhad and farmers in Isfahan demonstrated in protest of the tyranny of the clerical regime, their dire livelihood and the failure to implement the deceptive promises of the regime.
In Tehran, a large group of retirees gathered in front of the regime’s parliament. They chanted: Retiree, stand up, against oppression and discrimination; the government betrays, the parliament protects; we will not rest until we get our rights; no nation has ever seen such a lousy parliament; cry out from this much injustice; they use Islam to suppress people; imprisoned teacher must be freed; political prisoner must be freed; worker, teacher, student, unity, unity; enough oppression, our table is empty; we are all together; inflation, grief, answer Rouhani. At the same time, in Mashhad, the retirees gathered and demanded their rightful claims. Read more
Iranian authorities frantically warn about the threat of uprisings and the role of PMOI/MEK
On Sunday, the Iranian regime held “anti-demonstrations,” government-organized gatherings meant to prevent protests from erupting on the anniversary of the “Ashura uprising” in December 2009, where thousands of people poured into the streets of different cities in Iran and confronted security forces in heavy clashes. However, despite the widespread efforts led by the regime, the events turned out to be very desolate, with very few attendants, mostly agents of the Revolutionary Guards and the Basij. Read more Azad University’s bus accident, another manifestation of the Iranian regime’s corruption and incompetency
Various protest rallies in Iran
Jan. 1, 2018 - Numerous cities across Iran witnessed a variety of protest rallies on Tuesday. In the town of Varzaneh of Isfahan Province, central Iran, hardworking farmers took to the streets once again, protesting the policies of Iranian regime authorities rerouting local river waters for government and Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) projects. These initiatives are leaving locals deprived of any water for their lands. Read more
The anti-human clerical regime, which has become furious and aggravated by the strike and demonstrations of brave workers of the Haft Tappeh sugar cane mill, on Thursday, November 29 arrested Mr. Ali Nejati, former president of the Haft Tappeh sugar cane workers union, along with his son, and transferred them to an unknown location. The repressive forces arrested and beat him while he was suffering from heart disease and was badly ill.
Despite these arrests and the presence of suppressive forces in the city of Shush, the brave workers of Haft Tappeh sugar cane mill continued their protest for the 25th day. They chanted in the gathering in front of the regime's governorate: Imprisoned worker must be freed.
On the other hand, the governor, the regime’s MP and the head of the Revolutionary Guards went to the area to force the workers to end the strike by giving deceptive promises. But they were faced with a negative response from the workers. Workers interrupted the speech of the member of the regime's parliament by chanting slogans.
The Iranian Resistance calls on the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, the International Labor Organization, trade unions and labor unions all over the world to take urgent action to free Ali Nejati and other detained workers and to support striking workers.
A look at Tuesday’s protests in Iran
Protests, strikes in numerous cities Nov. 29, 2018 Sources from across Iran are continuing to report numerous protests and strikes by people from all walks of life on Thursday. Read more
Employees of the National Steel Group in Ahvaz, southwest Iran, continued their strike and protests for the 18th consecutive day, demanding delayed paychecks and protesting corrupt practices by regime officials in regards to their company. READ MORE
Caspian credit firm clients demanding their stolen savings returned
Clients of the Caspian credit firm, associated with the Revolutionary Guards, demanding their money be returned
Clients of the Caspian credit firm, known to be associated with the Revolutionary Guards (IRGC), held a protest rally today outside the regime’s Justice and Transparency Observatory Organization in Tehran. They are demanding their stolen savings to be returned and were seen chanting: READ MORE
Pars Tire Co. retirees protesting damaging policies
A group of Pars Tire Company retirees in the city of Saveh, northern Iran, rallied on Monday outside the firm’s main branch. This factory is situated in the Kaveh Industrial Complex located 10 kilometers from the city of Saveh.
This company once had around 2,500 employees, according to the regime’s own officials. Due to the mullahs’ destructive policies, however, the country’s industries have literally been destroyed and many workers across the country have lost their jobs. The number of workers in this company has now dropped to around 750. Read more
Political prisoners in Orumiyeh Central Prison (Urmia) express solidarity with protesting workers of Haft Tapeh and Ahvaz Steel
As the workers of Haft Tapeh sugar mill and Ahvaz steel company continue to protest over their most basic rights, they are earning the respect and support of different communities in Iran and across the world.
On Saturday, a group of political prisoners from the Orumiyeh Central Prison (Zendan-e Markazi) issued a statement, in which they expressed their solidarity with the protesting workers and support for their just demands. Read more
Workers of Haft Tapeh hold 21st day of their protests
On Sunday, the workers of Haft Tapeh sugar mill gathered again in front of the mayor’s office in Shush, Khuzestan, to protests against unpaid wages, the imprisonment of their colleagues and the mismanagement of the factory by private owners. This is the 21st day of the workers’ strike and the 13th consecutive day of demonstrations.
Haft Tapeh is Iran’s largest sugar factory. The workers began their protests earlier this month, demanding the payment of salaries that haven’t been paid for several months. They are also demanding the removal of private owners of the company who have pushed the factory toward bankruptcy.
Isfahan farmers protest over rights to water, clash with security forces
On Sunday, the farmers of Gharneh, East Isfahan, gathered in front of the Yazd water pumping station in protest to the government’s mismanagement of water sources. In the past years, the Iranian regime’s corrupt policies has cut off adequate access to irrigation water, causing much damage to the farmers of Isfahan. Read more
Increasing solidarity with Haft Tapeh workers
At a time when the brave Haft Tapeh sugar cane mill workers in Shush, southwest Iran, are protesting for the third consecutive week, there are increasing signs of workers in other factories across the country and people from all walks of life also launching protests and strikes. Many cities are witnessing such scenes of escalating protests and this phenomenon is evolving into a major concern for the Iranian regime.
Employees of various factories and workshops throughout Iran were seen rallying outside a labor institution in Tehran recently demanding better paychecks. These strikes and protest rallies are continuing as we speak, with farmers in Isfahan, central Iran, also joining this wave and demanding their share of river waters for their farms. Read more
Strike and demonstration of Ahvaz Steel and Haft Tapeh Sugarcane Mill workers against oppression in Iran 19th day of strikes and protests by the workers of Iran’s Haft Tapeh sugar mill The workers of Haft Tapeh sugar mill in Shush, Khuzestan, gathered in the city’s Moalem Square next to the mayor’s office on Friday for the 19th day of their protests. The protesters were holding banners that read “Imprisoned workers must be freed” and “workers will die but won’t give in to disgrace.” Read more
Political prisoners declare their support for protesting workers
As the workers of Haft Tapeh sugar cane mill in Shush and Ahvaz Steel company respectively entered the 17th and 12th day of their strikes and protests, they are garnering increasing support from different communities inside Iran. In an open letter, the political prisoners of Gohardasht prison declared their support for and solidarity with the workers who have stood up for their most basic rights. Read more
The 17th day of protests by workers of Haft Tapeh sugar cane company
On Wednesday, the workers of the Haft Tapeh sugar cane company in Shush, Khuzestan, began the 17th day of their demonstrations in protest to unpaid wages, the arrest of their colleagues and the government’s lack of response to their demands.
The protesters were chanting, “Imprisoned workers must be freed.” The protesters were holding pictures of imprisoned workers. Read more
Wednesday marked the 12th day of strikes and demonstrations by the workers of the Iran National Steel Industry Group in Ahvaz, Khuzestan. The workers began their demonstration in front of the Khuzestan governor’s office are marching in front of government institutions. Read more
Workers of Haft Tapehsugar cane factory protest for 16th consecutive day
On Tuesday, the workers of the Haft Tappeh sugar mill company in Shush held the 16th day of their demonstrations in protest to unpaid wages and the recent arrests of their coworkers.
The factory is located near Shush, Khuzestan province, in southwest Iran. The factory employs several thousand workers, many of whom haven’t received their salaries for months. On Sunday, the Iranian regime responded to protesters by arresting several of the workers. Read more
The farmers of Isfahan persist in their protests
The farmers of Isfahan continue to protest over lack of access to the waters of Zayanderud River. They’re demanding their due right to water because their livelihoods are in danger. Protests to the conditions of water in Isfahan started seven years ago in 2011 and have continued ever since. Read more
Protests by victims of corrupt financial institutions in Tehran and Mashhad
On Monday, the customers of the Caspian Credit Institution gathered in front of the judiciary’s office to protest against the plundering of their investments by the IRGC-affiliated financial institution. The protesters demanded the return of their deposits.
“Caspian committed theft with the government’s support,” the protesters chanted. Read more
Strikes by merchants flares up again in Tehran and Tabriz
On Saturday, the merchants of Tabriz went on strike again, closing down their shops and refusing to open for business. Shops in Tarbiat Street, the fruits and vegetables market, as well as other parts of the city’s bazaar were closed in protest to high prices, shortage of goods and deteriorating Read more
Statement in Solidarity with striking workers in Iran
The IWW expresses its solidarity with Iranian truckers, currently striking against the government. The IWW has received the following report from inside the country on the latest of a series of actions by truckers and other workers inside Iran: Read more
Two European labor unions support Iran’s striking truckers
Two labor unions from Germany and the UK expressed support for Iran’s striking truckers, which has entered its 7th day.
The German Vereinte Dienstleistungsgewerkschaft (German United Services Trade Union), Verdi for short, in an interview with Bild website, condemned the Iranian government’s efforts to punish striking drivers with the death penalty.
“To impose the death penalty for strikers is unthinkable and disgusting for a civilized state,” Andrea Kocsis, The Deputy Federal Chairman of the Verdi Union, said. Read more
Supporting the Iranian workers and Truck Drivers
On the eve on Fourth-round of Iranian Truck Drivers' Strike in cities of Iran, the United Road Transport Union (URTU) has expressed our solidarity with the workers, truck drivers and other oppressed strata in Iran. Due to anti-labour policies of the ruling regime in Iran, they are in a very worrisome and overwhelming situation, and in 2018, there have had more than 5,800 protest movements. Read more
Iran Haft Tappeh Sugar Mill workers continue strike for the 12th consecutive day The brave workers of the Haft Tappeh Sugar Cane Mill interrupted state Friday prayers in the city of Shush on the twelfth day of their strike
Frustrated workers of Haft Tappeh Sugar Cane Industrial Complex continued their strike for the twelfth day on Friday, November 16, with a rally in front of the governorate of Shush and demonstrations in the streets of the city. They chanted: "Do not be afraid, do not be afraid, we are all together", "Lest we accept humiliation". In protesting against the destruction of this economic magnet of the country by the clerical regime, in a symbolic action, workers carried the coffin of the Haft Tappeh sugar cane and chanted: "Today is a day of mourning". The workers who are from different parts of the mill then gathered at the venue of the Friday prayers show of the regime, and by turning their back to the speaker of the ceremony, and by chanting "Facing the homeland, back to the enemy", "the worker dies, he does not accept humiliation", "Death to the oppressor; Peace be upon the Worker" interrupted these hypocritical and deceptive ceremonies. Read more
Regime’s forces failed in preventing Saturday’s sugar mill rally
Nov. 17, 2018 - Employees of the Haft Tappeh sugar mill in Shush, southwest Iran, continued their strike by holding a gathering in early morning hours of Saturday. More than 1,000 employees rallied in the city’s main square, joined by their families and children. Read more
Tabriz stores on strike, protests in other cities
November 15, 2018 - Bazaar storeowners in Tabriz, northwest Iran, went on strike on Wednesday, protesting skyrocketing prices, lack of goods and a decreasing number of customers. Images from this major Iranian city indicate shops closed near “Sa’at Square” and Taleghani Avenue. Reports from other cities also showed shop-owners closing down and joining this nationwide strike movement, parallel to strikes and protests in other cities across the country. Read more
Sugar cane employees on strike for 11 days
Employees of the Haft Tappeh sugar mill workers continued their strike on Thursday for eleventh consecutive day, protesting officials not answering to their demands. These reports join long list of other rallies held across the country.
On Saturday, the protesting employees transferred their strike site, having the locals hear their protests. Another group of these workers were continuing their strike at the company site. Read more
Protest and strike by workers of the National Steel Group in Ahwaz
November 10, 2018 – Protests and Strikes by the National Steel Group workers of Ahwaz started this morning (Saturday, November 10, 2018) in front of the Ahwaz governor’s office.
Angry workers are protesting the high cost of living, while their income has remained the same and in some cases not paid for a number of months.
They chant “No nation has seen such injustice (by their government)” and “there are nasty corroborations behind the curtain regarding the factory.” Read more
Ahvaz steel workers on strike for 6th day
Employees of the Ahvaz Steel Company continued their strike on Wednesday, holding a protest rally outside the Khuzestan Province governor’s office, demanding their delayed paychecks and protesting poor working conditions at their worksite.
The workers were chanting: Read more
On Wednesday, Iranian teachers in numerous cities began the second continuous day of their nationwide strike.
Teachers have gone to strike to protest against the suppression and imprisonment of teachers, the deteriorating situation of livelihoods, the uncontrolled inflation and the decline in purchasing power, and are calling for elimination of discrimination against working and retired educators.
This protest movement took place in different cities including Isfahan, Ahvaz, Kermanshah, Karaj, Ilam, Ardebil, Baneh, Saqez, Jolfa, Babol, Sari, Shahriar, Yazd, Karaj, Marivan, Ivan West, Hamedan, Sanandaj, Shahrekord, Chaboksar, Shiraz, Lamerd, Homayounshahr, Saveh, Jam Township, Bushehr and others, in addition to Tehran.
In many cities, such as Marivan, Divandareh, Sanandaj, Shiraz and Esfahan, students joined the teachers' strike. In Sanandaj, parents also supported the teachers' strike.
Mrs. Maryam Rajavi, President-elect of the Iranian Resistance, saluted the teachers and educators who have gone to sit-ins in order to secure their rights, and called on the frustrated public, especially the youth, to express solidarity with them, saying: "Anti-cultural and anti-Iranian dictatorship of the mullahs has destroyed culture and education. The catastrophic situation of working and retired teachers is a product of the plundering and repressive policies of the anti-cultural clerical regime, and it becomes worse as long as this regime is in power. A regime that has only brought torture and execution, war and terrorism, poverty, unemployment, corruption and plundering for the people of Iran. Read more
Reports of protest by people from all walks of life
November 12, 2018 - Reports of a variety of protests are coming from cities and towns across Iran.
Truck drivers across Iran are continuing their nationwide strike for the 12th consecutive day on Monday. This movement has now expanded to 75 cities in 25 of Iran’s 31 provinces.
In Saravan, southeast Iran, drivers were rallying near a gas station, protesting the authorities’ refusal to provide diesel fuel for their trucks.
In Ahvaz, southeast Iran, employees of the National Steel Group continued their strike for the third consecutive day Read more
Mrs. Maryam Rajavi, President-elect of the Iranian Resistance, Hail to the deprived workers of Haft Tappeh Sugarcane Factory and Steel Factory of Ahvaz who have risen up to demand their rights, calling for expansion of the protests by the slogan of “Workers of Khuzestan, unite, unite.”
This is the voice of an arisen nation echoed by workers of Haft Tappeh Sugarcane Factory, “We are a united and invincible nation.” This is an uprising until victory.
12th day of truck drivers’ nationwide strike
Nov. 11, 2018 - Truck drivers across Iran continued their nationwide strike for the 11th consecutive day on Sunday (Nov 11), reaching 75 cities in 25 of Iran’s 31 provinces. Read more
Continued strike & protest of truckers, workers, merchants and farmers
Mrs. Rajavi hails the strikers and says that as long as this regime is in power, poverty, inflation and unemployment will continue
On Saturday, November 10, heavy truck drivers and truckers continued their strike in different cities throughout the country for the tenth day of the new round. Earlier in the months of June, August and September, they were striking because of the severe living conditions, low freight rates, high cost of spare parts, severe insurance conditions, and so on. October strike lasted 21 days. Read more
Truckers’ nationwide strike continues on 10th day continue
Nov. 8, 2018 - Iran’s hardworking truck drivers are continuing their new round of nationwide strikes for the eighth consecutive day on Thursday, demanding the release of their apprehended colleagues and protesting skyrocketing spare parts prices.
This protest/strike movement has now reached 65 cities in 24 of Iran’s 31 provinces. Read more
Strikes & protests in various cities across Iran
Nov. 8, 2018 - From the beginning of November, Iran has been the scene of numerous protests and strikes.
On Wednesday, truckers continued their nationwide strike in dozens of cities for the seventh consecutive day. Truck drivers in the cities of Bandar Khomeini, Parvizkhan, Gorgan, Zanjan, Sirjan, Shiraz, Farough, Kazerun, Marvdasht, Mirjaveh, Yazd, Tehran, Bandar Abbas & others were seen continuing their strike.
This nationwide strike has currently reached 65 cities in 24 of Iran’s 31 provinces. Read more
Strike at a major sugar cane company for third consecutive day
November 7, 2018 - Employees of the Haft Tappeh Sugar Cane Company in southwest Iran rallied on Wednesday, continuing their strike for the third consecutive day. These workers are seeking answers to their demands and protesting company mismanagement.
Ms. Rajavi: Supporting strikers is a patriotic duty and as a protection of the rights of all people
Iran: Second day of Bazaar strike, fifth day of farmers’ strike, and sixth day of truck drivers’ strike
Mrs. Maryam Rajavi, President-elect of the Iranian Resistance, saluted the striking drivers, farmers and merchants, calling on all the Iranian people, especially the youth, to support them, and said that the restoration of the rights of the strikers is the protection of the rights of all the people of Iran and an urgent national and patriotic duty. She called on all international human rights organizations, relevant syndicates and trade unions across the world to support striking drivers, farmers and merchants in Iran. Read more Protests and strikes continue in various Iranian cities
Nov. 6, 2018 - In spite of the Iranian regime’s propaganda pertaining to responding to the demands of nationwide protesters and fixing the country’s economic problems, the past week has seen an increasing number of protests aimed at the government’s inefficiencies and corruption. Read more
Second day of Bazaar strike, fifth day of farmers’ strike, and sixth day of truck drivers’ strike
On November 6, 2018, the strike of Bazaar merchants in large parts of Tehran and many other cities of Iran continued for the second consecutive day in spite of repressive and deterrent measures of intelligence and police forces
Based on reports obtained from Iran on Monday morning, storeowners in two bazaars across the city went on strike in a new round of protests. Shop owners in the Amin Hozoor bazaar of Tehran, known as the center of home appliances, refused to open their stores this morning.
Dozens of people in Mashhad joined family members of Mr. Hashem Khastar, head of the Teachers Union Center, in this northeastern Iran city on Monday to rally outside the Ebn Seena Hospital and protest Khastar’s abduction and apprehension.
State police and anti-riot units ready at the scene immediately arrested Mr. Khastar’s son. Read more
Latest report of protests & strikes in different cities
Iran, Nov. 4, 2018 - As truck drivers throughout Iran continue their new round of nationwide strikes on Friday, marking the third consecutive day, reports indicate people from all walks of life are holding protest rallies against the mullahs’ regime.
The truck drivers’ strike has reached 35 cities in 18 provinces across Iran.
Iranian opposition President Maryam Rajavi has called on all of the country’s youths to provide substantial and spiritual support to the truckers and their families, and international organizations and drivers/workers unions to voice their support for the strike of Iran’s hardworking truckers. Read more
November 2, 2018 - On Friday, truck drivers across Iran showed their continued determination through the second day of strikes in cities across the country. The truckers are continuing their protests at a time when Iranian regime authorities are resorting to various measures of pressure and threats aiming to prevent all such protests, especially in such an organized manner.
On second day of truck drivers’s strike Maryam Rajavi hail to Iran’s truck drivers
and call on the youth to lend their moral and material support to the truck drivers, and urge international workers and truckers’ unions to declare their solidarity with the truck drivers on strike in Iran. Read more
Truckers launching 4th round of nationwide strike, demanding the release of arrested colleagues
Nov. 1, 2018 - Truckers in cities across Iran are launching a new round of strikes, protesting not receiving answers to their demands and seeking the release of their arrested colleagues.
In Najafabad, central Iran, truckers are on strike according to a previously made announcement encouraging all drivers to park their vehicles and launch a nationwide protest movement. Read more
Farmers in East Isfahan protest against mismanagement of water
Nov. 2, 2018 - The farmers in Varzaneh, Shatur, and Ziar, east of Isfahan province gathered on Thursday to protest to scarcity of water and lack of access to water resources, among other demands.
The problem of access to water has become a focus of tension between the regime and the people of Isfahan, where agriculture is one the main sources of employment and income for its citizens. The Iranian regime has historically failed to manage water resources in Isfahan and other provinces.
