In Tehran, a significant number of retirees from the Social Security Organization rallied to demand higher pensions and other basic necessities.

This protest mirrored similar demonstrations across several cities, including Ahvaz, Kermanshah, Kerman, Shush, and Isfahan, indicating widespread discontent among the country’s retirees. In the capital, protests also included landowners from the Khavaran district of Tabriz. These individuals traveled from East Azerbaijan Province to Tehran and gathered in front of the Ministry of Roads & Urban Development, urging the government to uphold its commitment to deliver promised homes. Similarly, retirees from the steel industry protested outside the Steel Retirement Fund’s office, demanding better pensions and basic rights.

At the international car expo in Tehran, customers of the state-backed Modiran Vehicle Manufacturing Company rallied against what they described as unjust and illegal price increases. This was part of broader discontent with the company, which had also seen protests the previous day in front of the Ministry of Industries, Mines, and Trade.

In Damghan, northern Iran, retired mine workers from the East Alborz region held a protest rally, demanding higher pensions, access to healthcare, and other essential needs. In Kermanshah, protesters called for the release of imprisoned activists, including teachers and workers.

In Zanjan, northwest Iran, customers of the M2 housing project rallied to protest delays in the delivery of their homes, which, according to their contracts, should have been completed by January.In Kerman, southern Iran, retired coal workers held a rally demanding higher pensions and access to healthcare. This sentiment was echoed by various sectors nationwide.

In Shush, southwest Iran, Social Security Organization retirees rallied in front of the Shush governorate, reiterating their demands for higher pensions and other basic needs.On July 20, 2024, in Tehran, employees of Moheb Kowsar Hospital protested against the deprivatization of the hospital and subsequent staffing changes, which they claim have negatively affected their work conditions and job security.

On July 19, 2024, in Lavan Island, southern Iran, workers of the Iranian Offshore Oil Company resumed protests after authorities ignored their demands for changes in wage determination policies, job classification, and company management.

On July 18, 2024, in Sheikh Makan, western Iran, wheat farmers rallied to protest the non-payment for their sold wheat, demanding the return of their produce.

In Tehran and Zanjan, protesters rallied against Modiran Vehicle Manufacturing Company for illegal price hikes. In Ardabil Province, northwestern Iran, residents of Khams village formed a human chain to protest environmental degradation. In Neyriz, Fars Province, residents protested against the cutting of drinking water. These widespread protests highlight the growing dissatisfaction among various groups in Iran, each calling for basic rights and fair treatment.

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