13 Apr 2021 | 05:30 AM UTC
Iran: Retirees plan nationwide protests April 14
Retirees plan nationwide protests in Iran from 10:30 April 14. Increased security, localized transport disruptions likely.
Event
Retirees plan to demonstrate nationwide from 10:30 April 14 to demand higher pensions and improved healthcare services. Protesters claim that the current pension amount is insufficient to cover the rising cost of living. Organizers have announced that the main gathering will be at Baharestan Square in Tehran. Associated demonstrations will also likely occur outside social security organizations nationwide. The protests are likely to be well attended; hundreds of individuals participated in the previous round of nationwide demonstrations.
Increased security and localized transport disruptions are likely near gathering sites, especially near Baharestan Square in Tehran, the morning of April 14. Clashes between police and protesters are possible, particularly if demonstrators are overly disruptive or if they ignore police orders to disperse.
Advice
Avoid all protests due to the potential for clashes. Heed the advice of security personnel. Allow additional time to reach destinations near the affected areas, April 14.
