25 May 2021 | 06:46 AM UTC
Iran: Oil workers to protest in multiple cities May 26
Oil workers plan to protest in multiple cities in Iran from 10:00 May 26. Increased security, localized transport disruptions likely.
Event
Workers in the oil sector plan to demonstrate in multiple cities from 10:00 May 26 to protest poor working conditions and low salaries. Demonstrators are demanding that authorities implement reforms to address the issues. Organizers have announced gatherings at the following locations:
Tehran: Outside Parliament
Ahvaz: At the National Iranian South Oilfields Company
Asaluyeh: Outside the Pars Special Economic Energy Zone (PSEEZ) Organization
Authorities will likely increase security to monitor the protests. Large numbers of protesters will likely cause localized transport disruptions near the gathering sites the morning of May 26. Clashes are possible 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, May 26.
