14 Jun 2021 | 02:59 AM UTC
Iran: Metro workers to strike and protest in Tehran June 14
Metro workers plan to strike and protest in Tehran, Iran, June 14. Metro service disruptions and increased security likely.
Event
Workers of metro Line 5 plan to strike in Tehran June 14 to demand higher salaries and improved working conditions. Organizers have also announced that they will protest outside Sadeghiyeh Metro Station. Dozens to hundreds of individuals could attend the demonstration.
The industrial action will likely prompt increased demand for alternative transport, such as buses and taxis. Authorities will likely increase security near Sadeghiyeh Metro Station to monitor the protest. Clashes are possible if demonstrators are overly disruptive or if they ignore police orders to disperse.
Advice
Confirm public transport schedules in Tehran June 14. Consider alternative transport options to mitigate disruptions and allow additional time to reach destinations in the city center. Avoid the protest due to the potential for clashes. Heed the advice of security personnel.
