04 Jul 2021 | 01:08 AM UTC
Iran: Workers to protest outside Ministry of Education in Tehran July 4
Workers plan to protest outside Ministry of Education in Tehran, Iran, July 4. Increased security, localized transport disruptions likely.
Event
Public school workers plan to protest outside the Ministry of Education in Tehran, from 09:00 July 4, against alleged discrimination and poor working conditions. Dozens to hundreds of individuals could attend the demonstration.
Authorities will likely increase security to monitor the event. Large numbers of protesters will likely cause localized transport disruptions near the Ministry of Education through the morning of July 4. Clashes are possible if demonstrators are overly disruptive or if they ignore police orders to disperse.
Advice
Avoid the protest due to the potential for clashes. Heed the advice of security personnel. Allow additional time if traveling through the affected area July 4.
