15 Sep 2021 | 05:13 AM UTC
Iran: Football fans plan to protest outside Ministry of Sport and Youth in Tehran Sept. 18
Football fans plan to protest outside Ministry of Sport and Youth in Tehran, Iran, Sept. 18. Increased security likely.
Event
Football fans plan to protest outside the Ministry of Sport and Youth in Tehran from 11:00 Sept. 18 against the alleged poor management of Esteghlal Club. Protesters are demanding that authorities change the club's board of directors. Dozens to hundreds of individuals could attend the demonstration.
Authorities will likely increase security to monitor the event. Large numbers of protesters will probably cause localized transport disruptions near Ministry of Sport and Youth through the afternoon of Sept. 18. 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 Sept. 18.
