07 Sep 2021 | 02:16 AM UTC
Iran: Teachers plan to protest at Ferdowsi Square in Tehran Sept. 7
Teachers plan to protest at Ferdowsi Square in Tehran, Iran, Sept. 7. Increased security, localized transport disruptions likely.
Event
Teachers plan to protest at Ferdowsi Square in Tehran from 09:00 Sept. 7 to demand higher salaries and improved employee benefits. Protesters claim the current government has canceled a salary increase that the previous administration promised. Hundreds of individuals could attend the demonstration.
Authorities will likely increase security to monitor the event. A large number of protesters will likely cause localized transport disruptions near Ferdowsi Square, the morning of Sept. 7. 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. 7.
