14 Sep 2021 | 03:47 AM UTC
Iran: Teachers plan to protest outside Parliament in Tehran Sept. 14
Teachers plan to protest outside Parliament in Tehran, Iran, Sept. 14. Increased security, localized transport disruptions likely.
Event
Teachers plan to protest outside Parliament in Tehran from 10:00 Sept. 14 to demand higher salaries and improved employee benefits. Protesters claim the current government has canceled a salary increase promised by the previous administration. 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 Parliament the morning of Sept. 14. 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. 14.
