Iran: Teachers plan nationwide protests April 21

Event

Teachers plan to demonstrate nationwide from 10:00 April 21 to demand higher salaries and improved employee benefits. Organizers have announced that the main gathering will be outside the Ministry of Education in Tehran. Associated demonstrations will also likely occur outside education departments and offices nationwide. Hundreds to thousands of individuals could attend the protests.

Increased security and localized transport disruptions are likely near gathering sites, especially near the Ministry of Education in Tehran April 21. Clashes between police and protesters cannot be ruled out, particularly if demonstrators are overly disruptive or if they ignore police orders to disperse.

Advice

Avoid all protests due to the potential for clashes. Heed the advice of security personnel. Allow additional time to reach destinations near the affected areas April 21.