Iran: Teachers plan nationwide protests May 1

Event

Teachers plan to demonstrate nationwide from 10:00 May 1 to demand higher salaries and improved employee benefits. Organizers have announced that the main protest will occur outside Parliament 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 Parliament in Tehran, the morning of May 1. Clashes between protesters and security forces cannot be ruled out, particularly if demonstrators are overly disruptive or 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 May 1.