Iran: Medical workers plan nationwide protests Nov. 6

Medical workers plan to demonstrate nationwide from 09:00 Nov. 6 to demand several issues, including higher overtime pay and better working conditions. Organizers have announced that the main gathering will be outside the Ministry of Health in Tehran. Associated demonstrations will also likely occur at health departments, government buildings, and public squares across the country. Hundreds could participate in each gathering.

Increased security and localized transport disruptions are likely near demonstration sites, especially near the Ministry of Health in Tehran, the morning of Nov. 6. Clashes between police and protesters cannot be ruled out, particularly if demonstrators ignore police orders to disperse.