Iran: Teachers plan to protest nationwide May 23

Event

Teachers plan to demonstrate nationwide from 10:00 May 23 to demand higher salaries and improved employee benefits. Organizers have announced that the main gathering will be outside Parliament in Tehran. Associated demonstrations will also likely occur outside education departments nationwide. Hundreds of individuals could attend the protests.

Increased security and localized transport disruptions are likely near protest sites, especially Parliament in Tehran, the morning of May 23. 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, May 23.