Iran: Teachers plan to protest nationwide Oct. 14

Event

Teachers plan to demonstrate nationwide from 10:00 Oct. 14 to demand higher salaries and improved employee benefits. Organizers have announced that the main gathering will occur outside the Planning and Budget Organization in Tehran. Associated demonstrations are also likely 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 Planning and Budget Organization in Tehran Oct. 14. 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 Oct. 14.