25 Jan 2022 | 02:42 AM UTC
Iran: Activists plan to protest nationwide Jan. 25 against conscription laws
Activists in Iran plan to protest nationwide Jan. 25 against conscription laws. Increased security, localized transport disruptions likely.
Event
Activists plan to demonstrate nationwide from 09:00 Jan. 25 to demand that authorities revoke the law on military conscription. Organizers have announced that the main gathering will be at Baharestan Square in Tehran. Associated demonstrations will also likely occur at public squares and government buildings nationwide. Hundreds of individuals could attend the protests.
Increased security and localized transport disruptions are likely near gathering sites, especially near Baharestan Square in Tehran, the morning of Jan. 25. 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, Jan. 25.
