21 Jan 2021 | 03:21 AM UTC
Iran: Protest planned outside Ministry of Petroleum in Tehran Jan. 23
Oil workers to protest outside Ministry of Petroleum in Tehran, Iran Jan. 23. Increased security, localized transport disruptions likely.
Event
Workers in the oil sector plan to gather outside the Ministry of Petroleum in Tehran, from 1000 Jan. 23, to protest poor working conditions and low salaries. Protesters are demanding that the ministry implement reforms to address the issues. Hundreds of individuals could attend the demonstration.
Authorities will likely increase security to monitor the event. Large numbers of protesters could cause localized transport disruptions near the Ministry of Oil, the morning of Jan. 23. Clashes are possible if demonstrators are overly disruptive or if they ignore police orders to disperse.
Advice
Avoid the protest due to the potential for clashes. Heed the advice of security personnel. Allow additional time if traveling through the affected area Jan. 23.
