Multiple Protest Rallies Held by Social Security Retirees in Various Iranian Cities
Hundreds of retirees and pensioners from Iran’s Social Security Organization held protest gatherings on Sunday, March 5, in various cities across Iran.
These retirees are protesting against their living conditions, inflation, the implementation of pension equalization, and the deduction of healthcare costs from their pensions.
Based on videos shared on social media, these protest rallies were held in cities including Tabriz, Rasht, Isfahan, Kerman, Ardabil, Kermanshah, Ahvaz, Qazvin, Arak, and Shush.
“High prices, inflation, the scourge of people,” “Our table is empty, your condition is great,” and “Injustice and oppression is enough, our table is empty” were among the slogans chanted at these gatherings.
“Implementing pension equalization is our rightful demand” and “We will not rest until we get our rights” were among other slogans heard at these rallies.
Source: Voice of America
