Nationwide protests on September 2 brought retirees, teachers, oil workers, and drivers into the streets, exposing the regime’s deepening social and economic crisis.
On Tuesday, September 2, Iran once again witnessed a surge of protests as retirees, teachers, oil workers, and drivers mobilized across the country. Demonstrations erupted in Kermanshah, Tehran, southern oil and gas hubs, and Gachsaran, underscoring the widespread frustration with corruption, unfulfilled promises, and systemic injustice under the clerical regime.
Kermanshah – Retirees Protest Broken Promises
Retirees from state pension funds, the Social Security Organization, and other retirement systems gathered in Kermanshah.
Chanting slogans such as “Our enemy is right here, they lie it is America”, they denounced the regime’s repressive rulings and expressed solidarity with the cultural and social demands of the people in Kurdistan.
Tehran – Retired Teachers
Retired teachers from 2022 to 2024 rallied in front of the Ministry of Education in Tehran.
They raised their voices against administrative injustice and demanded their long-ignored rights and benefits.
Tehran – Literacy Movement Teachers
For the third consecutive day, Literacy Movement educators staged a protest in front of the Ministry of Education.
They reiterated their determination to continue until their professional and financial demands are met.
Southern Iran – Oil and Gas Workers
In the south, oil and gas workers organized large-scale protests across several facilities, including:
- 40 POGC platforms
- Fajr Jam Gas Refinery
- Asaluyeh Sites 1 and 2
- South Pars Special Economic Zone
- South Pars Gas Complex
- Aghajari Oil and Gas Company
This week’s protests had been postponed from Monday due to a holiday, but workers reaffirmed their commitment to regular weekly demonstrations.
Gachsaran – Oil and Gas Employees
At the National Drilling and Oil & Gas Exploitation Company in Gachsaran, third-party contract employees rallied against exploitative intermediaries.
They demanded the removal of contractors, fair wages, job security, and improved welfare services.
Fuel Truck Drivers
Fuel truck drivers stranded in Afghanistan held a protest outside the Road Maintenance and Transportation Organization.
They blamed officials’ negligence for their dangerous and precarious situation and demanded urgent action.
The September 2 protests highlight the growing unity of diverse social groups—from retirees and educators to oil workers and drivers—who are increasingly taking to the streets against systemic injustice. Despite the regime’s repression and disregard for their demands, these demonstrations show the persistence of nationwide dissent, underscoring the deepening crisis of legitimacy facing Tehran.
