Iranian retirees stage protests in multiple cities over inflation and wages

On Sunday, 28 July 2024, retirees organized demonstrations in several Iranian cities, including Shush, Ahvaz and Tehran. The protests, part of a series of “Sunday protests,” focused on rising inflation, low wages, the high cost of living, corruption and the impact of the war on households. In Shush, demonstrators chanted slogans such as “Enough oppression, our table is empty” and “No to war and ruin.” In Ahvaz, retirees demanded higher purchasing power, price stability for essential goods, free education and healthcare, the right to strike, and an end to arrests of activists. Tehran saw a smaller turnout of retirees gathering outside the Social Security Organization building. The rallies reflect growing discontent among pensioners over economic hardship and broader governmental policies.