Pensioners hold protests across several Iranian cities

Pensioners and retirees in several Iranian cities, including Tehran, Isfahan, Rasht, and Shush, held protests to demand improvements to their livelihoods and medical coverage.

Demonstrators criticized the Social Security Organization for its management and the government's failure to pay outstanding debts to the organization. Key demands include increasing pensions in line with real inflation rates, implementing salary equalization, and addressing the lack of adequate health insurance coverage.

Protesters also expressed opposition to government plans regarding the waiver of employer late fees and called for the dissolution of the organization's board of trustees. The demonstrations highlighted broader grievances regarding uncontrolled inflation, the devaluation of the national currency, and the overall economic performance of the government.