# Iran pension, labor, and teacher protests intensify > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/iran-pension-payment-delays > Updated: 2026-09-07T23:21:49.000Z. Sources: 15. Developments: 19. By early September 2026, unrest involving retirees, workers, and educators expanded across Iran. Social security retirees continued demonstrations in cities such as Ahvaz, Shush, and Kermanshah, demanding wage equalization and greater independence for the Social Security Organization. In Tehran, retirees from the cultural, telecommunications, and social security sectors protested regarding medical care and livelihood improvements. Labor and unemployment-related unrest persisted. In Ahvaz, Marun Oil Company contractors continued protests over unpaid wages, while in Gachsaran, security forces reportedly used gunfire to disperse job seekers at the Lishter Refinery. In Kermanshah, the medical sector's grievances intensified as nurses and medical staff demonstrated at Talegani University of Medical Sciences, demanding unpaid overtime wages that have been outstanding for approximately one year. New labor disputes emerged in other regions. In Sirjan, workers from the Mahvar Gostar Nasr company protested a decision to relocate their workplace to projects in Mehran or Jask. Additionally, labor activist Esmail Bakhshi began a sit-in at the entrance of the Haft Tappeh Sugarcane Company, seeking reinstatement after years of legal efforts. In the education sector, teachers in Tehran organized protests regarding wage increases and inflation-adjusted salaries. The economic crisis continues to drive unrest, with medication prices for essential treatments like insulin rising significantly, and systemic failures in wage and benefit payments contributing to professional migration. ## Claims - Social‑Security retirees held protests in Tehran, Shush, Ahvaz and Rasht on 11 August. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Telecommunications retirees held protests in Tehran, Mashhad, Ardabil, Yassuj, Tabriz, Ahvaz, Dezful and Kermanshah on the same day. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Youth job‑seekers in Boir‑Ahmad protested near Lishter refinery and Gachsaran governorate office. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Protesters demanded payment of overdue pensions, implementation of salary‑adjustment regulations, and release of detained activists. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Shahrzad Zamiri, deputy social police of Khorasan Razavi, was detained after the Di‑month protests. (single source) - Zamiri is being held in Vakilabad prison in Mashhad without trial. (single source) - Zamiri's assets have been seized. (single source) - More than 2,500 protest gatherings were reported in Iran during the year. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-07: Labor disputes rise in Iran over unpaid wages and benefits Workers in Iran, including nurses in Dezful, bus drivers in Tehran, and petrochemical employees in Mahshahr, are protesting unpaid wages, overtime, and insurance arrears. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/labor-disputes-rise-in-iran-over-unpaid-wages-and-benefits ### 2026-09-07: Iran protests erupt over economic crisis and healthcare costs Protests have broken out in multiple Iranian cities as retirees and workers demonstrate against a severe economic crisis, rising inflation, and unaffordable healthcare costs. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iran-protests-erupt-over-economic-crisis-and-healthcare-costs ### 2026-09-07: Iran: Judicial inspections in Fars and various labor protests Iran sees judicial inspections in Fars province aimed at promoting reconciliation, alongside labor protests by nurses in Kermanshah and workers demanding reinstatement and wage payments. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iran-judicial-inspections-in-fars-and-various-labor-protests ### 2026-09-05: Iran sees protests by retirees and teachers across multiple cities Protests by retirees and teachers have occurred in several Iranian cities, including Tehran, amid ongoing social gatherings in Sanandaj and regional preparations for the upcoming school year. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iran-sees-protests-by-retirees-and-teachers-across-multiple-cities ### 2026-08-31: Protests erupt across Iran over wages, pensions, and unemployment Widespread protests have erupted across Iran, involving oil workers, telecommunications retirees, and job seekers demanding unpaid wages, pension adjustments, and employment opportunities. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/protests-erupt-across-iran-over-wages-pensions-and-unemployment ### 2026-08-18: Protests erupt across Iran over unpaid wages and pension issues Widespread protests have erupted across Iran as steel retirees, oil and gas workers, health professionals, and municipal laborers demonstrate against unpaid wages, insurance arrears, and economic hardships. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/protests-erupt-across-iran-over-unpaid-wages-and-labor-rights ### 2026-08-16: Iran sees multiple protests by retirees and university faculty Protests erupted across Iran as retirees, Farhangian University faculty, and steel workers demonstrated for better benefits, against forced retirements, and over water shortages. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iran-sees-multiple-protests-by-retirees-and-university-faculty ### 2026-08-11: Protests erupt across Iran involving healthcare, energy, and retiree sectors At least 15 protests have occurred across Iran, involving healthcare workers, oil and gas employees, and various groups of retirees demanding wage reforms and better pension benefits. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/protests-erupt-across-iran-involving-healthcare-energy-and-retiree-sectors ### 2026-08-10: Isfahan steel retirees protest over pensions and healthcare Isfahan steel industry retirees are holding a three-day protest at the governorate building, demanding unpaid pensions and the restoration of adequate health insurance services. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/isfahan-steel-retirees-protest-over-pensions-and-healthcare ### 2026-08-08: Isfahan Steel retirees protest over unpaid salary adjustments and insurance Isfahan Steel retirees protested in Iran, demanding the final phase of salary adjustments and resolution of ongoing health insurance and medical coverage issues. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/isfahan-steel-retirees-protest-over-unpaid-salary-adjustments-and-insurance ### 2026-08-08: Iran retirees protest economic hardship and pension issues Retirees in various Iranian cities are protesting against low pensions, high inflation, and corruption, while Homa airline pensioners demand legal protections for their health and welfare funds. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iran-air-retirees-protest-in-tehran-over-pension-and-medical-issues ### 2026-08-02: Iran detains police colonel amid nationwide retiree protests Iran detains police colonel Shahrzad Zamiri after Di‑month protests while retiree, telecom and youth groups hold nationwide demonstrations demanding pensions, benefits and releases. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iran-detains-police-colonel-as-retirees-and-job-seekers-protest-across-major-cities ### 2026-07-26: Iran sees retiree and worker protests over inflation, corruption Late‑July 2026 protests across Iran saw retirees, workers and others demand relief from inflation, corruption and housing delays, targeting IRGC‑linked asset seizures and calling for free healthcare and the end 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iran-sees-retiree-and-worker-protests-over-inflation-corruption ### 2026-07-19: Iranian retirees stage protests in multiple cities over inflation and wages Retirees protested in Shush, Ahvaz and Tehran demanding higher wages, lower inflation, free services and an end to arrests, reflecting widening economic discontent in Iran. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iranian-retirees-stage-protests-in-multiple-cities-over-inflation-and-wages ### 2026-07-18: Iran Parliament Deputy Announces Timeline for Unpaid Social Security Pensions Iranian MP Ali Jafari Azar says pension arrears for April‑May must be paid with June salaries or by August, confirms 30% adjustment, but notes other allowances lack funding. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iran-parliament-deputy-announces-timeline-for-unpaid-social-security-pensions ### 2026-07-11: Iran sees wave of retiree and worker protests over wages, insurance and living costs Retirees and workers staged protests in multiple Iranian cities, demanding higher pensions, free medical care and restored insurance amid rising living costs. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iran-sees-wave-of-retiree-and-worker-protests-over-wages-insurance-and-living-costs ### 2026-06-29: Iran retirees and workers protest over wages, benefits and rising costs Retirees and workers staged protests across major Iranian cities demanding higher pensions, better benefits and lower living costs; telecom retirees and university staff also demonstrated for wage and contract 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iran-retirees-and-workers-protest-over-wages-benefits-and-rising-costs ### 2026-06-21: Iran's Social Security Organization delays pension payments due to banking network issues Iran's Social Security Organization says June pension payments are delayed due to bank network problems, with final transfers due by end of Monday 1 Tir and online payslips available from Tuesday. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/irans-social-security-organization-delays-pension-payments-due-to-banking-network-issues ### 2026-05-31: Iran's Social Insurance Organization to issue pension salary orders by mid‑June Iran's Social Insurance Organization plans to release new pension wage orders by 15 Khordad, aiming to adjust salaries, housing allowances, and back‑pay amid retired workers' inflation‑driven protests. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/irans-social-insurance-organization-to-issue-pension-salary-orders-by-midjune --- Cite as: Iran pension, labor, and teacher protests intensify. 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