22 April 2026
Safadasht industrial workers protest unemployment
On 22 April, workers in the Safadasht Industrial Zone in Malard (Tehran province) raised their voices in protest against unemployment caused by the regime’s 39-day war with the US and Israel. Through slogans and social media posts, they highlighted the devastating impact of war policies.
As a result of the regime’s war-driven strategy and damage to workplaces, many industrial centres have been shut down and thousands of workers have lost their jobs. At the same time, employers are exploiting wartime conditions to carry out further layoffs.
Economic protests were a central pillar of the January uprising following the Woman, Life, Freedom revolution. Today, living conditions are worse than ever, and society is gripped by anger and protest.
Sharif University students issue strike ultimatum
Students at Sharif University have issued a statement protesting ongoing repression and the continued detention of Parnian Khodabakhshi, a student held for 54 days.
They have called for a boycott of classes starting 25 April, demanding her immediate release. The statement emphasises collective resistance and refusal to attend classes until she is freed.
Parnian Khodabakhshi, a 20-year-old materials engineering student, was arrested on 27 February, one day before the war began. Reports indicate she is being held in Qarchak Prison.
“No to Executions Tuesdays” campaign continues
On Tuesday, 21 April, the “No to Executions Tuesdays” campaign marked its 117th week. This growing movement against executions has gained international attention.
Opposition to executions, imprisonment, and the daily crimes of the regime has become a key priority for people determined to push back the government and continue their revolution.
Protests resume across society
Protests are once again spreading across different sections of society. Key demands include:
- Immediate release of all political prisoners and detained protesters
- Immediate halt to executions and abolition of the death penalty
- Free access to the internet
- Compensation for war damages imposed on people
- An end to the regime’s war policies
- Immediate response to people’s economic demands
At a time when the regime has suffered serious political and military setbacks, the call is clear: organise, unite, and advance protests on a nationwide scale.
Worker-communist Party of Iran
22 April 2026
