Protests continue across Iran as retirees, workers, students, and traders take to the streets against poverty, repression, and corruption. From marches by Social Security retirees in Shush to unpaid Justice Shares workers rallying in Tehran, and ongoing student protests in Shiraz, anger is spreading. Concerns are also mounting over the continued detention of teacher Abdullah Rezaei despite a bail order. Read the full report for details on the latest developments.<\/p>\n
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Protests by Social Security retirees, precarious workers, and university students continued across several cities, highlighting growing anger over poverty, repression, and state violence.<\/p>\n
Retirees\u2019 protests in Shush<\/strong><\/p>\n On Sunday, 8 February 2026<\/strong>, Social Security retirees once again took to the streets in Shush<\/strong>. Retirees from Haft Tappeh, Karkheh, and Shush<\/strong> gathered outside the Social Security office and marched in protest against corruption, rent-seeking, and worsening living conditions. Chants included:<\/p>\n Justice Shares cooperative workers rally in Tehran<\/strong><\/p>\n The same day, employees of provincial Justice Shares cooperative offices<\/strong> from across the country gathered outside the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Finance<\/strong> in Tehran. Student protests continue<\/strong><\/p>\n University protests against state violence and in support of detained students continued. On 7 February<\/strong>, students at Shiraz University<\/strong> held protests for the sixth consecutive day<\/strong>, chanting:<\/p>\n Market traders protest in Tehran<\/strong><\/p>\n On the same day, shopkeepers from Jannat Bazaar<\/strong> gathered outside the municipal Organisation for Urban Management to protest ongoing uncertainty following a fire that destroyed their businesses. Traders said their years of investment were lost in just 20 minutes<\/strong>, leaving them facing severe livelihood hardship.<\/p>\n Continued detention of teacher Abdullah Rezaei<\/strong><\/p>\n The latest report concerns Abdollah Rezaei<\/strong>, a teacher and board member of the Harsin Teachers\u2019 Association. Rezaei has reportedly been allowed only one brief phone call<\/strong> with his family since his arrest. There are serious concerns that he is under severe pressure<\/strong> and at risk of torture, fabricated charges, and forced confessions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The Worker-communist Party of Iran<\/strong> reiterates its demand for the immediate and unconditional release of Abdollah Rezaei<\/strong>, all detainees from the January protests, and all political prisoners.<\/p>\n Worker-communist Party of Iran <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
\nThe protest began with a one-minute silence<\/strong> in memory of those killed in recent protests.<\/p>\n\n
\nAccording to reports, these workers have been employed for nearly 19 years<\/strong> and have gone over three years without pay<\/strong>, while their employment status and insurance coverage remain unresolved.<\/p>\n\n
\nAccording to the Coordination Council of Teachers\u2019 Trade Associations, Rezaei has been imprisoned for over a month<\/strong>. Although the prosecutor\u2019s office issued a bail order following the end of his temporary detention, security forces have blocked his release<\/strong>.<\/p>\n
\n8 February 2026<\/p>\n