These demonstrations, gaining momentum in recent weeks, underscore the growing frustration among Iranians toward the regime’s inability to address pressing economic, social, and cultural issues.
In Shiraz, members of the Qashqai tribes protested on December 21 against the confiscation of their traditional clothing, a move viewed as an attack on cultural heritage. Demonstrators gathered at the provincial governorate, demanding respect for their identity and traditions.
Meanwhile, in Mazandaran Province, residents of Amol blocked roads on the same day to protest dangerous conditions resulting from neglected road maintenance. Their demands for immediate government action stem from a series of fatal accidents that have claimed lives unnecessarily.
December 21—Shiraz, southern Iran
Members of Qashqai tribes rally in front of the provincial governorate to protest the confiscation of their traditional clothes.#IranProtestspic.twitter.com/9exfKIMfTx— People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) December 21, 2024
In Zahedan, members of the PMOI Resistance Units reiterated their commitment to regime change. On December 20, they emphasized the mounting support for overthrowing the current government, reflecting a broader dissatisfaction across the nation.
Economic grievances have also fueled unrest. In Qazvin, defrauded customers of the state-backed Rezayat Khodro carmaker resumed protests on December 18, demanding justice and restitution for their financial losses. Similarly, employees of the provincial gas company in Kohgiluyeh and Boyer Ahmad Province staged rallies on December 18, calling for official recognition and inclusion in the Ministry of Oil and Gas employment system.
PMOI Resistance Units in Zahedan stress that uprisings will continue until Iran's regime is overthrown. pic.twitter.com/P76lcrTKpg
— People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) December 21, 2024
In Tehran, excluded students protested on December 18, decrying systemic barriers to education. Their chants, including “Shout out for your rights,” highlighted the alienation of Iran’s youth from a system that many feel denies them opportunities for advancement.
Tragic incidents have further inflamed tensions. The killing of Damavand Kamangar, a Kurdish merchant, by security forces in Karaj on December 15 sparked outrage. Kamangar succumbed to gunshot wounds three days later, his death exemplifying the regime’s violent oppression of marginalized communities.
December 18—Qazvin, northern Iran
Defrauded customers of the state-backed Rezayat Khodro carmaker resume protest rallies in front of the courthouse where their complaints are being examined. #IranProtestspic.twitter.com/tXum5NY19C— People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) December 18, 2024
Contract workers at the Fajr Jam Gas Refinery joined protests on December 17 over unpaid wages, with chants of “Fair wages are our undeniable right.” These workers demand an end to the regime’s neglect and exploitation.
The protests, spanning diverse social, cultural, and economic grievances, illustrate a nation increasingly unwilling to tolerate systemic oppression. As calls for justice and reform grow louder, Iran faces mounting pressure to address its failures or risk further unrest.
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