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March 10 - Varzaneh, central #Iran
More incoming footage of farmers continuing their protests today, demanding their plundered water resources.
#IranProtests
March 10 - Varzaneh, central #Iran
More incoming footage of farmers launching a major rally demanding their plundered water resources.
"Incompetent officials, shame on you"
#IranProtests
March 10 - Varzaneh, central #Iran
More incoming footage of farmers continuing their protests today, demanding their plundered water resources.
#IranProtests
March 10 - Varzaneh, central #Iran
More incoming footage of farmers continuing their march today, demanding their plundered water resources.
#IranProtests
#HappeningNow
March 10 - Tehran, #Iran
Investors who've seen their savings plundered by state-backed credit firms are rallying in the capital's Monirieh Squre.
#IranianProtests
March 10 - Varzaneh, central #Iran
More incoming footage of farmers continuing their march today, demanding their plundered water resources.
"Rouhani, you liar, what happened to our Zayandeh River?"
#IranProtests
March 10 - Varzaneh, central #Iran
Footage of farmers protesting outside the regional water department, demanding their plundered water resources.
#IranProtests
March 10 - Isfahan, central #Iran
More incoming footage of farmers continuing their march today, demanding their water resources rerouted by Isfahan Province authorities for their own interests.
#IranProtests
March 10 - Isfahan, central #Iran
Footage of farmers continuing their protests today outside MPs offices.
They are seen chanting:
"Shame on you, shame on you"
#IranProtests
March 10 - Isfahan, central #Iran
Footage of farmers continuing their protests today chanting:
"Special anti-riot unit shame on you, let go of Varzaneh"
#IranProtests
#Iran MP Abolfazl Mousavi:
"Protesters of Isfahan Province must be heard." Drinking water for Yazd Province, adjacent to Isfahan, is also cut-off, he added.
The regime is concerned of #IranianProtests expanding.
March 10 - Ahvaz, SW #Iran
18th day of consecutive protests held by National Steel Group employees seeking answers to their demands & refusing to back down.
#IranianProtests continue.
March 10 - Tehran, #Iran
Investors protesting outside the regime's parliament & demanding their plundered savings returned from the IRGC-backed Caspian credit firm.
They're chanting, "Death to this deceiving government."
#IranianProtests continue.
March 10 - Varzaneh, central #Iran
Reports indicate angry protesters attacked the town's Friday prayer imam & his wife. Such officials are in fact representative's of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in each city, town & village.
#IranProtests continue.
March 10 - Tehran, #Iran
More footage of investors protesting outside the regime's parliament & demanding their plundered savings returned from the IRGC-backed Caspian credit firm.
#IranProtests continue.
March 10 - Tehran, #Iran
Investors protesting outside the regime's parliament & demanding their plundered savings returned from the IRGC-backed Caspian credit firm.
Chants:
"Death to Seif," referring to the Central Bank chief, & "Death to Rouhani."
#IranProtests continue.
March 10 - Isfahan, central #Iran
Footage of rallies in support of farmers protesting in Varzaneh & Ezhieh.
#IranProtests
March 10 - Tehran, #Iran
Investors protesting outside the regime's parliament & demanding their plundered savings returned from numerous credit firms.
Chant:
"Death to Seif," referring to the Central Bank chief.
#IranProtests continue.
March 10 - Ahvaz, SW #Iran
18th day of consecutive protests held by National Steel Group employees marching for answers to their demands & chanting against Ali Rabiei, Minister of Cooperatives, Labour and Social Welfare.
#IranianProtests continue.
March 10 - Tehran, #Iran
Various families of the Women’s Day protesters arrested during their gathering outside the Labor Ministry rallied in front of the guidance judiciary office demanding their loved ones’ release.
#FreeAllProtesters #FreeAllPoliticalPrisoners
March 9 - Kermanshah, #Iran
An angry, unemployed young man protests by splashing mud at the local Labor Ministry branch.
Unemployment & high inflation have the potential of sparking more #IranProtests, threatening the regime in its entirety.
March 10 - Tehran, #Iran
Investors protesting outside the regime's parliament & demanding their plundered savings returned from the Alborz-e Iranian, Caspian, Arman-e Vahdat, Afzal Toos & Thamen al-Hojaj credit firms.
#IranProtests continue.
#HappeningNow
March 10 - Varzaneh, central #Iran
Continuing their protests, farmers are seen here blocking the entrance to the town.
#IranProtests continue.
Tehran, #Iran
Reports indicate more than 80 individuals were arrested Thursday during the #InternationalWomensDay protests outside the Labor Ministry, 19 of which, including 14 women & 5 men, have been transferred to prison.
#IranProtests
#FreeAllPoliticalPrisoners
#HappeningNow
March 11 - Isfahan, #Iran
People are gathering at the city's Khaju Bridge to continue their protests regarding the rerouting of Zayandeh River's water that has destroyed the lives of many farmers.
#IranProtests
This map shows the vast scope of #IranProtests staged on Friday, March 10th, throughout #Iran in the cities of Isfahan, Tehran, Ahvaz, Haft Tappeh, Shush, Gachsaran, Kianshahr, Rasht & ...
#HappeningNow
March 11 - Isfahan, #Iran
First video footage of people gathering at the city's Khaju Bridge to continue their protests.
#IranProtests
#HappeningNow
March 11 - Isfahan, #Iran
More images of people gathering at the city's Khaju Bridge to continue their protests regarding the rerouting of Zayandeh River's water that has destroyed the lives of many farmers.
#IranProtests
Activists from Khuzestan Province, SW #Iran reporting the IRGC has launched numerous fish farms for their own profits near the Karoon Dam.
This is why the water of Zayandeh River & other such sources are being rerouted, destroying people's lives, they add.
#IranProtests
March 11 - Ahvaz, SW #Iran
Retired Ahvaz Steel Co. employees rallying outside the Khuzestan Steel Workers Retirement Fund, protesting poor living conditions.
#IranProtests continue.
March 11 - Barzok, south-central #Iran
People blocking the Kashan-Barzok highway, protesting authorities' refusal to take any measures. This path is known as the "Death Road" by locals due to a number of accidents taking place recently.
#IranProtests
March 11 - Isfahan, #Iran
Voice of protesters rallying against the rerouting of Zayandeh River's water that has destroyed the lives of many farmers.
(Image is of previous protests)
#IranProtests
March 11 - Isfahan, #Iran
Reports indicate authorities have dispatched a large number of security units as protesters head towards a court in Neekbakht to demand the release of demonstrators arrested yesterday.
(Image of the city's Khaju Bridge)
#IranProtests
#Iran - Names of those arrested in Tehran on #InternationalWomensDay:
(Left to right, top to bottom)
Shahla Entesari - Zohreh Assadpour - Ali Salem
Javad Tavaloli - Banafsheh Jamali - Sudabeh Rakhsh
Marzieh Amiri - Atefeh Khosravi - Azadeh Behkish
Mahsheed Assadpour
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#Iran - Names of those arrested in Tehran on #InternationalWomensDay:
Peyman Chahrazi, Mehrdad Qazi, Bahar Aslani, Marzieh Amiri, Molud Hajizadeh, Masumeh Akbari, Atefeh Khosravi, Zahra Ahmadi, Ayeena Qotbi Yaqubi & Zahra Ayati
(2/2)
March 11 - Isfahan, #Iran
Protesters marching at the city's Khaju Bridge, chanting "Farmers are willing to die but not live in shame."
#IranProtests
March 11 - Isfahan, #Iran
Farmers marching at the city's "Sabzeh Meydan" bazaar, protesting the drying of Zayandeh River.
#IranProtests
#HappeningNow
March 11 - Varzaneh, Isfahan Province, central #Iran
Voice explains people have locked the mayor's office from the outside & are staging a gathering demanding the release of recently arrested protesters.
#IranProtests
March 11 - Tehran, #Iran
Activists reporting IRGC Basij members of the Polytechnic University attacking college students holding protests against the arrest of their colleagues & heavy sentences issued by the regime's judiciary.
#IranProtests
March 11 - Ahvaz, SW #Iran
Employees of the National Steel Group are continuing their demonstrations seeking answers to their demands. Only 9 days are left to the Iranian calendar new year & no authorities are responding to these protesters.
#IranProtests
March 11 - Ahvaz, SW #Iran
More footage of National Steel Group employees continuing their demonstrations seeking answers to their demands.
#IranProtests
March 11 - Ahvaz, SW #Iran
More footage of National Steel Group employees continuing their major march seeking answers to their demands & chanting they will not live in shame.
#IranProtests
March 11 - Tehran, #Iran
Protesting students of Polytechnic University chanting "Shame on you" to IRGC Basij members (seen waiving the Iranian regime & yellow flags) attacking their rally held against the arrest of their colleagues & their heavy prison sentences.
#IranProtests
March 11 - Isahan Province, central #Iran
Farmers in the villages of Khorram & Khurjan have joined the ranks of their colleagues in Varzaneh & Ezhieh, demanding their plundered of the Zayandeh River waters.
#IranProtests #IranUprising
March 11 - Tehran, #Iran
More footage of Polytechnic University students standing up to the IRGC Basij members (seen waiving the Iranian regime & yellow flags) attacking their rally held against the arrest of their colleagues & their heavy prison sentences.
#IranProtests
March 11 - Ahvaz, SW #Iran
National Steel Group employees on their 20th day of continuing rallies seeking answers to their demands.
They are chanting: "Our enemy is right here & they just say America," ridiculing the Iranian regime's "Death to America" slogans.
#IranProtests
March 11 - Isfahan, #Iran
Abdolrazzaq St.
More images of people marching & protesting the drying of Zayandeh River.
#IranProtests
March 11 - Tehran, #Iran
More footage of Polytechnic University students staging a rally protesting the arrest of their colleagues & their heavy prison sentences.
Chants:
"#FreeAllPoliticalPrisoners"
"Free the detained college students"
#IranProtests #FreeAllProtesters
March 11 - Tehran, #Iran
Footage of Polytechnic University students staging a peaceful rally protesting the arrest of their colleagues & their heavy prison sentences.
University Basij members, seen waiving flags, attempt to provoke the protesters.
#IranProtests continue.
March 11 - Isfahan, #Iran
Video shows injured & arrested protesting farmers transferred from hospitals to the local intelligence department.
Activists on social media are praising their high spirits.
#IranProtests continue.
March 11 - Barzok, south-central #Iran
Image of locals blocking the Kashan-Barzok highway, protesting authorities' refusal to take any measures. This path is known as the "Death Road" due to a number of accidents taking place recently.
#IranProtests
March 11 - Isfahan, central #Iran
Major rally held of farmers & others protesting the drying of Zayandeh River.
Chant:
"Rouhani is a big liar"
#IranProtests continue.
March 11 - Khorramabad, W #Iran
Employees of the Melal (Vahdat) Credit Institution protesting not receiving their (Iranian calendar) New Year pay & pensions.
Corruption in credit firms now impacting their own employees...
#IranProtests continue.
March 11 - Tehran, #Iran‌
Contractors holding rally outside the capital's City Council building, chanting:
"We don't want an incompetent council."
#IranProtests continue.
March 11 - Tehran, #Iran‌
Contractors holding rally outside the capital's City Council building, chanting:
"Our wages are already low & you're not even giving us that."
#IranProtests continue.
March 11 - Barzok, south-central #Iran‌
More footage of locals blocking the Kashan-Barzok highway, protesting authorities' refusal to take any measures. In the past few days 3 people have died & nearly 20 injured due to the road's unsafe conditions.
#IranProtests
March 11 - Kermanshah Province, #Iran‌
These locals are protesting the fact that a road was prepared for asphalt paving five months ago. Yet no measures have been taken since & the local mayor will not respond to the people's demands.
#IranProtests
March 12 - Isfahan, central #Iran‌
First image of today's major rally beginning to form by farmers & others protesting the drying of Zayandeh River.
#IranProtests continue.
March 12 - Isfahan Province, #Iran‌
Reports indicate protesting youths arrested the days before in these rallies have been transferred from a "Revolution Court" in Varzaneh to a court in the town of Jelge (Harand).
#IranProtests continue.
#HappeningNow
March 12 - Isfahan, central #Iran‌
First video of today's rally beginning to form by farmers & others from the town of Varzaneh, protesting the drying of Zayandeh River.
#IranProtests continue.
#HappeningNow
March 12 - Ahvaz, SW #Iran‌
Employees of the National Steel Group launching their 21st day of strikes & protests.
#IranProtests continue.
March 12 - Ahvaz, SW #Iran‌
More footage of National Steel Group employees launching their 21st day of strikes & protests.
#IranProtests continue.
March 12 - Isfahan, central #Iran‌
More footage of today's rally beginning to form by farmers & others protesting the drying of Zayandeh River.
#IranProtests continue.
March 12 - Isfahan, central #Iran‌
More footage of today's rally by farmers & others protesting the drying of Zayandeh River.
They are chanting: "Oh this treason, officials should be ashamed"
#IranProtests continue.
March 12 - Isfahan, central #Iran‌
More still images of today's rally by farmers & others protesting the drying of Zayandeh River.
#IranProtests continue.
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March 12 - Isfahan, central #Iran‌
More incoming footage of today's rally by farmers & others protesting the drying of Zayandeh River. Crowd is growing.
#IranProtests continue.
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March 12 - Isfahan, central #Iran‌
More incoming footage of today's rally by farmers & others protesting the drying of Zayandeh River. Crowd is growing.
#IranProtests continue.
March 12 - Isfahan, central #Iran‌
March turning into major rally by farmers & others protesting the drying of Zayandeh River. Crowd is growing by the minute, activists say.
#IranProtests continue.
March 12 - Isfahan, central #Iran‌
New images of farmers & others gathering to launch their rally, protesting the drying of Zayandeh River.
#IranProtests continue.
This map portrays the cities & towns of #Iran‌ witness to #IranProtests on Sunday, March 11th.
#Iranianprotests #IranUprising in the making.
March 12 - Ahvaz, SW #Iran‌
National Steel Group employees on their 21st day of strikes & protests.
They're chanting, "No nation has seen such injustice."
#IranProtests continue.
Activists have obtained an #Iran‌ Interior Ministry - Yazd Province letter showing the arrangements made to transfer Zayandeh River waters to the cities of Yazd & Kashan, resulting in the ongoing #IranProtests of Isfahan Province.
March 12 - Isfahan, central #Iran‌
Farmers & others protesting the drying of Zayandeh River.
Chant:
"Imprisoned farmers must be released."
#IranProtests continue.
#مظاهرات_ايران
#انتفاضه_الشعب_الايراني
March 12 - Ahvaz, SW #Iran‌
Various scenes of National Steel Group employees on the 21st day of their strike.
#IranProtests continue.
#مظاهرات_ايران
#انتفاضه_الشعب_الايراني
March 12 - Isfahan, central #Iran‌
Farmers & others rallying outside the state TV/radio office (IRIB) protesting the drying of Zayandeh River.
#IranProtests continue.
#مظاهرات_ايران
#انتفاضه_الشعب_الايراني
March 12 - Tehran, #Iran‌
Store-owners of the Plasco complex that was destroyed in a fire back in Jan 2017 rallied today, saying their property was stolen & then ridiculing the regime's "Death to Israel" slogan.
#IranProtests continue.
#مظاهرات_ايران
#انتفاضه_الشعب_الايراني
March 12 - Shiraz, #Iran‌
These long lines of workers are protesting not receiving their wages for 12 months.
#IranProtests continue.
#مظاهرات_ايران
#انتفاضه_الشعب_الايراني
March 12 - Varzaneh, central #Iran‌
Angry farmers are seen pushing down electric poles providing electricity for the pump station pumping water away from their local rivers & damaging their farm lands.
#IranProtests continue.
#مظاهرات_ايران
#انتفاضه_الشعب_الايراني
March 12 - #Iran‌
Families of protesters arrested on #InternationalWomensDay rallying outside Tehran's Evin Prison (L) & Qarchak Prison in Varamin (R), located southeast of the capital, seeking their loved ones' release.
#FreeAllPoliticalPrisoners #FreeAllProtesters
#IranProtests
March 12 - Qarchak Prison, SE of TEhran, #Iran‌
Women arrested on #InternationalWomensDay seen here released from prison.
#FreeAllPoliticalPrisoners #FreeAllProtesters
#IranProtests
March 12 - Tehran, #Iran‌
14 Women arrested on #InternationalWomensDay have been released from prison, reports indicate. A number of them are seen here.
#FreeAllPoliticalPrisoners #FreeAllProtesters
#IranProtests
Tehran, #Iran‌
Reports indicate authorities intend to order schools & bazaar store-owners close early on Tuesday, March 13th to prevent the spread of scheduled nationwide #IranProtests.
March 13 - Tehran, #Iran‌
Taleghani St. - 2:30 am local time
Activists provide footage of authorities launching road blocks prior to scheduled #IranProtests across the capital & throughout the country.
According to the ITU, #Iran‌ witnessed Asia's largest ICT increase in 2017 & ranked 2nd in the world in this regard.
Iran's communications minister boasted this "accomplishment," knowing such capabilities will only be used to confront #IranProtests.
mehrnews.com/news/4249748/%…
March 13 - Ahvaz, SW #Iran‌
Employees of National Steel Group have launched their protest rally today outside the governor's office in this city. This is the 22nd consecutive day these gatherings are continuing.
#IranProtests
This map of March 12th shows the locations of calls made for rallies (seen in green), staged #IranProtests (seen in blue) and security measures (seen in orange) across #Iran‌.
#IranUprising
#HappeningNow
March 13 - Rasht, N #Iran‌
Investors demanding their plundered savings from the IRGC-backed Caspian credit firm.
#IranProtests continue.
March 13 - Damghan, east of Tehran, #Iran‌
Activists providing this image & saying authorities are installing closed-circuit cameras to control #IranProtests planned for today, marking the country's national "Fire Festivities" days prior to the Iranian calendar new year.
March 13 - Ahvaz, SW #Iran‌
Employees of National Steel Group rallying for 22nd consecutive day.
They are heard chanting:
"State police, listen up, we are workers, not hooligans"
#IranProtests
#مظاهرات_ايران
#انتفاضه_الشعب_الايراني
March 13 - #Kermanshah, W #Iran‌
Protesters set fire to large banner of regime leader Ali Khamenei.
#IranProtests
#مظاهرات_ايران
#انتفاضه_الشعب_الايراني
March 13 - Sanandaj, #Kurdistan Province, W #Iran‌
City municipality contractors seeking answers to demands they have been raising for the past four years.
#IranProtests
#مظاهرات_ايران
#انتفاضه_الشعب_الايراني
March 13 - Mashhad, NE #Iran‌
Activists prepares for today's scheduled #IranProtests marking the national "Fire Festivities" by setting fire to image of regime leader Ali Khamenei & founder Khomeini.
#مظاهرات_ايران
#انتفاضه_الشعب_الايراني
#BREAKING
March 13 - Mashhad, NE #Iran‌
Sources indicate the situation is tense. In "Panj Tan Street," located south of the city, activists say police motorcyclists are harassing the youth. Authorities are also stopping all vehicles with tinted windows.
#IranProtests
March 13 - Salmas, NW #Iran‌
Activist seen spray painting images of regime leader Ali Khamenei & founder Khamenei.
These are signs of increasing #IranProtests as the nation prepares to mark the national "Fire Festivities."
#مظاهرات_ايران
#انتفاضه_الشعب_الايراني
March 13 - Ahvaz, SW #Iran‌
Employees of National Steel Group rallying for 22nd consecutive day.
They are heard chanting:
"I won't leave until I get what is rightfully mine"
#IranProtests
#مظاهرات_ايران
#انتفاضه_الشعب_الايراني
March 13 - Rasht, N #Iran‌
Women playing a leading role as investors demand their plundered savings from the IRGC-backed Caspian credit firm.
They are heard chanting:
"All Iranians are demanding Rouhani's impeachment"
#IranProtests continue.
A sign of how #Iran‌'s regime is terrified of the annual "Fire Festivital."
Semi-official Asr Iran website:
"Let's celebrate, but end this street war"
"Youths turn the streets into war zones"
#IranProtests
asriran.com/fa/news/598610…
March 13 - Isfahan, #Iran‌
Brave woman takes the microphone and says:
"All this cruelty until when?"
"Why shouldn't I have money to see a doctor?"
"What happened to Zayandeh River?"
#IranProtests continue.
March 13 - Kangavar, W #Iran‌
First signs of "Fire Festival" celebrations beginning.
Authorities are terrified of losing control & such measures turning into major anti-regime protests.
#IranProtests
March 13 - Tabriz, NW #Iran‌
Activists reporting authorities dispatching large number of anti-riot units to the stadium hosting the Tabriz vs. Al-Jazeera football match.
#IranProtests
March 13 - Tabriz, NW #Iran‌
Activists reporting authorities blocking the Homafaran Square on Vali Asr St.
Such measures are taken to prevent further #IranProtests.
Bandar Abbas, S #Iran‌
Activist provides footage of security forces on high alert due to scheduled #FireFest rallies.
#IranProtests #4Shanbesouri
March 13 - Isfahan, #Iran‌
Brave old man makes serious demands:
"We demand our share of Zayandeh River's waters for farming."
"We are asking for water & you opened fire on us, blinding 14 protesters."
"We will NOT back down."
#IranProtests continue.
#BREAKING
March 13 - Lavasan, NE of Tehran, #Iran‌
Protesters setting fire to IRGC Basij base.
#FireFest
#4ShanbeSouri
#IranProtests
March 13 - Tehran, #Iran‌
Concerned over scheduled #FireFest protests, authorities are forcing bazaar store-owners to close down.
#4ShanbeSouri
#IranProtests
March 13 - Robat Karim, SW of Tehran, #Iran‌
Brave protester throws fire targeting large image of Iranian regime leader Ali Khamenei & founder Khomeini.
#FireFest
#4ShanbeSouri
#IranProtests
March 13 - Sanandaj, W #Iran‌
Protesters starting #FireFest / #4ShanbeSouri celebrations.
#PMOI / #MEK
#IranProtests
March 13 - Karaj, W of Tehran, #Iran‌
Protesters starting #FireFest / #4ShanbeSouri celebrations.
#IranProtests
Bandar Mahshahr, S #Iran‌
Azim Ghabishavi, the brother of of Abdol-Hossein Ghabishavi, the Friday prayer imam in this city, has been reportedly killed by two gunmen in a drive-by shooting.
#IranProtests
March 13 - Nahavand, W #Iran‌
Protesters starting #FireFest, defying authorities banning such #4ShanbeSouri celebrations.
#IranProtests
March 13 - Karaj, W of Tehran, #Iran‌
Authorities dispatching large number of anti-riot security forces to confront any #FireFest celebrations.
#PMOI #MEK
#IranProtests
March 13 - Baneh, #Kurdistan Province, W #Iran‌
Protesters starting #FireFest, defying authorities banning such #4ShanbeSouri celebrations. Activists say the beltway is turning into a war zone.
#IranProtests
March 13 - Meshkin Shahr, NW #Iran‌
Protesters starting #FireFest, defying authorities banning such #4ShanbeSouri celebrations. Reports indicate security forces fled the scene.
#PMOI #MEK
#IranProtests
March 13 - Punak, Tehran, #Iran‌
Protesters are continuing #FireFest, defying authorities banning such #4ShanbeSouri celebrations. Activists say the scene looks like a war zone.
#IranProtests
March 13 - Sanandaj, #Kurdistan Province, W #Iran‌
Activists sending video footage of authorities dispatching large number of anti-riot units to quell #FireFest / #4ShanbeSouri celebrations.
#IranProtests
March 13 - Meshkin Shahr, NW #Iran‌
More footage of protesters starting #FireFest, defying authorities banning such #4ShanbeSouri celebrations. Reports indicate security forces fled the scene.
#PMOI #MEK
#IranProtests
WARNING - VULGAR LANGUAGE
March 13 - Tabriz, NW #Iran‌
Protesters celebrating #FireFest and clashing with authorities banning such #4ShanbeSouri celebrations. Footage shows security forces fleeing the scene.
#IranProtests
March 13 - Qazvin, NW #Iran‌
Protesters starting #FireFest, defying authorities banning such #4ShanbeSouri celebrations. Activists reporting police stationed near the protesters.
#IranProtests
March 13 - Zibashahr, SE Tehran, #Iran‌
Protesters launching #FireFest, chanting "Death to Dictator" and defying authorities banning such #4ShanbeSouri celebrations.
#PMOI #MEK
#IranProtests
March 13 - #Kermanshah, W #Iran‌
Activist reports authorities launching large number of security forces to confront #FireFest / #4ShanbeSouri celebrations.
#PMOI #MEK
#IranProtests
March 13 - Karaj, W of Tehran, #Iran‌
Protesters launching #FireFest, chanting "Death to Khamenei" & "Death to Dictator," defying authorities banning such #4ShanbeSouri celebrations.
#PMOI #MEK
#IranProtests
March 13 - Tehran, #Iran‌
Protesters celebrating #FireFest with major fireworks.
#IranProtests
March 13 - Darab, S #Iran‌
Activists reporting authorities at the city entrance are stopping each vehicle to warn people not to shout any chants during the #FireFest / #4ShanbeSouri celebrations.
#PMOI #MEK
#IranProtests
March 13 - Bukan, NW #Iran‌
Protesters starting #FireFest and authorities cannot impose their banning regulations of such #4ShanbeSouri celebrations.
#IranProtests
March 13 - Urmia, NW #Iran‌
Protesters starting #FireFest / #4ShanbeSouri celebrations.
Activist chants "Death to Dictator"
#IranProtests
March 13 - Karaj, W of Tehran #Iran‌
Activist says protesters in #FireFest / #4ShanbeSouri celebrations launching a protest rally.
#IranProtests
March 13 - Karaj, W of Tehran #Iran‌
Protesters in major #FireFest / #4ShanbeSouri celebrations.
#PMOI #MEK
#IranProtests
March 13 - Eslamshahr, SW of Tehran #Iran‌
Activist says protesters in #FireFest / #4ShanbeSouri celebrations are setting fire to trash canisters.
#PMOI #MEK
#IranProtests
March 13 - Javanrud, W #Iran‌
Video of #FireFest / #4ShanbeSouri celebrations shows highly sensitive atmosphere.
#IranProtests
#HappeningNow #BREAKING
March 13 - Mashhad, NE #Iran‌
Reports of #FireFest / #4ShanbeSouri celebrations indicate protesters throwing a hand-made grenade at a police vehicle.
#IranProtests
March 13 - Andimeshk, SW #Iran‌
Shohada (Martyrs) St.
Reports of #FireFest / #4ShanbeSouri celebrations show protesters launching large fires.
#IranProtests
March 13 - Tehran, #Iran‌
Reports of #FireFest / #4ShanbeSouri from activists indicate large number of security forces dispatched to the capital's streets.
#IranProtests
March 13 - Ravansar, W #Iran‌
Reports of #FireFest / #4ShanbeSouri from activists indicate show intense use of fireworks by protesters and people taking control of streets.
#IranProtests
March 13 - Tehran, #Iran‌
Reports of #FireFest / #4ShanbeSouri show protesters in control of a street, forcing two IRGC Basij members on a motorcycle to flee the scene, activists say.
#PMOI #MEK
#IranProtests
March 13 - Tehran, #Iran‌
Reports of #FireFest / #4ShanbeSouri show protesters standing up to security forces & their repressive measures, activists say.
#PMOI #MEK
#IranProtests
March 13 - Tabriz, #Iran‌
Reports of #FireFest / #4ShanbeSouri show people celebrating despite presence of security forces, activists say. Voice says, "Death to Khamenei" & "Death to Rouhani."
#PMOI #MEK
#IranProtests
March 13 - Zanjan, NW #Iran‌
Reports of #FireFest / #4ShanbeSouri show protesters in control of a street & using handmade grenades, activists say.
Voice says, We answer fire with fire."
#PMOI #MEK
#IranProtests
March 13 - Abhar, NW #Iran‌
Reports of #FireFest / #4ShanbeSouri show protesters taking control of a street, and using handmade grenades, activists say.
#PMOI #MEK
#IranProtests
March 13 - Tabriz, NW #Iran‌
Reports of #FireFest / #4ShanbeSouri show protesters turning the city into a war zone, activists say.
#IranProtests
March 13 - Ardabil, NW #Iran‌
Sounds of #FireFest / #4ShanbeSouri heard from this city resembles a city at war, activists say.
#IranProtests
March 13 - Tehran, #Iran‌
Reports of #FireFest / #4ShanbeSouri show protesters using a powerful handmade bomb, activists say.
#IranProtests
March 13 - Ahvaz, SW #Iran‌
Reports of #FireFest / #4ShanbeSouri show authorities using roadblocks to prevent protest gatherings, activists say.
#IranProtests
March 13 - Zanjan, NW #Iran‌
Reports of #FireFest / #4ShanbeSouri show protesters in control of a street, activists say. Voice says, "We answer fire with fire."
#PMOI #MEK
#IranProtests
March 13 - Andimeshk, #Iran‌
Partu St.
Reports of #FireFest / #4ShanbeSouri show protesters in skirmishes against IRGC Basij members, activists say.
#PMOI #MEK
#IranProtests
March 13 - Bukan, NW #Iran‌
Reports of #FireFest / #4ShanbeSouri show protesters in control of a street and the atmosphere looking more like a war scene, activists say.
#IranProtests
March 13 - Varamin, SE of Tehran, #Iran‌
Reports of #FireFest / #4ShanbeSouri show protesters throwing handmade sound grenades at government buildings, activists say.
#IranProtests
March 13 - Qarchak, SE of Tehran, #Iran‌
Reports of #FireFest / #4ShanbeSouri show protesters throwing handmade sound grenades outside of an IRGC Basij site, activists say.
#PMOI / #MEK
#IranProtests
March 13 - Andimeshk, SW #Iran‌
Partu St.
Reports of #FireFest / #4ShanbeSouri celebrations show protesters using powerful sound grenades, activists say.
#PMOI / #MEK
#IranProtests
March 13 - Tehran, #Iran‌
While authorities had banned all forms of #FireFest / #4ShanbeSouri celebrations, the people literally took control of the capital's Vali Asr Square, activists say.
#IranProtests
March 13 - Northern Khorasan Province, #Iran‌
The people are not abiding by regulations all forms of #FireFest / #4ShanbeSouri celebrations, activists say.
#IranProtests
March 13 - Tehran, #Iran‌
Daneshju Park
People are not obeying authorities' banning of all forms of #FireFest / #4ShanbeSouri celebrations. Large number of security forces dispatched to this area.
#IranProtests
March 13 - Mahshahr, SW #Iran‌
Images show people are not obeying authorities' banning of all forms of #FireFest / #4ShanbeSouri celebrations.
#IranProtests
March 13 - Shahin Shahr, central #Iran‌
Reports indicate #FireFest / #4ShanbeSouri rallies are now scenes of skirmishes between youths & security forces.
#PMOI #MEK
#IranProtests
March 13 -Rasht, N #Iran‌
Images show people not obeying authorities' banning of all forms of #FireFest / #4ShanbeSouri celebrations by setting up large fires.
#IranProtests
March 13 - Urmia, NW #Iran‌
Footage shows people taking control of Eslamabad St. during today's #FireFest / #4ShanbeSouri celebrations.
#IranProtests
March 13 - Behbahan, SW #Iran‌
Footage shows people setting up major fires & blocking the old Ahvaz road during today's #FireFest / #4ShanbeSouri celebrations.
Voice chants, "Death to Khamenei."
#IranProtests
March 13 - Yazd, central #Iran‌
Footage shows youth during today's #FireFest / #4ShanbeSouri celebrations forcing police to fall back in response to their use of powerful firecrackers.
#IranProtests
March 13 - Saveh, SW of Tehran, #Iran‌
Footage shows people using handmade sound grenades & taking control of a park during today's #FireFest / #4ShanbeSouri celebrations. A large fire is made & security forces are not entering the area.
#IranProtests
March 13 - Tabriz, NW #Iran‌
Footage shows people taking on security forces during today's #FireFest / #4ShanbeSouri celebrations.
#IranProtests
March 13 - Hamedan, W #Iran‌
Footage shows people taking on IRGC Basij forces during today's #FireFest / #4ShanbeSouri celebrations.
#PMOI / #MEK
#IranProtests
March 13 - Astaneh-ye Ashrafiyeh, N #Iran‌
Footage shows people during today #FireFest / #4ShanbeSouri celebrations, mocking a ban imposed by authorities & caring less about security forces trying to prevent them from partying.
#IranProtests
March 13 - Tehran, #Iran‌
Sadeghiyeh Square
Footage shows protesters setting a trash canister on fire during today's #FireFest / #4ShanbeSouri festivities
#IranProtests
March 13 - Tehran, #Iran‌
Footage shows people during today's #FireFest / #4ShanbeSouri celebrations, ridiculing all the misery brought about by the mullahs' regime.
#PMOI / #MEK
#IranProtests
March 13 - Shahr-e-Rey, S of Tehran, #Iran‌
Footage shows youth during today's #FireFest / #4ShanbeSouri celebrations forcing a fire truck to flee the scene after it intended to put out their fire.
#PMOI / #MEK
#IranProtests
March 13 - Karaj, #Iran‌
Footage shows youth during today's #FireFest / #4ShanbeSouri celebrations being attacked by IRGC Basij units, according to activists.
#PMOI / #MEK
#IranProtests
March 13 - Bandar Mahshahr, SW #Iran‌
Footage shows today's #FireFest / #4ShanbeSouri celebrations.
Scenes are similar to war zones, activists say.
#IranProtests
March 13 - #Kermanshah, W #Iran‌
Footage shows today's #FireFest / #4ShanbeSouri celebrations & youth chanting "Death to Basiji," referring to members of the IRGC paramilitary Basij units.
#IranProtests
March 13 - Tehran, #Iran‌
Jomhouri (Republic) St.
Footage shows today's #FireFest / #4ShanbeSouri celebrations & youth chanting "Death to Dictator."
#IranProtests
March 13 - Tehran, #Iran‌
Footage shows today's #FireFest / #4ShanbeSouri celebrations & youth defying all bans & odds to stage their party, mocking the regime in the process.
#IranProtests
March 13 - Tehran, #Iran‌
More footage of today's #FireFest / #4ShanbeSouri celebrations & youth defying all bans & odds to stage their party, mocking the regime in the process.
#IranProtests
March 13 - Zanjan, NW #Iran‌
Images of today's #FireFest / #4ShanbeSouri celebrations, depicting more of a war zone.
#IranProtests
U.S. President @realDonaldTrump appointed Mike Pompeo as his new Secretary of State on the same day #Iran‌'s regime failed to maintain a restive nation of #IranProtests in today's #FireFest / #4ShanbeSouri.
A good friend sent me this. I thought it would be appropriate.
March 13 - Tabriz, NW #Iran‌
Images of today's #FireFest / #4ShanbeSouri celebrations & what appears to be security forces getting ready to attack the people, activist says.
#IranProtests
March 13 - Tabriz, NW #Iran‌
Footage of today's #FireFest / #4ShanbeSouri celebrations & what appears to be protesting in a skirmish with security forces, activist says.
#IranProtests
March 13 - Tabriz, NW #Iran‌
More footage of today's #FireFest / #4ShanbeSouri celebrations & what appears to be protesting in a skirmish with security forces, activist says.
#IranProtests
March 13 - Khorramabad, W #Iran‌
More footage of Tuesday's annual Fire Festival & protesters setting fire to an IRGC Basij site in Tankabon, activist says.
#IranProtests
March 13 - #Kermanshah, W #Iran‌
More footage of Tuesday's annual Fire Festival & protesters chanting "Death to Dictator," activist says.
#IranProtests
March 13 - Isfahan, central #Iran‌
More footage of Tuesday's annual Fire Festival & activist saying IRGC Basij members attempted to disperse the crowd, only to be booed by the people.
#IranProtests
March 13 - #Kermanshah, W #Iran‌
More footage of Tuesday's annual Fire Festival & protesters chanting "No fear, we're all together," activist says.
#IranProtests
March 13 - Mashhad, NE #Iran‌
Footage of Tuesday's annual Fire Festival & activist saying authorities launched checkpoints to harass the people & confiscate their vehicles.
Footage from #PMOI / #MEK network inside Iran.
#IranProtests
March 13 - Bandar Mahshahr, S #Iran‌
Image of Tuesday's annual Fire Festival shows the end result of protesters using firecrackers on a wall of pro-regime slogans.
#IranProtests
March 13 - Mashhad, NE #Iran‌
Activists posting footage of Tuesday's annual Fire Festival saying the sounds heard in this video are not firecrackers or fireworks, but pellet guns fired by security forces onto people celebrating this annual holiday.
#IranProtests
This map depicts the scope of #IranProtests on March 13 as the nation celebrated #Iran‌'s annual "Fire Festival," defying all bans & large number of security units dispatched by the authorities.
March 15 - Ahvaz, SW #Iran‌
Employees of the National Steel Group are staging the 24th consecutive day of their protests & strikes, demanding delayed paychecks.
#IranProtests
March 15 - Ilam, W #Iran‌
Activists say in this scene street-vendors stand up & resist an attack staged by regime security forces.
#IranProtests continue.
March 15 - Qazvin, NW #Iran‌
Employees of the Iran Powder Co. rallying outside the governor's office, demanding 6 months of delayed paychecks.
#IranProtests continue.
March 15 - Varzaneh, central #Iran‌
People rallying outside a building of the government's farming authorities demanding their plundered share of river waters for their farms.
"We want water, we want bread, not money in our pockets," they are chanting.
#IranProtests continue.
March 15 - Ahvaz, SW #Iran‌
Employees of the National Steel Group are demanding their delayed paychecks.
They're chanting:
"We are workers, not slaves; we want our paychecks, not just promises."
#IranProtests
March 14 - Fars Province, S #Iran‌
Employees of the Tile Co. rallying outside the Fars Industry & Mining Dept. They are seen symbolically hanging a dummy of a worker.
#IranProtests
March 13 - Tehran, #Iran‌
Newly received footage shows a protester throwing a powerful sound grenade at an IRGC Basij site in the capital's 8th district (Nezam Abad).
Footage from #PMOI / #MEK network inside the country.
#IranProtests
March 13 - Tabriz, NW #Iran‌
Newly received footage shows a police vehicle set on fire by protesters.
Footage from #PMOI / #MEK network inside the country.
#IranProtests
March 15 - Ilam, W #Iran‌
Activists say in this scene street-vendors stand up & resist an attack staged by regime security forces. Shots are fired by authorities, reports indicate.
#IranProtests continue.
Top images show #Iran‌'s Transportation Ministry officials signing a contract with a Chinese company to purchase 450 railroad wagons.
Two bottom images show innocent employees of the Pars Wagon Manufacturing Co. who are unemployed.
More reason for #IranProtests.
March 16 - Isfahan, central #Iran‌
First images of farmers protesting the drying of a local river that provided for their agricultural lands.
#IranProtests
This map shows the scope of #Iran‌ protests reported on March 15th.
#IranProtests
Blue representing protest rallies.
Orange representing repressive measures.
Green representing calls made for rallies.
March 15 - Qarchak, SE Tehran, #Iran‌
Activist reports a municipality agent attacks street-vendors, only to be responded by the people.
Such scenes prove the society is a powder keg ready to explode.
#IranProtests
March 16 - Isfahan, central #Iran‌
Protesting farmers continued their rallies today, entering the city's Friday prayers to further express their demands.
#IranProtests
March 16 - Isfahan, central #Iran‌
Protesting farmers continue their rallies today, entering the city's Friday prayers and demanding answers.
They are also heard chanting against the state TV/radio broadcasting.
#BanIRIB
#IranProtests
March 16 - Isfahan, central #Iran‌
Protesting farmers continue their rallغ today, entering the city's Friday prayers and demanding answers.
They are also heard chanting:
"We want water, we want jobs, not just small amounts of money."
#IranProtests
March 16 - Isfahan, central #Iran‌
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Protesting farmers continue their rallies today, marching & demanding answers to why their farms are deprived of water.
#IranProtests
March 16 - Isfahan, central #Iran‌
(2/2)
Protesting farmers continue their rallies today, marching & demanding answers to why their farms are deprived of water.
#IranProtests
March 16 - Isfahan, central #Iran‌
Protesting farmers continue their rallies today, seen here turning their back to the Friday prayer imam as they chant & demand answers about why their farms are deprived of water.
#IranProtests
March 16 - Isfahan, central #Iran‌
Protesting farmers continue their rallies today, rallying outside the city's state TV/radio department.
#BanIRIB2018
#IranProtests
As farmers of Isfahan Province, central #Iran‌, continue to protest, their MP said plans to pump water to an adjacent province has been suspended.
An activist, however, shows a 2nd pipe network being installed to pump even more water out.
More reason for #IranProtests.
March 16 - Isfahan, central #Iran‌
Scene of protesting farmers entering the Friday prayer scene & continuing to demand answers about why their farms are deprived of water. Authorities are seen not daring to take any action against the large crowd.
#IranProtests
March 16 - Isfahan, central #Iran‌
More scenes of protesting farmers demanding answers about why their farms are deprived of water.
#IranProtests
March 16 - Isfahan, central #Iran‌
More scenes of protesting farmers demanding answers about why their farms are deprived of water.
They are chanting:
"Our shame, our state TV/radio"
#BanIRIB2018
#IranProtests
March 16 - Isfahan, central #Iran‌
More scenes of protesting farmers demanding answers on why their farms are deprived of water.
They are chanting slogans against the regime.
#IranProtests
March 16 - Isfahan, central #Iran‌
With their backs to the city's Friday prayer imam (known as the representative of Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei), protesting farmers are heard chanting:
"Facing our country, backs to the enemy"
#IranProtests
March 16 - Ahvaz, SW #Iran‌
Employees of the National Steel Group staging the 25th consecutive day of protests & rallies.
#IranProtests
March 17 - Ahvaz, SW #Iran‌
Employees of the National Steel Group staging the 26th consecutive day of protests & rallies.
#IranProtests continue.
WARNING - DISTURBING FOOTAGE
March 17 - Ahvaz, SW #Iran‌
Activist reporting a Pride vehicle ran over one of the protesting employees of the National Steel Group staging the 26th consecutive day of their rallies.
#IranProtests continue.
March 17 - Ahvaz, SW #Iran‌
This is the protesting worker ran over by a Pride vehicle during today's National Steel Group protest rally.
#IranProtests continue.
March 17 - Ahvaz, SW #Iran‌
Employees of the National Steel Group staging the 26th consecutive day of their rallies.
They're chanting:
"Neither threats, nor prison, they're no longer effective"
#IranProtests continue.
March 17 - Ahvaz, SW #Iran‌
Employees of the National Steel Group on the 26th consecutive day of their rallies, seen here attacking the governor office building's gate as their demands go unanswered.
#IranProtests continue.
March 17 - Varzaneh, central #Iran‌
Activists saying this is a state police truck on fire. Following up for complimentary reports.
The town remains tense as angry farmers continue to rally demanding their share of water from a local river.
#IranProtests continue.
March 17 - Mianeh, NW #Iran‌
Railway workers on strike are seen here blocking the tracks, demanding their delayed paychecks.
#IranProtests continue.
March 17 - Tehran, #Iran‌
A group of Kian Tire Manufacturing retirees held a rally seeking answers to their demands.
#IranProtests continue
March 18 - Ahvaz, SW #Iran‌
Employees of the National Steel Group on the 27th consecutive day of their rallies, seen here chanting against government policies.
#IranProtests continue.
March 18 - Ahvaz, SW #Iran‌
More footage of the National Steel Group employees on the 27th consecutive day of their rallies.
#IranProtests continue.
#Breaking
Bukan, NW #Iran‌
Anti-riot guards fire tear gas in soccer stadium as fans chant anti-government slogans.
#IranProtests continue for #RegimeChange.
#BREAKING
Bukan, NW #Iran‌
More footage of anti-riot police firing tear gas in & outside of soccer stadium as fans chant anti-government slogans.
#IranProtests continue for #RegimeChange.
#BREAKING
Bukan, NW #Iran‌
People in dire conditions after anti-riot police fire tear gas in response to soccer fans chanting anti-government slogans.
#IranProtests continue for #RegimeChange.
#BREAKING
Bukan, NW #Iran‌
Intense scenes reported as soccer fans become furious in response to anti-riot police firing tear gas following anti-government slogans.
Activists say this country is literally a powder keg.
#IranProtests continue for #RegimeChange.
#BREAKING
Bukan, NW #Iran‌
More scenes of people, including chidlren, in dire conditions after anti-riot police fire tear gas in response to soccer fans chanting anti-government slogans.
#IranProtests continue for #RegimeChange.
Bukan, NW #Iran‌
New scenes of anti-riot police firing tear gas in response to soccer fans chanting anti-government slogans.
#IranProtests continue for #RegimeChange.
March 18 - Eslamshahr, SW of Tehran, #Iran‌
Workers seen here rallying & activists report anti-riot units resorting to severe actions to quell the demonstration.
#IranProtests continue.
Bukan, NW #Iran‌
New footage of anti-riot police firing tear gas in response to soccer fans chanting anti-government slogans.
#IranProtests continue for #RegimeChange.
#BreakingNews
Bukan, NW #Iran‌
After anti-riot police fired tear gas into crowds of soccer fans chanting anti-government slogans, people responded by destroying a state police vehicle.
#IranProtests continue for #RegimeChange.
#Iran‌'s regime in one picture - You be the judge:
Security forces resorting to brute force against fans chanting anti-government slogans during a soccer game.
More reason for #IranProtests & #RegimeChange.
March 19 - Fasa, southern #Iran‌
Municipality workers protesting authorities withholding their paychecks.
#IranProtests continue.
March 19 - Bandar Abbas, southern #Iran‌
Employees of the Persian Gulf Star Oil Co. are on strike after not receiving their paychecks last month.
#IranProtests continue.
March 19 - Asaluyeh, southern #Iran‌
Employees of the South Pars phase 12 gas project are on strike after not receiving their Iranian calendar new year bonuses & pensions.
#IranProtests continue.
March 18 - Bukan, NW #Iran‌
After anti-riot police fired tear gas into crowds of soccer fans chanting anti-government slogans, people responded by destroying a state police motorcycle, activists say.
#IranProtests continue for #RegimeChange.
March 18 - Bukan, NW #Iran‌
Image shows security forces attacking a #Kurdish photojournalist at a soccer match, igniting a major rally & protest. Crowd was heard chanting "Death to Khamenei," activists say.
#IranProtests continue for #RegimeChange.
March 19 - Kerman Province, central #Iran‌
People from four cities protesting the rerouting of local rivers' water to the north, damaging their farms as a result.
#IranProtests continue for #RegimeChange.
March 18 - Eslamshahr, SW of Tehran, #Iran‌
Employees of the Persian Gulf Transportation Co. protesting not receiving their Iranian calendar new year bonuses, this month's paycheck & demands of the past 12 months.
#IranProtests continue for #RegimeChange.
March 19 - Ahvaz, SW #Iran‌
Employees of the National Steel Group staging their 27th consecutive day of protests.
#IranProtests continue for #RegimeChange.
March 19 - Sarpol Zahab, W #Iran‌
Earthquake survivors protest to Iran VP Mohammad Reza Nobakht & the #Kermanshah governor, demanding answers to their needs. They forced authorities to flee the scene.
#IranProtests continue.
This map shows the number & scope of protests across #Iran on March 19th.
#IranProtests continue.
March 20 - Marivan, #Kurdistan Province, W #Iran
People celebrating #Nowruz are seen chanting "Death to Dictator."
#IranProtests continue.
March 20 - Pasargad, central #Iran
For those wondering how the mullahs' "celebrate" #Nowruz, here is a glimpse.
Video shows the police beating a young man, who like many others sought to welcome the new year alongside an ancient monument.
More reason for #IranProtests.
March 21 - Andimeshk, SW #Iran
Employees of the Arya Cement Co. protesting not receiving their salaries for the past 12 months.
#IranProtests
March 23 - Isfahan, central #Iran
Protesting farmers rallying once again at the city's Khaju Bridge, demanding answers on rerouting of Zayandeh River waters.
#IranProtests
March 23 - Isfahan, central #Iran
Unable to tolerate a simple rally held by farmers demanding answers on rerouting of a local river, authorities are dispatching security forces to the scene to prevent any anti-government #IranProtests.
March 23 - Isfahan, central #Iran
Angry farmers protesting authorities rerouting a local river, causing major issues for their lives.
#IranProtests.
March 23 - Isfahan, central #Iran
Angry farmers protesting authorities rerouting a local river, causing major issues for their lives.
They are heard chanting:
"We don't want incompetent officials"
#IranProtests
Rasht, #Iran
Four representatives of the "Iran Poplin" weaving company have been arrested for protesting not receiving wages for the past 3 months.
More reason for #IranProtests & #RegimeChange.
March 25 - Tehran, #Iran
Authorities gave a green light to flight heading to Urmia despite stormy weather. Passengers respond by chanting:
"Incompetent official, resign, resign"
#IranProtests
March 26 - Rasht, N #Iran
Employees of the "Iran Poplin" weaving company protesting expulsion of guild representatives & not receiving wages for the past 3 months.
#IranProtests
March 27 - Hafttapeh, SW #Iran
Employees of the Hafttapeh Sugar Cane Company's agricultural branch staged their first protest of the new Iranian calendar year, demanding 2 months of delayed wages & their new year bonuses.
#IranProtests
March 27 - Hafttapeh, SW #Iran
Video of employees of the Hafttapeh Sugar Cane Company's agricultural branch staging their first protest of the new Iranian calendar year, demanding 2 months of delayed wages & new year bonuses.
#IranProtests
March 27 - Hafttapeh, SW #Iran
Authorities are giving in to the demands raised by employees of the Hafttapeh Sugar Cane Co. Four apprehended guild representatives have been reportedly released. They continue to seek two months of delayed wages & new year bonuses.
#IranProtests
March 28 - Hafttapeh, SW #Iran
Employees of the Hafttapeh Sugar Cane Co. on their second day of strikes, demanding two months of delayed wages & new year bonuses.
#IranProtests
March 27 - Ahvaz, SW #Iran
Locals rallying outside state TV/radio building & protesting a recent insult by the IRIB.
#BanIRIB2018
#IranProtests
March 28 - Lenjan, central #Iran
Farmers rallying outside the governor's office & demanding their share of water for their farms.
#IranProtests
Susangerd, SW #Iran
Man sets his motorcycle ablaze after state police unjustly sought to confiscate it.
#IranProtests #WednesdayWisdom
March 27 - Ahvaz, SW #Iran
Locals seen forcing state police to retreat after authorities intended to destroy people's homes.
#IranProtests continue.
March 27 - Ahvaz, SW #Iran
More footage of locals standing up to state police firing tear gas. Authorities intended to destroy people's homes, activists say.
#IranProtests continue.
March 29 - Hafttapeh, SW #Iran
Employees of the Hafttapeh Sugar Cane Co. are seen heading towards the Shush governorate office to hold a protest rally. This comes after officials closed down their company.
#IranProtests continue.
March 29 - Shush, SW #Iran
Employees of the Hafttapeh Sugar Cane Co. rallying outside the Shush governor office and chanting in irony:
"Death to workers, hats off to oppressors"
#IranProtests continue.
March 29 - Hafttapeh, SW #Iran
Employees of the Hafttapeh Sugar Cane Co. rallying outside the factory. This is the third day of their strike.
#IranProtests continue.
#BREAKING
March 29 - Ahvaz, SW #Iran
Security forces deployed in crackdown of people protesting recent insult by state TV.
#BanIRIB
#IranProtests continue.
#BREAKING
March 29 - Ahvaz, SW #Iran
More footage of people protesting recent insult by state TV.
#BanIRIB
#IranProtests continue.
#BREAKING
March 29 - Ahvaz, SW #Iran
New footage of people protesting recent insult by state TV. People saying shots heard.
(1/5)
#BanIRIB
#IranProtests continue.
#BREAKING
March 29 - Ahvaz, SW #Iran
New footage of people protesting recent insult by state TV.
(2/5)
#BanIRIB
#IranProtests continue.
#BREAKING
March 29 - Ahvaz, SW #Iran
New footage of people protesting recent insult by state TV.
(3/5)
#BanIRIB
#IranProtests continue.
#BREAKING
March 29 - Ahvaz, SW #Iran
New footage of people protesting recent insult by state TV.
(4/5)
#BanIRIB
#IranProtests continue.
#BREAKING
March 29 - Ahvaz, SW #Iran
New footage of people protesting recent insult by state TV.
(5/5)
#BanIRIB
#IranProtests continue.
Mahshahr, SW #Iran
Locals protesting to insults by city theater, activists say.
Authorities heard begging people to stop their protests.
#IranProtests continue.
March 29 - Ahvaz, SW #Iran
Recently received footage of people protesting recent insult by state TV.
#BanIRIB
#IranProtests continue.
March 29 - Ahvaz, SW #Iran
Recently received footage of authorities dispatching anti-riot units in response to people staging widespread protests again recent state TV insults .
#BanIRIB
#IranProtests continue.
March 29 - Ahvaz, SW #Iran
More recently arrived footage of people protesting state TV insult.
#BanIRIB
#IranProtests continue.
March 29 - Ahvaz, SW #Iran
More recently arrived footage of people protesting state TV insult. Youths are seen standing up to anti-riot units, saying their rally is completely peaceful.
#BanIRIB
#IranProtests continue.
March 29 - Ahvaz, SW #Iran
Footage of anti-riot units imposing crackdown against people protesting state TV insult. Shots are heard.
#BanIRIB
#IranProtests continue.
March 29 - Ahvaz, SW #Iran
Newly received footage of anti-riot units imposing crackdown against people protesting state TV insult.
#BanIRIB
#IranProtests continue.
#BREAKING
March 30 - Ahvaz, SW #Iran
(1/2)
People continuing their march & rallies as they protest state TV insult.
#BanIRIB
#IranProtests continue.
#BREAKING
March 30 - Ahvaz, SW #Iran
(2/2)
People continuing their march & rallies as they protest state TV insult.
#BanIRIB
#IranProtests continue.
March 29 - Ahvaz, SW #Iran
Activists reporting women playing major part in the continuing march & rallies as locals protest state TV insult.
#BanIRIB
#IranProtests continue.
March 30 - Ahvaz, SW #Iran
Activists reporting people continuing to march & rally as locals protest state TV insult.
#BanIRIB
#IranProtests continue.
March 30 - Ahvaz, SW #Iran
Activists posting this video saying protesters are being surrounded by authorities & anti-riot units.
#BanIRIB
#IranProtests continue.
March 30 - Ahvaz, SW #Iran
Activists posting images of massive rallies as people continue to protester a recent state TV insult.
#BanIRIB
#IranProtests continue.
March 30 - Ahvaz, SW #Iran
Activists posting this video saying anti-riot units are seen shooting directly at protesters.
#BanIRIB
#IranProtests continue.
March 30 - Isfahan, central #Iran
Protesting farmers take matters in their own hands & open the path of Zayanderud River waters after authorities had rerouted the flow for their own benefits, activists say.
#IranProtests
March 30 - Abadan, SW #Iran
Activists reporting rallies continued into the night as protesters are furious about a recent state TV insult.
#BanIRIB
#IranProtests continue.
March 30 - Mahshahr, SW #Iran
Activists reporting rallies continued into the night as protesters are furious about a recent state TV insult.
#BanIRIB
#IranProtests continue.
March 30 - Hamidiyeh, SW #Iran
Activists reporting rallies continued into the night as protesters are furious about a recent state TV insult.
#BanIRIB
#IranProtests continue.
March 31 - Hafttapeh, SW #Iran
Employees of the Hafttapeh Sugar Cane Co. rallying outside the building demanding months of unpaid wages.
#IranProtests continue.
March 30 - Ahvaz, SW #Iran
Kianpars district
Activists reporting rallies continued into the night as protesters are furious about a recent state TV insult.
#BanIRIB
#IranProtests continue.
March 30 - Kut Seyed Naim, SW #Iran
Activists reporting rallies continued into the night as protesters are furious about a recent state TV insult.
#BanIRIB
#IranProtests continue.
#BREAKING
March 31 - Ahvaz, SW #Iran
4th day of rallies continued as protesters are furious about a recent state TV insult, government crackdown and marginalization of minorities.
#BanIRIB
#IranProtests continue.
March 31 - Ahvaz, SW #Iran
Footage shows anti-riot units being deployed from Khorramabad (W Iran) to Ahvaz.
4th day of rallies continue as protesters are furious about a recent state TV insult, regime crackdown & marginalization of minorities.
#BanIRIB
#IranProtests continue.
March 31 - Hafttapeh, SW #Iran
Reports show authorities hunting down employees of the city's sugar co.
Saeed Mansouri & Habib Jenaie are amongst those arrested. Foad Hejazi's brother has been arrested in his place. Authorities are also attacking employees' homes.
#IranProtests
March 31 - Kuy Alavi, Ahvaz, SW #Iran
4th day of rallies continue as protesters are furious about a recent state TV insult, regime crackdown & marginalization of minorities.
#BanIRIB
#IranProtests continue.
March 31 - Kuy Alavi, Ahvaz, SW #Iran
Activists report authorities dispatched to quell demonstration of protesters who are furious about a recent state TV insult, regime crackdown & marginalization of minorities.
#BanIRIB
#IranProtests continue.
March 31 - Ahvaz, SW #Iran
Farhani St.
Activists report authorities dispatched (shots heard) to quell demonstration of protesters who are furious about a recent state TV insult, regime crackdown & marginalization of minorities.
#BanIRIB
#IranProtests continue.
March 31 - Ahvaz, SW #Iran
Activists report unrest as locals, furious about a recent state TV insult, regime crackdown & marginalization of minorities, continue peaceful protests & authorities resort to crackdown.
#BanIRIB
#IranProtests continue.
(1/3)
March 31 - Ahvaz, SW #Iran
Activists report unrest as locals, furious about a recent state TV insult, regime crackdown & marginalization of minorities, continue peaceful protests & authorities resort to crackdown.
#BanIRIB
#IranProtests continue.
(2/3)
March 31 - Ahvaz, SW #Iran
Activists report unrest as locals, furious about a recent state TV insult, regime crackdown & marginalization of minorities, continue peaceful protests & authorities resort to crackdown.
#BanIRIB
#IranProtests continue.
(3/3)
March 31 - Ahvaz, SW #Iran
Protesters respond to a plainclothes agent seeking to infiltrate into their ranks during last night's rally.
Demonstrators are furious about a recent state TV insult, regime crackdown & marginalization of minorities.
#BanIRIB
#IranProtests continue.
March 31 - Ahvaz, SW #Iran
Protesters set fire to plainclothes agent's motor cycle.
Demonstrators are furious about a recent state TV insult, regime crackdown & marginalization of minorities.
#BanIRIB
#IranProtests continue.
I am not an advocate of violence. Not at all.
I am posting this clip just to show how the Iranian people feel about the regime ruling #Iran.
This is a second video of protesters responding to a plainclothes agent attempting to infiltrate into their rally.
#IranProtests continue.
April 1 - Abadan, SW #Iran
Activists reporting authorities dispatching anti-riot units & vehicles to create a climate of fear.
#IranProtests are taking their toll.
This cartoon is a brief yet telling history of #Iran.
#IranProtests are telling the mullahs: #GameOver
April 2 - Malashieh, Ahvaz, SW #Iran
People seen protesting cruelty & discrimination imposed by the mullahs' regime.
#IranProtests are taking their toll.
April 2 - Malashieh, Ahvaz, SW #Iran
More footage:
People seen protesting cruelty & discrimination imposed by the mullahs' regime.
#IranProtests are taking their toll.
April 3 - Baneh & Sardasht, #Kurdistan Province, W #Iran
Store-owners on strike.
#IranProtests continue.
April 3 - Javanrud, #Kermanshah Province, #Iran
Activist posts video of store-owners on strike, protesting the regime's cruelty.
#IranProtests continue.
April 3 - Saqqez, #Kurdistan Province, W #Iran
Bazaar store-owners on strike, protesting border closure & the IRGC taking control, negatively affecting the income of tens of thousands of people.
#IranProtests continue.
#BREAKING
April 3 - Ahvaz, SW #Iran
Protesters continuing rallies against state TV insults.
#BanIRIB
#IranProtests continue.
Human rights activists are saying more than 160 people have been arrested as protests continue in the cities of Ahvaz, Abadan, Mahshahr & Khorramshahr of Khuzestan Province, SW #Iran.
#IranProtests continue.
#BREAKING
April 3 - Ahvaz, SW #Iran
More footage of protesters continuing rallies against state TV insults.
#BanIRIB
#IranProtests continue.
#BREAKING
April 3 - Ahvaz, SW #Iran
Protesters identifying & destroying a vehicle belonging to an #IRGC element.
#BanIRIB
#IranProtests continue.
#BREAKING
April 3 - Ahvaz, SW #Iran
More footage of protesters continuing rallies against state TV insults. Locals of Lashkar Abad joining those from Shilang Abad.
#BanIRIB
#IranProtests continue.
#BREAKING
April 3 - Ahvaz, SW #Iran
Protesters setting fire to a government vehicle.
#BanIRIB
#IranProtests continue.
#BREAKING
April 3 - Ahvaz, SW #Iran
Video showing authorities dispatching security forces to disperse protesters.
#BanIRIB
#IranProtests continue.
April 3 - Ahvaz, SW #Iran
Activists say video shows killed IRGC element & his destroyed car after he tried to infiltrate into the protesters' ranks.
People are protesting insults by state TV against Iran's Arab community.
#BanIRIB
#IranProtests continue.
April 3 - Ahvaz, SW #Iran
More videos of angry protesters attacking IRGC element & his car after he tried to infiltrate into the protesters' ranks.
People are protesting insults by state TV against Iran's Arab community.
#BanIRIB
#IranProtests continue.
April 3 - Ahvaz, SW #Iran
More videos of locals protesting insults by state TV against the Arab community.
#BanIRIB
#IranProtests continue.
#BREAKING
April 4 - Ahvaz, #Iran
Protesters rallying in Ein Do district bazaar (Seyed Karim) & security forces attacking the peaceful demonstrators.
#IranProtests
#Iran activists saying dozens of people literally burned to death in a suspicious Ahvaz fire yet none of the media outlets cared to report it on their first pages.
#IranProtests will continue.
#BREAKING
April 4 - Ahvaz, #Iran
Protesters rallying in Ein Do district bazaar (Seyed Karim) & security forces are seen in this image surrounding the area.
#IranProtests
#BREAKING
April 4 - Ahvaz, #Iran
Activists reporting security forces attacking peaceful protesters.
There are reports of tear gas used against the demonstrators.
(1/3)
#IranProtests
#BREAKING
April 4 - Ahvaz, #Iran
Activists reporting security forces attacking peaceful protesters.
(2/3)
#IranProtests
#BREAKING
April 4 - Ahvaz, #Iran
Activists reporting security forces attacking peaceful protesters.
(3/3)
#IranProtests
#BREAKING
April 4 - Ahvaz, #Iran
Activists reporting security forces marching their units to create a climate of fear.
#IranProtests
April 4 - Ahvaz, #Iran
Protesters' spirits are high in their anti-government rally tonight.
#IranProtests
April 4 - Ahvaz, #Iran
More video showing night rallies by the lively protesters.
#IranProtests
April 4 - Ahvaz, SW #Iran
Employees of the National Steel Group rallying outside the governor's office demanding their delayed paychecks.
"If you're incompetent, then resign," they're chanting.
#IranProtests continue.
April 5 - Ahvaz, SW #Iran
Activists reporting security forces being dispatched to pre-scheduled location of tonight's rally.
#IranProtests continue.
April 5 - #Iran
Leaders of the Bakhtiari community expressing solidarity with the Arab community of Iran in their ongoing protests against insults by state TV.
#BanIRIB
#IranProtests continue.
#BREAKING
April 5 - Ahvaz, SW #Iran
Rallies continuing as demonstrators are protesting insults by state TV against Iran's Arab community.
#BanIRIB
#IranProtests
#BREAKING NEW FOOTAGE
April 5 - Ahvaz, SW #Iran
Rallies continuing as demonstrators protest insults by state TV against Iran's Arab community.
#BanIRIB
#IranProtests
#BREAKING NEW FOOTAGE
April 5 - Ahvaz, SW #Iran
Rallies continuing as protesters demand the regime to #FreeAllPoliticalPrisoners & stop altering the social fabric of their city.
#BanIRIB
#IranProtests
#BREAKING NEW FOOTAGE
April 5 - Ahvaz, SW #Iran
Rallies continuing as protesters call on all Iranians to support their demonstration.
#BanIRIB
#IranProtests
#BREAKING NEW FOOTAGE
April 5 - Ahvaz, SW #Iran
Activists saying authorities are dispatching security forces to create a climate of fear & quell the protesters.
#BanIRIB
#IranProtests
#BREAKING NEW FOOTAGE
April 6 - Kian district, Ahvaz, SW #Iran
12 am local time
Protesters continuing their anti-government rallies.
#BanIRIB
#IranProtests
#BREAKING
April 6 - Ahvaz, SW #Iran
Images show the vehicle of an MP from Ahvaz being targeted in gunfire.
#IranProtests escalating.
April 6 - Varzaneh, Isfahan Province, central #Iran
Farmers continuing their protests against rerouting of local river waters by authorities, leading to the destruction of their crops.
These protests are continuing for 50 days now.
#IranProtests
Ahvaz, SW #Iran
Protesting youth arrested by authorities.
#IranProtests continue.
Iranians from across the country seen here expressing their solidarity with the Arab community protests in Ahvaz, SW #Iran. This goes against state TV discrimination & marginalization of Iran's minorities.
#BanIRIB
#IranProtests

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#BREAKING
U.S. President Donald Trump has accepted the resignation of Nikki Haley as UN Ambassador.

My gut tells me an even bigger story will develop.

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This time, the al Qaeda-affiliated al Shabaab militant group of Somalia.

More reason why a firm policy is needed against Tehran.
#WalkAway
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#BreakingNews
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2)
Here's the video.

#Iran
#FakeNews
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