On March 10, 2025, Iran witnessed a new wave of protests across multiple cities, with retirees, teachers, workers, and boat owners taking to the streets to denounce the worsening living conditions, rampant corruption, and the regime’s failure to address their demands. These demonstrations come amid a deepening economic crisis, declining purchasing power, and continued embezzlement of public funds by the authorities.
Retirees Demand Their Stolen Rights
March 10—Sanandaj, western Iran
Retirees of the Telecommunication Company of Iran (TCI) protest government corruption and demand the implementation of a law that requires the government to raise their pensions as the cost of living grows.#IranProtestspic.twitter.com/KigCNbWU9J— People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) March 10, 2025
In Bandar Abbas, Marivan, and Bijar, retirees of the Telecommunication Company of Iran (TCI) staged renewed demonstrations outside provincial offices of the company, protesting low pensions and the government’s refusal to address their financial hardships. Protesters condemned the corrupt management linked to the regime, which they accuse of exploiting company resources for personal gain while retirees struggle with poverty and lack of basic services.
“Maskan Melli” Housing Scandal: Years of Waiting Without Results
March 10—Tehran, Iran
Customers of the state-owned Maskan Melli housing company rally in front of the National Inspection Office, protesting not receiving their homes years after depositing payments for them.#IranProtests pic.twitter.com/XXzTwvtouc— People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) March 10, 2025
In Tehran, customers of the state-owned Maskan Melli housing company gathered in front of the National Inspection Office, demanding answers for not receiving their homes despite making payments years ago. Frustrated buyers face endless delays, empty promises, and government negligence, pushing them to escalate their protests against corruption and mismanagement.
Teachers Protest Employment Fraud
March 10—Tehran, Iran
Volunteer teachers hold protest rally as the regime refuses to give them official contracts after having passed the right exams.#IranProtests pic.twitter.com/ZX40mX3Zya— People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) March 10, 2025
Volunteer teachers also gathered in Tehran to protest the regime’s refusal to provide them with official contracts despite passing the required exams. Many of these teachers have worked for years under harsh conditions, yet the government continues to exploit them with temporary contracts and no job security, while cutting budgets for essential sectors like education and healthcare.
Privatization of Ports Sparks Outrage in Qeshm
March 10—Qeshm, southern Iran
Boat owners hold protest rally as the regime has transferred ownership of a widely used wharf to a private company.#IranProtestspic.twitter.com/hdORuODcoZ— People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) March 10, 2025
In Qeshm Island, boat owners staged a massive protest against the government’s decision to transfer ownership of a widely used wharf to a private company. Protesters fear monopolization and rising transportation costs, which would severely impact the livelihoods of local residents. Many see this as another attempt by the regime to sell off national assets to corrupt enterprises tied to government elites.
A Collapsing Economy and a Regime That Profits
These protests are a direct reflection of Iran’s worsening economic crisis, with record inflation, a collapsing currency, and increased taxation on the poor, all while the regime’s economic mafia continues looting public wealth. Instead of addressing the people’s suffering, the government diverts national resources toward funding militias abroad, expanding its nuclear and missile programs, and cracking down on dissent, leaving millions of Iranians in extreme poverty.
A New Uprising on the Horizon?
The regime’s ongoing repression and economic failures are pushing the country closer to another major uprising. The current situation mirrors the lead-up to the 2017, 2019, and 2022 uprisings, where economic grievances quickly transformed into nationwide political revolts. As conditions worsen, Iran is once again on the brink of mass unrest, with the people left with no choice but to rise against the dictatorship ruling over them.