Popular protests continue across Ahwaz region despite violent crackdowns by Iranian security forces against peaceful demonstrators.
Eyewitnesses reported that protesters took to the streets in Mohammerah, Ahwaz capital, Abadan, and other cities, chanting slogans demanding their legitimate rights and an end to racial discrimination policies.
These protests come amid rising popular anger due to:
- Continued impoverishment and marginalization policies
- River drying and environmental destruction
- Land confiscation for settlers
- Prohibition of Arabic language education