Iran’s Nationwide Truck Drivers’ Strike Enters Eleventh Day Amid Escalating Repression - Iran News Update

Truckers’ Strikes: Two Arrested in Kurdistan Province

HRANA News Agency – Zanko Rostami in Dehgolan and Rezgar Moradi in Sanandaj were arrested by security forces for supporting and participating in the nationwide truckers’ strike. Based on information obtained by HRANA, Rezgar Moradi was arrested on May 27 in Sanandaj, and Zanko Rostami was detained on May 25 in Dehgolan by security forces. Mr. Rostami was arrested during a protest gathering by truckers in Dehgolan, and his current status remains …

Toronto Rally Supports Iran Truckers’ Strike, Condemns Regime’s Repression - Iran Freedom

Toronto, Canada – May 31, 2025 Toronto, Canada – May 31, 2025:  On the tenth day of Iran’s nationwide truckers’ strike across 152 cities, supporters of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) gathered in Toronto to express international solidarity with the striking truckers. The rally denounced the Iranian regime’s brutal suppression of dissent and its increasing use of executions to silence opposition. Participants condemned the…

Special Report on Tenth Day of Nationwide Truck Drivers’ Strike in Iran

The nationwide strike by truck drivers and heavy vehicle operators in Iran reached its tenth day on Saturday, May 31, and has now spread to 152 cities across all 31 provinces. What began as a limited protest has now turned into one of the largest and most coordinated labor strikes in recent years. Reasons for the strike and demands Heavy vehicle drivers have halted operations in protest against the rising price of diesel fuel, high insurance pre…

“The Wheels That Stopped” - The Nationwide Strike of Iranian Truck Drivers

Widespread Public Support, Regime Threats, and Hollow Promises Introduction In Spring 2025, an unprecedented strike was launched by Iranian truck drivers in response to years of economic collapse, systemic mismanagement, and the persistent violation of their labor rights. The nationwide strike, which began on 21 May 2025, has since spread to 152 cities across all 30 provinces. Truck Drivers: The Forgotten Backbone of Iran’s Economy Road freight …

Iran’s Nationwide Truck Drivers’ Strike Enters Eleventh Day Amid Escalating Repression - Iran News Update

Sunday, June 1, 2025 — Iran’s nationwide truck drivers’ strike has entered its eleventh consecutive day, spreading to over 155 cities despite regime threats, arrests, and intimidation. Drivers are protesting for their most basic rights, with reports confirming the arrest of at least 40 drivers so far. On the tenth day of the strike, the movement reached new heights, signaling a growing wave of resistance among Iran’s working class. From Isfahan …