Drivers in over 100 Iranian cities join fourth day of nationwide strike

Drivers in at least 105 cities across Iran took part in the fourth consecutive day of a nationwide strike demanding better working conditions, the Union of Truckers and Drivers’ Associations said in a statement on Sunday.

“Today marked the fourth day of a strike that, with your dignity and perseverance, has become a historic moment for the transport sector,” the union said. “Drivers in 105 cities across Iran responded to this call for justice, showing that the voice of the driver can no longer be silenced.”

Launched on May 18 in the southern port city of Bandar Abbas, the coordinated protest has since spread widely across the country, with truckers pledging to hold out for a full week or longer if their demands remain unmet.

Drivers are demanding better working conditions, higher freight rates, and relief from high insurance costs and fuel restrictions.

Footage received by Iran International on Sunday showed strikes continuing in cities across the provinces of South Khorasan, Ardabil, Bushehr, Sistan and Baluchestan, Gilan, Fars, Isfahan, Qazvin, West Azarbaijan, Yazd, and Razavi Khorasan.

Videos show parked freight trucks, drivers refusing cargo, and protest actions such as horn-blaring. The strike has disrupted traffic on key highways and industrial zones.