Security forces crack down on protesters over hiring practices at Lishtar refinery project

According to a report by the Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), a group of young protesters gathered to demonstrate against what they described as unfair and unethical hiring practices at the Lishtar refinery project. The report indicates that security forces responded to the demonstration with violence. These protests occur amid ongoing concerns regarding the economic situation and discrimination in job opportunities across various regions of Iran. The Jerusalem Post, citing the human rights organization, stated that the protesters had expressed dissatisfaction with the recruitment process at the industrial site. As of the time of this report, no further details regarding the number of potential detainees or injuries resulting from the confrontation have been released.