Iran International:

As daily protests by various groups continue in Iran, the government spokeswoman hinted that, for the first time since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, the Pezeshkian administration might consider respecting the right to protest.

The Iranian constitution formally recognizes the right to peaceful assembly and demonstration. However, many of its provisions are disregarded by the government. Article 27 specifically permits public gatherings and marches, provided they are unarmed and do not contravene Islamic principles.

While supporters of the Islamic Republic can hold large rallies for causes like Palestine or religious and political events, ordinary citizens—such as students, workers, and teachers—are consistently denied permits. This allows the government to label their protests as “unauthorized” and crack down on participants with arrests.

Government spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani told media in Tehran that while the government views the law positively, it is awaiting an "amendment" to guarantee the freedom to hold political protests—albeit "in a different way." While this appears promising, it adds ambiguity to a constitutional article that is otherwise clear and straightforward.

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