2025-05-29

On Thursday, May 29, 2025, Iran’s nationwide strike by truck drivers and freight haulers entered its eighth consecutive day, with roads and terminals remaining largely deserted.

The protest, marked by strong coordination and widespread participation, is driven by a series of crushing economic pressures: skyrocketing insurance costs, soaring prices of spare parts and tires, excessive tolls, manipulated fuel pricing, and stagnating freight wages.

Beyond immediate economic grievances, drivers are also demanding structural reforms, including improved road safety and better working conditions. The strike highlights the urgent need for both economic justice and basic infrastructure improvements in Iran’s transport sector.