Fresh strikes threaten ceasefire and peace talks

 9 June 2026 The Committee for the Defence of Iranian People’s Rights warns of escalation danger in Iran war THE Committee for the Defence of Iranian People’s Rights (Codir) has issued a warning that the exchange of missile strikes between […]

Iran Embraces a Forever War

Tehran’s New Strategic Calculus Mohammad Ayatollahi Tabaar June 2, 2026 For the last two months, Iran and the United States have carried out fitful, unsuccessful peace negotiations. After striking a very shaky cease-fire agreement at the beginning of April, officials […]

CODIR delegation attends the UCU Congress in Harrogate, May 2026…

The Committee for the Defence of the Iranian People’s Rights (CODIR) attended the National Congress of the University and College Union (UCU) for the fourth year running, in the beautiful spa town of Harrogate in North Yorkshire from 26 – […]

Trump postpones decision on ceasefire agreement with Iran!

Saturday, May 30, 2026 — Efforts to extend the ceasefire between the United States and Iran and to reopen the Strait of Hormuz have reached a critical juncture; however, it remains uncertain whether what Washington characterizes as an “imminent agreement” […]

CODIR calls for a powerful campaign for the freedom of political prisoners in Iran!

Reports received from prisons in Iran clearly indicate a significant escalation of pressure on political prisoners languishing in detention across the country. According to a report published through Iranian social activist networks, eight female political prisoners in the women’s ward […]

 

Unite stands in solidarity with striking Iranian oil and petrochemical workers

Unite the Union stands in solidarity with the workers in the oil and gas industries in Iran, whose strikes began on the19th June over numerous violations of their working conditions, working rights, wages and the exploitation of workers by labour […]

Solidarity message of Unison UK to the striking oil workers in Iran

Union of Metalworkers and Mechanics of Iran (UMMI) Islamic Republic of Iran irunionmessenger@gmail.com Thursday, 8 July 2021 On behalf of UNISON’s 1.3 million members, working in public services in the UK, we send our solidarity and support to the Union […]

In solidarity with oil and gas workers and their Strike Campaign 1400 in Iran

Union of Metalworkers and Mechanics of Iran (UMMI) Islamic Republic of Iran irunionmessenger@gmail.com 16th July 2021 Dear sisters and brothers, I am writing this letter to you as the President of PTT Labour Union  to express our full support and […]

Solidarity message of CO-industri Denmark to the striking oil workers in Iran

Union of Metalworkers and Mechanics of Iran (UMMI)                                                                     Dato:          7. juli 2021                                                                                                                 Sagsbehandler       :           RJ/BKL Islamic Republic of Iran CO-sagsnr.    : INT-2019-01117 irunionmessenger@gmail.com  Deres journalnr.   :  In solidarity with oil and gas workers and their Strike […]

Solidarity message of FBU UK to the striking oil workers in Iran

Our Ref: MW/sll 7 July 2021 Dear ColleaguesMessage of solidarity and support On behalf of the members of the Fire Brigades Union I am writing to send our solidarity and support to all workers at oil and gas projects and […]

Solidarity message of NEU UK to the striking oil workers in Iran

Union of Metalworkers and Mechanics of Iran (UMMI) Via Email: irunionmessenger@gmail.com 6 July 2021 Dear Colleagues Message of Solidarity with the striking workers in the oilfields of Iran On behalf of the National Education Union (NEU), we salute the determination […]

Solidarity message of CFMEU Australia to the striking oil workers in Iran

5th July 2021 Union of Metalworkers and Mechanics of Iran (UMMI) Islamic Republic of Iran irunionmessenger@gmail.com  In solidarity with oil and gas workers and their Strike Campaign 1400 in Iran  Dear sisters and brothers, I am writing this letter to […]

SOLIDARITY WITH STRIKING OIL AND GAS WORKERS IN IRAN

06.07.2021 On behalf of the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT Union) our Union pledges “total solidarity” with striking Iranian oil and gas workers fighting for better wages, adequate social security and better living conditions. We wholeheartedly […]

Solidarity message of TUC UK to the striking oil workers in Iran

Congress House Great Russell Street London WC1B 3LS                                                                                     Frances O’Grady General Secretary   Paul Nowak Deputy General Secretary      Union of Metalworkers and  Mechanics of Iran (UMMI)  Islamic Republic of Iran  By email: irunionmessenger@gmail.com from: Stephen Russell […]

Solidarity message of UNIFOR Canada to the striking oil workers in Iran

July 5, 2021 SENT VIA EMAIL Union of Metalworkers and Mechanics of Iran (UMMI) Islamic Republic of Iran irunionmessenger@gmail.com Greetings, As the National President of Unifor, Canada’s largest private sector union and Canada’s union for energy workers, I am writing […]