[Iran] Protests: Peaceful protest

Summary

Single-source ACLED detection — awaiting independent verification. Local farmers reportedly held a peaceful protest near Khaju Bridge in Isfahan on April 5, 2025, demanding water rights and access to the Zayandeh Roud River for agricultural purposes. The event is classified as low severity with no accompanying news coverage.

Supply chain impact

No commodities or chokepoints are directly mapped to this event; second-order effects depend on how the situation escalates and whether water access issues affect regional agricultural production.

Watch points

• Monitor for follow-up protests or escalation in Isfahan province, particularly if water disputes expand beyond local farming communities
• Track any official government response or policy announcements regarding Zayandeh Roud River water allocation
• Watch for broader regional drought conditions or water management issues that could affect agricultural output