Four teachers from Iran’s northern city of Rasht have been accused of "damaging the image of the regime" due to participating in a protest.

The Rasht Prosecutor's Office issued the summons and accused the teachers of participating in activities under the banner of the "Teachers' Association", which has now been declared illegal according to the decree.

The Coordination Council of Iranian Teachers' Trade Associations expressed deep concern, fearing that the accused educators might face imprisonment and lashing, as reported in a picture of the order issued on Friday.

Additionally, the order explicitly states that any form of activity under the title of the “Teachers' Trade Association” is considered unlawful, further restricting the rights and freedom of educators in Iran.

This incident follows a series of mass trials held over the past two months in different cities, including Shiraz, Ahvaz, and Yazd, where a total of 24 teachers faced similar charges and trials.

On June 27, the association publicly protested the mass trials and issuance of what they deemed "unfair sentences" for educators. They called upon the authorities of the Islamic Republic to discontinue the practice immediately.

In a powerful show of solidarity, thousands of working and retired Iranian teachers signed a petition urging the regime to release their imprisoned colleagues and halt the harassment faced by educators.

The teachers launched the campaign last Friday, aiming to gather 100,000 signatures advocating for the release of detained educators and an end to the systematic harassment they face.