Protesters In Iran Rally For Palestine, Chanting "Death To Israel"

Protesters across Iran are marking an annual event that showcases their support for the Palestinian territories. This year, demonstrations featured the burning of blue and white Israeli flags, alongside chants of “Death to Israel!” The event, known as Al-Quds Day, has been held in the Islamic Republic since the 1979 revolution, occurring on the last Friday of Ramadan. It serves as a symbolic gesture of solidarity with Palestinians and opposition to Israel’s policies.

Amidst the protests, there were also calls against regional rival Saudi Arabia and the terrorist group ISIS, which recently executed a terror attack on Iranian soil. These sentiments blended with the traditional anti-Israeli and anti-American rhetoric that has characterized the annual event.

As tensions escalate in the Middle East, the demonstrations this year took on a particularly charged atmosphere. Participants expressed their anger not only towards Israel but also directed their ire towards the United States, especially in the wake of strained relations since the inauguration of President Donald Trump. The Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, urged citizens to demonstrate that Iran is unafraid of American threats, emphasizing the country’s commitment to its stance on Palestine.