New images capture global support for Iranian protesters as they rally against Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s oppressive regime. The Supreme Leader has violently suppressed dissent in Iran, with reports suggesting thousands may have died as citizens protest economic hardships. Demonstrators in Iran, along with international allies, are calling for an end to the government’s crackdown.
Photos depict solidarity protests in various countries including the UK, South Korea, Israel, Germany, and Turkey, all seeking to free Iran from its authoritarian rule. Some protesters are burning images of the Ayatollah and donning Iran’s pre-revolution “Lion and Sun” flag, symbolizing Persian heritage. Exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi, son of the late Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, is being considered as a potential successor to the current regime.
Protesters in Romania, Germany, Paris, Switzerland, Pakistan, Chile, the US, South Korea, and the UK have all voiced their support for the Iranian opposition. Demonstrations outside iconic landmarks like the White House in Washington and the Iranian Embassy in Seoul highlight the widespread outcry against the Iranian government’s actions.