Tehran Rally Backs Khamenei

Thousands of people marched through the Iranian capital of Tehran to demonstrate their support for Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei. The massive crowds spanned from Imam Hussein Square to Azadi Square, chanting anti-American and anti-Israeli slogans amid a sea of national flags and portraits of war casualties. Demonstrators also displayed provocative cartoons criticizing U.S. policies, while a giant banner in Revolution Square boldly declared that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed. With messages proclaiming the entire Persian Gulf as Iran’s hunting ground, the highly organized march highlights the country’s ongoing defiance amid escalating regional conflicts.