Iran Holds Vigilant Pro-Government Rally Amid Ongoing Nationwide Protests
Tens of thousands of pro-government supporters gathered in Tehran's Enqelab Square on Monday, participating in a rally that aimed to showcase the regime's determination to quell ongoing nationwide protests. The demonstration featured speeches by prominent government figures, including parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, who emphasized Iran's perceived struggle against American-Zionist terrorism and vowed to defend the nation at all costs.
Ghalibaf likened the country's situation to a "four-front war," involving economic, psychological, military, and terrorist threats. He also threatened that Iranian forces would respond with an "unforgettable lesson" if Iran were attacked by the United States or Israel, a statement seen as a thinly veiled warning against potential US military intervention.
Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, described the rally as a "warning" to American politicians following President Donald Trump's threats to intervene in Iran. However, despite these warnings, videos posted on social media continued to show protests ongoing throughout the country, albeit mostly concentrated at night.
The international community has largely condemned the government crackdown on protesters, with several countries calling for an end to the repression. Meanwhile, Iranian authorities have increased their use of force, resulting in numerous reported casualties and allegations of enforced confessions used as evidence against protesters.
In one harrowing example, videos showed families gathered around a widescreen television watching the faces of loved ones who disappeared during protests, sparking fears about the government's treatment of demonstrators. At least 96 cases of forced confessions have been broadcast on state media, with rights groups warning that these statements are often used to justify execution sentences.
As protests continue for the 16th day, Iranian officials claim that Western powers have turned peaceful demonstrations violent and bloody to justify military intervention. However, protesters argue that their movement has widespread support from ordinary Iranians and that foreign interference is being exaggerated by the government.
The coming days will likely determine whether the regime can suppress the growing protest movement or if it will continue to gain momentum, drawing further international condemnation and potential consequences for the Iranian government's actions.
Tens of thousands of pro-government supporters gathered in Tehran's Enqelab Square on Monday, participating in a rally that aimed to showcase the regime's determination to quell ongoing nationwide protests. The demonstration featured speeches by prominent government figures, including parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, who emphasized Iran's perceived struggle against American-Zionist terrorism and vowed to defend the nation at all costs.
Ghalibaf likened the country's situation to a "four-front war," involving economic, psychological, military, and terrorist threats. He also threatened that Iranian forces would respond with an "unforgettable lesson" if Iran were attacked by the United States or Israel, a statement seen as a thinly veiled warning against potential US military intervention.
Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, described the rally as a "warning" to American politicians following President Donald Trump's threats to intervene in Iran. However, despite these warnings, videos posted on social media continued to show protests ongoing throughout the country, albeit mostly concentrated at night.
The international community has largely condemned the government crackdown on protesters, with several countries calling for an end to the repression. Meanwhile, Iranian authorities have increased their use of force, resulting in numerous reported casualties and allegations of enforced confessions used as evidence against protesters.
In one harrowing example, videos showed families gathered around a widescreen television watching the faces of loved ones who disappeared during protests, sparking fears about the government's treatment of demonstrators. At least 96 cases of forced confessions have been broadcast on state media, with rights groups warning that these statements are often used to justify execution sentences.
As protests continue for the 16th day, Iranian officials claim that Western powers have turned peaceful demonstrations violent and bloody to justify military intervention. However, protesters argue that their movement has widespread support from ordinary Iranians and that foreign interference is being exaggerated by the government.
The coming days will likely determine whether the regime can suppress the growing protest movement or if it will continue to gain momentum, drawing further international condemnation and potential consequences for the Iranian government's actions.
, like, come on, Iran's supreme leader is threatening wars and stuff, but still can't control its own people? That's a huge red flag 
. Meanwhile, pro-government rallies are just showcasing the regime's weak grip on society 
. The government thinks it can silence dissent with force, but this protest movement has legs, man! It's not just about Iran or America, it's about human rights and freedom 
. International condemnation might be coming their way, but I think it's already too little, too late 
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I'm low-key worried about what's happening in Iran rn... the gov't is getting really aggressive with their response to protests 
, and it's only gonna get worse if they keep threatening force 
. I mean, Ayatollah Khamenei's words are all well and good, but when you're saying things like "four-front war" and "unforgettable lesson", that's just a recipe for disaster 
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... I'm not sure what kind of "lesson" they think they're teaching the US or Israel, but it's only gonna end in more suffering 
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like what even is going on there?! Tens of thousands gathered in support of the government but at the same time protests are still raging and people are dying it's so sad 
. And can we talk about how Ghalibaf is basically threatening war if anyone tries to intervene that's just insane 
. It feels like the government is using propaganda to control people's minds and I'm here for it 
not. Anyway, it'll be interesting to see how this all plays out and if the protests keep gaining momentum 
. like they're trying to stir up some kind of reaction from the US but really they're just trying to quash the voices of their own people, you know? it's all about maintaining control and the government is using this "four-front war" rhetoric to distract us from the real issues at hand... economic struggles and inequality, those are the ones they should be addressing not some fancy speech by Ghalibaf 
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. Can't we all just take a step back and have a rational conversation about this? 
they cant even get their own affairs right, cant blame them for lookin 2 others 4 help 
We gotta keep fighting for what we believe in! 
. We need to hold our leaders accountable for human rights and the treatment of protesters. It's time for real change, not just empty rhetoric 
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. They're talking about force and terrorism and stuff, but the protesters are all, "Hey, we're just trying to get our voices heard!" 
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. They're out there, gathering support from ordinary Iranians, and it's hard to deny that anymore 
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Meanwhile, the international community should be pushing for genuine reforms within Iran rather than just criticizing their heavy-handed approach 
The US and other Western countries need to tread carefully here too - diplomatic pressure might not always translate into concrete change