Tehran Crowds Rally in Support of Nation Amid Ongoing War
In Tehran, tens of thousands of Iranians have gathered nightly for 62 days at Meydan-e Vali Asr to demonstrate solidarity with their nation during an ongoing war. The rallies persist through Ramadan and adverse weather conditions, reflecting deep public engagement. A prominent slogan displayed on walls, 'The battlefield is yours. The streets are ours,' addresses the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), urging soldiers to focus on external combat while asserting civilian control over domestic spaces. This sentiment emerges in the wake of significant geopolitical violence, specifically the assassination of former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei by U.S.-Israeli air strikes on February 28, 2026. His successor, Mojtaba Khamenei, now holds the position of Supreme Leader. Public displays also include anti-American imagery, such as billboards depicting sealed lips of U.S. President Donald Trump near the Strait of Hormuz. The continuous presence of citizens like 53-year-old Mulook, who maintains vigil with images of both leaders, underscores a unified front against external threats. The situation highlights the complex interplay between military operations abroad and civil stability within Iran's capital during this period of heightened regional conflict.
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