She said Iranians were rejecting years of hardship under an authoritarian system, adding, "Iranians reject the hunger and oppression to which they have been subjected for years by an authoritarian regime, a regime that infiltrated Latin America to associate with criminal systems like chavism
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian accused the US and Israel of trying to "sow chaos and disorder" through "riots" as protests over the economic crisis intensified. State media reported security force deaths, while officials warned of harsh punishment. Iran also faced threats of US strikes
"The President of the United States declared that if the Iranian government did this or that, he would side with the rioters. The rioters have placed their hopes in him. If he is so competent, let him manage his own country then," Khamenei wrote.
People of Iran living abroad, or of Iranian descent, gathered on the Malieveld, a large grass field in The Hague, and expressed worry about not being able to contact their kin amid internet blackout.
Iran's army vowed to protect "national interests" as protests escalated amid arrests and an internet shutdown, Al Jazeera reported. Rights groups reported deaths and injuries, while hundreds were arrested. Trump backed protesters, and leaders in Iran issued warnings, as unrest spread acro
Pahlavi, in a video message posted on X, said that the protesters are being lauded for their courage by everyone in the world, especially US President Donald Trump.
While no final decision has been taken, officials said the President is seriously considering authorising limited military action as pressure mounts over the Iranian regime's use of force against demonstrators. The protests, driven largely by economic grievances and political repression,
Sharing a post on X, von der Leyen said, "Tehran's streets, and cities around the world, echo with the footsteps of Iranian women and men demanding freedom. Freedom to speak, to gather, to travel and above all to live freely."
American politician Marco Rubio has come out in support of the Iranian protestors. In a post on X, Rubio said, "The United States supports the brave people of Iran."
Pahlavi voiced support for protesters across the country, praising continued demonstrations against Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and the ruling establishment.
Lending support to the protestors is the Iranian Crown Prince in exile Reza Pahlavi, who called for people to work together to deal the final blow to the regime.