02.03.2026 22:02
Thousands of people took to the streets in Tehran, the capital of Iran, following the death of Religious Leader Ali Khamenei. Demonstrators carrying Iranian flags and posters of Khamenei chanted slogans like, "Dear martyr leader, we will continue on your path."
In the capital of Iran, Tehran, thousands of people took to the streets following the death of Religious Leader Ali Khamenei and the continuation of US-Israeli attacks.
The crowds gathered on the main arteries of the city and around Azadi Square, carrying Iranian flags and posters of Khamenei as they organized a march.
As the demonstrators frequently chanted, "Dear martyr leader, we will continue on your path," some participants were seen recording the march with their cell phones in tears. Religious anthems and mourning prayers were also recited during the march, where black flags were carried.
STATE MEDIA EMPHASIZED "MARTYR"
Iranian state media referred to Khamenei as the "martyr leader," and it was reported that similar memorial programs and protest demonstrations were organized across the country.
SECURITY MEASURES INCREASED
During the marches, it was reported that security forces took extensive precautions, and some main roads were closed to traffic. It was stated that the demonstrations progressed in a largely organized and controlled manner.
This mass march in Tehran reveals that the tension in the region is deepening not only in military terms but also in social and political dimensions.