Iranians attend a pro-government rally in Tehran, Iran, on Monday. Reuters
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Firstpost13-01-2026, 00:28

Pezeshkian Joins Pro-Regime Rally in Tehran; Khamenei Warns US Amid Intensifying Protests

  • Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi joined a large pro-government rally in Tehran.
  • The rally, titled "Iranian uprising against American-Zionist terrorism," saw supporters waving flags and chanting slogans.
  • Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei praised the turnout as a "warning" to the United States, accusing foreign enemies of instigating unrest.
  • Anti-government protests, now in their 16th day, began over currency depreciation and escalated into calls for regime change.
  • Human rights groups report at least 544 deaths and over 10,681 detentions, with one protester, Irfan Soltani, reportedly sentenced to death.

Why It Matters: Iran's leadership stages pro-regime rallies and issues warnings to the US amid escalating anti-government protests.

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