Defiance fills Tehran’s air as a pro-Khamenei rally unfolds amid Iran’s spiraling crisis. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and President Masoud Pezeshkian led the charge, rallying supporters against protests that have killed at least 544 and jailed over 10,000, per activist reports entering week three.
Araghchi’s speech cut through the cheers: ‘Your presence fuels our resolve. We’re with you, powerful on the scene.’ The event contrasts sharply with street battles elsewhere, where security responses have drawn global condemnation.
In a parallel diplomatic push, Araghchi confronted foreign envoys, brandishing evidence of American and Israeli sabotage. ‘Proof abounds of their hand in terror acts and Mossad-backed intruders speaking our language,’ he charged. The timing follows fresh bloodshed in protester-official clashes.
‘We shun war but ready ourselves fully. Talks? Yes, if fair, equal, and respectful,’ he outlined Iran’s position. This dual strategy—street shows of force and accusations abroad—highlights the regime’s multifaceted response to unrest threatening its core.
With violence unrelenting, the rallies serve as morale boosters for loyalists. However, the mounting death toll and widespread arrests signal deepening rifts, challenging the leadership’s grip and inviting scrutiny on human rights and stability.