Thousands of Iranians demonstrate in support of Palestinians. This year, the protest took on greater significance due to the war in Gaza and tensions between Iran and Israel.
People go with family or friends to shout “death to America and Israel», brandishing Palestinian flags or those of Lebanese Hezbollah. Protesters also accompanied the coffins of the seven Iranian soldiers killed in a strike on the Iranian consulate in Damascus. Attack attributed to Israel, which could be targeted by an Iranian strike. Also read: Iran's supreme leader threatens Israel after attack on its consulate in Syria.