Tehran-IRAF- news networks including Al‑Mayadeen, Al‑Masirah, Al‑Manar, Al Jazeera (Qatar), Al Arabiya (Saudi Arabia) and Palestinian and Iraqi news agencies extensively covered the event. They reported that millions of people in Iran, despite the ongoing attacks by the Israeli‑American enemy, participated in the marches to express solidarity with the Palestinian people and to voice their anger and condemnation of the attacks on their country.
Lebanon’s Al‑Mayadeen: Massive marches in Tehran and provinces despite ongoing aggression
Lebanon’s Al‑Mayadeen reported that large demonstrations were held in Tehran and other Iranian provinces to mark International Quds Day, continuing strongly despite the ongoing U.S.–Israeli aggression targeting Iran.
According to the network’s correspondent, while millions were marching near Tehran’s Enghelab Square, U.S. and Israeli warplanes carried out air attacks. However, participants responded by chanting “Allahu Akbar” and other slogans.
The network also reported the presence of Iranian officials alongside the people, with slogans condemning the aggression and expressing support for Ayatollah Seyed Mojtaba Khamenei, the new leader of Iran.
Yemen’s Al‑Masirah: Unprecedented public and official participation in more than 1,000 cities.
Yemen’s Al‑Masirah reported that the marches held in Tehran and more than 1,000 cities and towns across Iran displayed extraordinary public solidarity with the Palestinian cause and courageous resistance.
According to the network, despite severe cold weather and enemy air attacks across various parts of Iran over the past two weeks, participants gathered in public squares from early morning.
In Tehran, marchers reached Tehran University from 10 main routes, chanting slogans against the Israeli regime and the U.S. presence in the region.
Al‑Masirah added that senior officials, military commanders, and intellectual and political elites were present among the participants, conveying the clear message that support for Palestine remains a constant strategy despite all challenges.
Lebanon’s Al‑Manar: Marches held amid the loss of martyred leaders
Lebanon’s Al‑Manar reported that this year’s Quds Day marches in Iran took place in an atmosphere of mourning following the martyrdom of Imam Seyed Ali Khamenei, yet Iranians demonstrated through their massive presence that the cause of Palestine remains their compass.
According to Al‑Manar, participants in Tehran marched from 10 different routes toward Enghelab Square, chanting “Death to Israel” and “Death to America.”
The network emphasized that participants demanded revenge for the blood of the martyred leader and commanders, while stressing the defense of Iran’s sovereignty and territorial integrity against what they described as the conspiracies of global arrogance.
Iraq News Agency: Quds Day marches held across Iranian cities
The Iraqi News Agency (INA) reported that Quds Day marches were held Friday morning in numerous Iranian cities with large public participation. The agency mentioned strong turnout in Mashhad, Qom, Isfahan, and other cities from the early morning hours.
According to INA, participants raised Palestinian flags and chanted slogans condemning the policies of the Israeli regime.
Russia Today: Explosion in Ferdowsi Square during the march
Russia Today (RT) reported a large explosion in Tehran’s Ferdowsi Square during the large gathering taking place there.
According to the network, while crowds were assembled, a column of gray smoke rose in the area, while chants of “Death to Israel” and “Death to America” echoed among the demonstrators.
The network quoted Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, who described the attacks on the march routes as a sign of the enemy’s desperation.
Palestinian Safa News Agency: Broad participation and condemnation of warmongering
The Palestinian Safa News Agency reported that Quds Day marches were held in capitals and cities around the world, adding that the marches in Iran took place with widespread participation despite the U.S. and Israeli aggression against the Iranian people.
Safa added that despite the mourning atmosphere following the martyrdom of Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, people emphasized through their presence that Palestine and Jerusalem remain their compass, and that normalization projects with Israel and efforts to eliminate the Palestinian cause are unacceptable.
The agency also reported heightened security measures in Toronto, Canada, and a ban on Quds Day marches in London.
Palestinian Sama News Agency: Officials and commanders present among the marchers
The Sama Palestinian News Agency reported that Iranian leaders and officials stood alongside the millions of people in public squares, commemorating International Quds Day despite threats and attacks on the march routes.
Al Jazeera (Qatar): Explosion in Ferdowsi Square and massive public presence
Al Jazeera reported that several explosions caused by Israeli‑American fighter jet attacks occurred near the gathering of demonstrators during the Quds Day march in Tehran.
The network reported that thousands of people in Tehran and other Iranian cities participated in the marches in solidarity with the Palestinian people, chanting slogans against Israel and the United States.
Its correspondent in Tehran stated that a major explosion occurred around noon in Ferdowsi Square, which was filled with demonstrators.
He added that the march carried two messages: solidarity with the Palestinian people and anger over the recent attacks and aggression against Iran.
Al Jazeera also reported an airstrike occurring just meters away from the gathering of demonstrators in Tehran, though the exact location was not specified.
According to the network, several Iranian officials—including the Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, the President, the Foreign Minister, the Minister of Roads, and the Minister of Sports and Youth—were seen among the demonstrators.
Al Jazeera also reported that a woman was killed by shrapnel from a U.S.–Israeli airstrike along the route of the march.
Al Arabiya: Senior officials present at the march
Saudi Arabia’s Al Arabiya reported that Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, participated in the Quds Day march and described the Israeli attacks as a result of despair and frustration.
Turkey’s Anadolu Agency: Iranians confront attacks and cold weather
Turkey’s Anadolu Agency published a detailed report on the Quds Day marches in Iran, emphasizing that despite waves of attacks by the United States and Israel as well as severe cold weather, Iranians once again demonstrated their commitment to the Palestinian cause through strong participation.
According to Anadolu, marches in Tehran proceeded from 10 main routes toward Tehran University, where Friday prayers were held. Participants chanted “Death to Israel” and “Death to America”, expressing anger over what they described as enemy crimes.
Agence France‑Presse: International assessment of the march
Agence France‑Presse (AFP), in a report also published by Al Arabiya, quoted Ali Larijani as saying:
“These attacks stem from fear and desperation. Someone who is strong never bombs demonstrations. It is clear that they have failed.”
AFP also referred to the death of a woman as a result of an airstrike near the route of the Quds Day march in Tehran.
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