Pro-government demonstrations in Tehran: “Death to America! Death to Israel!”

At Islamic Revolution Square, demonstrators could see portraits of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei.

The AP noted that the slogans reflected the anger of hardliners who were preparing for what many considered an “apocalyptic battle” with the United States.

Reuters reported that at the height of the fighting, rallies were held in Tehran in support of the authorities. The Iranian President and Foreign Minister met with demonstrators. These demonstrations were encouraged by the country’s leadership, eager to show that the regime remained in control and was not broken by the war.