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Iranians rally amid national tensions
The gist
Hundreds of thousands of Iranians rallied in Tehran on Friday in a government-organized show of defiance.
The rallies have run 200 nights, and papers now debate who controls the street.
How it unfolded
- Sep 17, 2026Iranians marked 200 consecutive nights of pro-government street gatherings since the US war began, chanting "Death to America" and "Death to Israel" amid ongoing U.S.-Iran negotiations.
- Sep 18, 2026Hundreds of thousands of Iranians rallied Friday in Tehran in a government-organized show of defiance after months of war, pledging readiness to take up arms.
- Sep 18, 2026Iran staged a mass military and popular mobilization parade in Tehran, with rallies protesting perceived U.S. threats and pressure on the country's ports and economy.