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Anti-U.S. Rallies in Tehran: Supporters Gather at Night

Nighttime demonstrations against the United States were among the scenes captured in eastern Tehran on October 11, 2026. The photographs show pro-government supporters waving Iranian national flags as pedestrians move through the surrounding streets.

One image shows a young Iranian woman crossing the road while supporters participate in an anti-U.S. rally. Another captures an Iranian family walking along a sidewalk as a demonstrator waves the national flag nearby.

The scenes illustrate how political demonstrations can unfold alongside ordinary public activity in a major city. Residents may encounter rallies while commuting, shopping, visiting relatives, or moving through familiar neighborhoods.

The Iranian national flag is a prominent visual element in the photographs. During political demonstrations, national flags can communicate ideas about sovereignty, patriotism, resistance to foreign pressure, and support for the state. The meaning attached to the same symbol, however, can vary among individuals and political groups.

The presence of pro-government supporters at these events does not establish the views of Tehran’s entire population. Iran, like other countries, contains a range of political perspectives, and the motivations of people attending a particular demonstration cannot be determined from photographs alone.

October 13, 2026 | 6:09 pm