Explosions near Tehran al-Quds Day march in solidarity with Palestinians Explosions rocked Tehran during an annual al-Quds Day rally, where thousands gathered to show support for Palestinians and protest Israeli occupation. At least one person was killed in the blasts, which occurred amid ongoing US-Israeli attacks on Iran. The incidents took place as demonstrators marched through the capital, marking the day’s commemoration of Jerusalem and solidarity with the Palestinian cause. A major explosion in Ferdowsi Square, a central location for the rally, was reported by Iranian state television. The blast occurred shortly after Israel had warned people to clear the area ahead of a planned strike. Press TV cited an airstrike as the cause, stating that a woman was killed by shrapnel. However, no further details about the attack’s origin or casualties were provided. Iran’s Health Ministry reported that over 1,444 people had been killed and 18,551 injured since February 28 due to US-Israeli attacks. Al Jazeera Arabic noted another air strike near a protest gathering in Tehran, though the exact location and casualty count remained unclear. Despite the violence, crowds turned out in Tehran and other cities, as reported by state media. Al-Quds Day, also known as “Quds Day,” is an international observance supporting Palestine and opposing Israeli occupation. The event has been held in Iran since 1979, following its declaration by Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, Iran’s founder. President Masoud Pezeshkian and Supreme National Security Council secretary Ali Larijani attended the rally in Tehran. Larijani claimed Israel’s attacks on the day were driven by fear, while criticizing US President Donald Trump for lacking awareness of Iran’s resilience.#iran #masoud_pezeshkian #tehran #ali_larijani #al_quds_day
