Crowds of Iranian demonstrators gathered at the graves of protesters murdered by Iranian security forces during the anti-government protests that continue to sweep Iran to mark 40 days since their murder on Thursday.
A large crowd of protesters gathered at the grave of Hamidreza Rouhi at the Behesht-e Zahra Cemetery in Tehran to mark the 40-day anniversary since his death. The protesters chanted "Death to the IRGC, death to the entire system!"
Rouhi was shot to death by Iranian security forces during anti-government protests in November.
Video reportedly from the scene showed Iranian security forces firing tear gas at the protesters who blocked a nearby road. The protesters reportedly managed to chase away the security forces, with video showing demonstrators running towards security forces as tear gas was fired. A person allegedly attempted to attack the protesters with a knife as well.
A large crowd of protesters also gathered at the grave of Ali Abbasi in Semirom, chanting "Death to Khamenei!" and other anti-government slogans.
Footage from protests across Iran, December 29, 2022 (Credit: 1500tasvir)
Demonstrations were also held at the grave of Atefeh Naami, an Ahwazi Arab activist who was found dead in her apartment in November. Her family members have accused Iranian security forces for killing her and then staging the murder as a suicide.
Protesters gathered at the graves of Mohsen Niazi, Reza Shariati, Milad Saeedianjoo, Sephehr Maqsoodi, Arman Emadi and Javad Mousavi as well on Thursday.
Additionally on Thursday, and Iranian writer and painter named Mehdi Bahman was reportedly sentenced to death for taking part in the protests, according to BBC Persian.
Iranian activists have reportedly called for further protests at Tehran's Grand Bazaar to be held on Saturday.
Despite a violent crackdown on protests by Iranian authorities, the wave of protests against the Islamic regime has continued for over 100 days since Mahsa Amini was murdered by Tehran "morality police." The protesters have called for the fall of the regime.
508 protesters killed since protests began
The Human Rights Activists in Iran organization reported on Thursday that at least 508 protesters have been killed by Iranian forces since the protests began in September, including 69 children.
Italian PM warns will take 'more effective action' against Iran
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni condemned Iran's suppression of the protests on Thursday, stating "What is happening today in Iran is unacceptable for us, Italy can no longer tolerate it," according to Reuters.
Meloni added that Italy would consult with its allies to take more effective action against Iran if Tehran does not change its stance.
CraterCock on December 30th, 2022 at 13:05 UTC »
One of the reasons the protests keep going is because in Iran we commemorate our dead 40 days after their funeral. And now every time someone gets martyred fighting for freedom, their funeral and name is passed on in social media and their 40th day commemoration turns into a protest.
Yesterday there was two big protests, one in Tehran and one in Semirom. The regime knows that the internet and social media is the fuel of the revolution so that’s why they’re trying their hardest to enforce the internet blackout.
One of the biggest things that western countries can do to speed it up, rather than give people guns is to find ways to provide Iranians with internet coverage to bypass the government. While virtually every Iranian uses VPNs to access the internet it’s becoming slower and more difficult as the regime continues to apply measures to make access more difficult.
LuckyLukl on December 30th, 2022 at 07:01 UTC »
Biggest mistake was to kill children during protest, I think this is pretty much over for their "government"
Chance_Specific_1731 on December 30th, 2022 at 05:44 UTC »
At least 508 protesters have been killed by Iranian forces since the protests began in September, including 69 children. That doesn't sound good at all. RIP. Specially kids should never have to go through this.