A rally in support of protests in the country was held near the Iranian embassy in Kyiv – Rezazade (Photo, Video)
On Sunday, January 18, a rally in solidarity with Iranians who have been taking part in mass anti-government protests against the Islamic Republic since late December was held near the Iranian embassy in Kyiv. Dozens of people took part in the event, most of whom are ethnic Iranians currently living in Ukraine.
The rally began with a minute of silence in memory of the deceased protesters in Iran and the Ukrainian military who gave their lives defending Ukraine from Russian aggression. The participants brought Iranian flags and portraits of Reza Pahlavi, the crown prince from the Shah dynasty overthrown as a result of the 1979 Islamic Revolution. It is around Pahlavi, as a symbol of a secular and democratic alternative to the regime, that the Iranian opposition is currently uniting.
The rally included slogans such as “Death to the Islamic Republic” and “Long live the King,” which have become recognizable symbols of the protest movement in Iran itself.
Among the participants in the rally was Ali Reza Rezazade, an international expert and the first vice president of the Iranian opposition in Washington. It was he who opened the rally and became the first speaker of the protest action. He was born in the Iranian city of Shiraz and lived in the country for half of his life. However, due to the influence of pro-Russian forces and the repressive policies of the regime, he was forced to leave Iran, move to Ukraine, and later obtain Ukrainian citizenship.
“Today, for the second time in my life, I am facing Russian aggression. First, indirectly in Iran, where Moscow has supported a repressive regime for years. Now, directly in Ukraine, which Russia is destroying with open war,” Rezazade noted.
He emphasized that cooperation between the Kremlin and the Iranian authorities has direct consequences for the security of Ukrainians. “Russia is transferring technology and resources to Iran, and Iran, in turn, is supplying Russia with Shahed strike drones, which are used to attack Ukrainian cities and citizens. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is directly involved in the deaths of Ukrainians,” he stressed.
According to Rezazade, the current protests in Iran and the war in Ukraine are parts of a single global confrontation. “This is not just a fight for regime change in Iran or for the territorial integrity of Ukraine. This is a fight against authoritarian alliances that build their power on fear, violence, and the export of war,” the expert said.
The participants in the action emphasized that the international community has no right to ignore the events in Iran, just as it cannot turn a blind eye to the Russian-Iranian military alliance. According to them, solidarity between peoples who have suffered from repressive regimes is becoming a key factor in global security.
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Новости мираВ воскресенье, 18 января, возле посольства Ирана в Киеве состоялась акция солидарности с иранцами, которые с конца декабря выходят на массовые антиправительственные протесты против Исламской республики. В мероприятии приняли участие десятки людей, большинство из которых — этнические иранцы, проживающие сегодня в Украине.
Новости мираThe UK has publicly disagreed with France and Italy on the possibility of resuming direct diplomatic contacts with Russian President Vladimir Putin. London says it sees no signs of Moscow’s readiness for real peace and considers any attempts to politically “restart” dialogue with the Kremlin premature.
Новости мираВеликобритания публично разошлась с Францией и Италией в оценках возможности возобновления прямых дипломатических контактов с президентом рф владимиром путиным. Лондон заявляет, что не видит никаких признаков готовности москвы к реальному миру и считает преждевременными любые попытки политического «перезапуска» диалога с кремлем.
Новости мираThe administration of US President Donald Trump has asked allies to provide intelligence on potential targets in Iran. The move shows that Washington is seriously considering various scenarios of action against the backdrop of the Iranian regime’s harsh crackdown on protests and rising tensions in the region.
Новости мираАдминистрация президента США Дональда Трампа обратилась к союзникам с просьбой предоставить разведывательные данные о потенциальных целях на территории Ирана. Этот шаг свидетельствует о том, что в Вашингтоне всерьёз прорабатываются различные сценарии действий на фоне жёсткого подавления протестов иранским режимом и роста напряжённости в регионе.
Новости мираRecent geopolitical events — in particular, US President Donald Trump’s statements on supporting anti-government protests in Iran and the reaction to the situation in Venezuela — encourage comparisons between the two countries.
Новости мираПоследние геополитические события — в частности высказывания президента США Дональда Трампа о поддержке антиправительственных протестов в Иране и реакция на ситуацию в Венесуэле — подталкивают к сравнениям между двумя странами.
Новости мираThe discussion on the possibility of forceful pressure on Iran has intensified again in the United States. The public statement of Senator Lindsey Graham, who called on Donald Trump to start bombing Iran without a ground operation, became another signal of the aggravation of approaches to the Iranian issue in Washington.
Новости мираВ Соединённых Штатах вновь активизировалась дискуссия о возможности силового давления на Иран. Публичное заявление сенатора Линдси Грэма, который призвал Дональда Трампа начать бомбардировки Ирана без наземной операции, стало очередным сигналом ужесточения подходов к иранскому вопросу в Вашингтоне.
Новости мираLarge-scale protests in Iran, which have been going on for the second week, are accompanied by significant human losses and mass repressions. According to the Iranian human rights organization HRANA, the death of at least 490 protesters and 48 security forces has been confirmed. The number of detainees has exceeded 10,600.
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Новости мираВ воскресенье, 18 января, возле посольства Ирана в Киеве состоялась акция солидарности с иранцами, которые с конца декабря выходят на массовые антиправительственные протесты против Исламской республики. В мероприятии приняли участие десятки людей, большинство из которых — этнические иранцы, проживающие сегодня в Украине.
Новости мираThe UK has publicly disagreed with France and Italy on the possibility of resuming direct diplomatic contacts with Russian President Vladimir Putin. London says it sees no signs of Moscow’s readiness for real peace and considers any attempts to politically “restart” dialogue with the Kremlin premature.
Новости мираВеликобритания публично разошлась с Францией и Италией в оценках возможности возобновления прямых дипломатических контактов с президентом рф владимиром путиным. Лондон заявляет, что не видит никаких признаков готовности москвы к реальному миру и считает преждевременными любые попытки политического «перезапуска» диалога с кремлем.
Новости мираThe administration of US President Donald Trump has asked allies to provide intelligence on potential targets in Iran. The move shows that Washington is seriously considering various scenarios of action against the backdrop of the Iranian regime’s harsh crackdown on protests and rising tensions in the region.