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Istanbul rally denounces US-Israeli threats against Iran
The rally, called by “the International Solidarity Association” in Turkey, followed US threats’ of military attack on Iran over recent protests in the country.
It came a day after thousands of Iraqi demonstrators gathered in the capital Baghdad to show their support for Iran.
Peaceful protests over economic concerns across Iran, which began on December 28, gradually turned violent after meddlesome statements by the US and Israeli officials.
During the unrest, foreign-backed mercenaries rampaged through cities, killing security forces and civilians and damaging public property.
Since the beginning of protests, US President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened military action against the Islamic Republic under the guise of supporting protesters.
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei on Saturday said Iran considers Trump as the main culprit for the killings and destruction in the riots.
Ayatollah Khamenei added that some of the agents behind the sedition consisted of individuals who had been identified, trained, and largely recruited by American and Israeli agencies.