Senior Iranian officials, including security chief Ali Larijani, joined thousands of people in Tehran on Friday for the annual Al-Quds Day march, according to videos circulating from the event. Footage from the capital shows large crowds filling the streets while senior officials walked alongside demonstrators carrying Palestinian flags and banners calling for the liberation of Jerusalem and support for the Palestinian people.
Among those present was Judiciary Chief Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Ejei, who was also seen in images broadcast on Iranian state television. Their participation alongside ordinary citizens highlighted the importance that Iran’s leadership places on Al-Quds Day, which is widely observed as a day of solidarity with Palestine and opposition to Israeli occupation.
The march took place amid the ongoing war that began on 28 February, during which tensions between Iran and the United States-Israel axis sharply escalated. Since the start of the conflict, several senior Iranian officials and military figures have reportedly been targeted in strikes, creating an atmosphere of heightened risk and security concerns across the country.
Despite these threats, Iranian leaders appeared publicly in the march, walking among the crowds and participating in the demonstration. Their presence during a time of war was seen by many supporters as a sign of resilience and determination, showing that the leadership continues to stand openly with the Palestinian cause even during a period of military confrontation.
The demonstrations in Tehran also carried a strong message of support for the liberation of Al-Aqsa Mosque and Al-Quds (Jerusalem). Participants and officials alike expressed solidarity with Palestinians and opposition to Zionist control over the holy city, reflecting a long-standing position within Iranian political discourse that places the issue of Al-Quds at the center of its regional stance.
For many attendees, the presence of senior officials during such a critical moment symbolized commitment to what they describe as the struggle for the liberation of Al-Quds and continued support for Palestine. The march showed leaders and citizens standing together in one of the region’s most symbolic demonstrations related to the Palestinian cause.
