00:25Tehran witnessed a dramatic show of defiance
00:29as some of Iran's most powerful leaders stepped out in public during massive Al Qudsday rallies,
00:36despite reportedly being on U.S. and Israeli target lists.
00:40Among those seen marching with the crowds were Iran's President Masood Pazeshkian, Supreme
00:47National Security Council Secretary Ali Larijani, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, and Judiciary
00:54Chief Ghulam Hussein Mohseni Ijei.
00:57The leaders appeared openly among thousands of demonstrators in Tehran, joining the annual
01:04International Qudsday march held on the last Friday of Ramadan.
01:09Videos from the capital show massive crowds filling streets like Engelab Avenue, waving
01:15Iranian and Palestinian flags, while chanting slogans against the United States and Israel.
01:21Their appearance is particularly striking, because these officials are considered part
01:27of Iran's core wartime leadership and potential high-value targets as tensions escalate between
01:33Iran and Israel.
01:35President Pazeshkian was seen greeting participants and walking among the crowds, just a day after
01:42urging Iranians to take to the streets in large numbers to show national unity.
01:48Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi also addressed the situation, saying the massive turnout proves
01:54Iran's determination despite ongoing strikes.
01:58Meanwhile, Ali Larijani, a key figure in Iran's national security decision-making, marched alongside
02:05demonstrators and posted images from the rally.
02:09Judiciary Chief Mohseni Ijei, captured in footage, showed the sound of an explosion nearby, followed
02:16by louder chants from the crowd.
02:19Despite the tensions and the risk of further strikes, the rallies continued across Tehran and
02:25hundreds of other cities.
02:26For Iran's leadership, appearing in public during wartime was meant to send a clear signal that
02:33the government will stand with its people even under threat.
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