US State Department says Iran’s fear exposed on day 13 of protests

Iranians living in Auckland, New Zealand, gathered in the streets on Saturday to show anger at the Islamic Republic and express solidarity with protesters inside Iran.

Participants raised the Lion and Sun flag, chanting “Long live the King,” and tearing the flag of the Islamic Republic during the rally.

Iranians living in Tokyo holding a street rally on Friday night, according to a video sent to Iran International.

Participants are seen chanting “Long live the King” during the gathering in Japan.

Videos received by Iran International show a large crowd of people in Amol chanting “death to the dictator” during nighttime protests.

The footage shows residents filling streets across the city on Friday night.

A video sent by a citizen to Iran International on Saturday shows shopkeepers in Shiraz remaining on strike.

The footage shows many shops closed across the city, indicating that the strike by local businesses is continuing despite pressure and disruptions.

Videos received by Iran International show street protests across several parts of Tehran on Friday night.

Footage shows people chanting “Long live the King” in Heravi Square. In another video from Keshavarz Boulevard, demonstrators are heard chanting “This year is the year of blood, Seyyed Ali [ Khamenei] will be overthrown.” Separate footage from the Dolat neighborhood shows residents chanting “Freedom” in the streets.