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San Antonio Iranian American community rallies for freedom in Iran.
Summary
More than a hundred Iranian Americans gathered at San Antonio City Hall to express support for protesters in Iran; President Trump publicly warned Iran's leaders against harsh repression and said the U.S. would respond without committing ground troops.
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More than a hundred Iranian Americans gathered at San Antonio City Hall on Saturday to show support for ongoing protests in Iran. Attendees displayed the Lion and Sun flag and carried photos of Reza Pahlavi. Some held signs expressing concern for relatives after a reported communications blackout inside Iran. In Washington, President Donald Trump warned Iran's leaders against harshly repressing demonstrators and said the U.S. would respond in ways that do not involve ground troops.
Reported details:
- Organizers and observers reported a crowd of more than 100 people at the downtown City Hall rally.
- Attendees displayed the pre-revolutionary Lion and Sun flag and carried photos of Reza Pahlavi.
- Several signs referenced relatives in Iran and a recent reported communications blackout inside the country.
- U.S. officials publicly warned Iran's authorities against violent repression and said responses could follow, short of deploying ground forces.
Summary:
The San Antonio event was one of several diaspora rallies held in support of protesters inside Iran and drew public attention alongside statements from U.S. leaders. Undetermined at this time.
