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London Protests Surge in Solidarity with Iran's Struggle

1/12/2026

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Protests in London surged in solidarity with demonstrators in Iran amid a violent crackdown.
Iranian Londoners gathered to voice support for their compatriots and to demand democracy and freedom.
Activists report at least 538 deaths and more than 10,600 detentions in Iran since protests began over economic issues.
Demonstrators in London called on the UK government to act against the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), as the Iranian government imposes internet blackouts.

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Protests in London surged in solidarity with demonstrators in Iran amid a violent crackdown.
Iranian Londoners gathered to voice support for their compatriots and to demand democracy and freedom.
Activists report at least 538 deaths and more than 10,600 detentions in Iran since protests began over economic issues.
Demonstrators in London called on the UK government to act against the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), as the Iranian government imposes internet blackouts.