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Berlin Rally Unites 8,000 Against Iran's Regime

2/7/2026

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On February 7, 2026, approximately 8,000 people protested in Berlin against Iran's authoritarian government, with expectations of up to 100,000 attendees.
The "Freedom for Iran" rally received support from around 340 international organizations and included many relatives of individuals killed or detained in recent protests in Iran.
Demonstrators displayed Iranian flags and photos of Maryam Rajavi, president of the banned National Council of Resistance of Iran.
Protests in Iran began in late December 2022 due to a severe economic crisis, resulting in over 3,400 reported deaths from violent security responses.

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On February 7, 2026, approximately 8,000 people protested in Berlin against Iran's authoritarian government, with expectations of up to 100,000 attendees.
The "Freedom for Iran" rally received support from around 340 international organizations and included many relatives of individuals killed or detained in recent protests in Iran.
Demonstrators displayed Iranian flags and photos of Maryam Rajavi, president of the banned National Council of Resistance of Iran.
Protests in Iran began in late December 2022 due to a severe economic crisis, resulting in over 3,400 reported deaths from violent security responses.