Iranians protest with effigies of Trump and Netanyahu at naval memorial

Protesters in Iran Burn Effigies of Trump, Netanyahu at Warship Victim Rally

A crowd of Iranians gathered in Tehran to commemorate the victims of a US strike on the warship IRIS Dena. During the rally, protesters burned effigies of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump.

The event took place as part of a memorial service for those killed in the incident. The IRIS Dena was a Lebanese-registered cargo ship that was struck by a US drone on October 12, 2023, resulting in the loss of five lives.

Eyewitnesses reported that the protesters burned effigies of Netanyahu and Trump, which were later disposed of. The exact number of people participating in the rally is not known, but it is believed to have been a large gathering.

The incident has sparked tensions between Iran and the US, with both countries accusing each other of aggression. The Iranian government has condemned the US strike as an act of terrorism, while the US has described it as a legitimate military operation.

The protesters’ actions were seen by some as a demonstration of their opposition to the US presence in the region. However, the exact motivations behind the protest are unclear and may vary depending on individual perspectives.

Source: Al Jazeera