Thousands rally in Tehran in support of Iranian Armed Forces

By Al Mayadeen English
Source: Agencies
24 Jun 2025 20:35
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The rally is aimed at showing strong backing for the IRGC and the country’s defiant stance.

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Iranians wave national flags and chant slogans as they celebrate a ceasefire between Iran and "Israel" at Enghlab Square in the capital Tehran on June 24, 2025 (Photo by ATTA KENARE / AFP)

Thousands gathered at Tehran’s Enghelab Square on Tuesday to express gratitude to Iran’s armed forces for a firm response to recent Israeli and US aggression against the country.

Participants voiced strong support for the military’s stance against foreign threats, chanting slogans and reaffirming their backing of the country's resistance.

Citizens from all segments of society waved national flags and carried images of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Sayyed Ali Khamenei, and those martyred in recent Israeli attacks, condemning both "Israel" and the United States.

Post-ceasefire, Iranians rallied in #Tehran's Palestine Square, holding #Iran's flag as they chanted, "War until victory".

Since the first day of the Israeli aggression on Iran, #Iranians have been rallying across the country in a show of unity and defiance against the Israeli… pic.twitter.com/1StHYE7lXg
— Al Mayadeen English (@MayadeenEnglish) June 24, 2025

The crowd also voiced support for the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC), the Army, the Basij, and law enforcement agencies during the gathering.

US President Donald Trump claimed that Iran and "Israel" had agreed to a ceasefire beginning Tuesday that would bring about an "official end" to the war.

"It has been fully agreed by and between Israel and Iran that there will be a Complete and Total CEASEFIRE," Trump wrote Monday evening on his Truth Social platform.

"Israel" first launched an aggression against Iran on June 13, hitting nuclear and military sites as well as residential areas, and prompting waves of Iranian retaliatory missile attacks on Israeli targets in the occupied Palestinian territories.

At least 610 civilians killed by 'Israel

Tehran confirmed on Tuesday that at least 610 civilians had been killed and more than 4,700 had been wounded since the start of the Israeli war on Iran on June 13.

Those killed in the Israeli strikes included 13 children, the youngest of whom was two months old, the Iranian Health Ministry said, as well as five doctors and rescue workers.

The deadliest wave struck just before the ceasefire on June 24, killing 107 and injuring 1,342 in 24 hours. 95% of deaths occurred under collapsed buildings, and only 5% died after being transported to hospitals.

The war also saw US aggression on Iranian nuclear facilities using massive bunker-busting bombs, also followed by an Iranian retaliatory missile attack targeting a US military base in Qatar.

Iran declares victory as ceasefire forces Israeli retreat

Earlier on Tuesday, the Iranian Supreme National Security Council announced that the Islamic Republic had achieved a significant strategic victory, asserting that it had “forced the enemies to seek a ceasefire.”

Citing the unity of the Iranian people, the steadfastness of its armed forces, and the guidance of its leadership, the Council emphasized that Iran had triumphed in the face of Israeli aggression. It noted that Iran’s military remains on high alert and prepared to respond decisively to any future provocation.

The Council underscored that through its vigilance, Iran’s calculated timing dismantled the enemy’s core strategy. According to Fars News Agency, the Council declared that the outcome compelled the Israeli entity to accept defeat and halt its aggression.

'Israel', Iran say agree to ceasefire

The Israeli occupation government claimed it had achieved all its objectives in the war against Iran, and that it had agreed to the US-proposed ceasefire after removing the "dual existential threat" of Tehran's nuclear program and ballistic missiles.

"Israel" nonetheless warned it would "respond forcefully" to any Iranian violation, with its military later saying it had been ordered "to maintain a high level of alertness".

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran would respect the ceasefire, provided "Israel" held to its terms.

"If the Zionist regime does not violate the ceasefire, Iran will not violate it either," Pezeshkian said during a phone conversation with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, according to the presidency's website.