Iran: Demonstrators in Tehran call for Khamenei’s downfall

NCRI – Thousands demonstrated in Tehran’s Toupkhane Square today in memory of Grand Ayatollah Montazeri chanting “Death to dictator,” “death to Khamenei,” “Moharram (Lunar month used by Arabs and Muslims) is the month of Bloodshed, Khamenei will be brought down this month,” “victory is imminent,” and “political prisoners must be set free.”

Mullahs’ regime blocked all streets leading to Toupkhane in an attempt to prevent people from joining the demonstration. Nevertheless, people joined the demonstration from Lalezar Street which was the only entrance left open to the location.

NCRI – Thousands demonstrated in Tehran’s Toupkhane Square today in memory of Grand Ayatollah Montazeri chanting “Death to dictator,” “death to Khamenei,” “Moharram (Lunar month used by Arabs and Muslims) is the month of Bloodshed, Khamenei will be brought down this month,” “victory is imminent,” and “political prisoners must be set free.”

Mullahs’ regime blocked all streets leading to Toupkhane in an attempt to prevent people from joining the demonstration. Nevertheless, people joined the demonstration from Lalezar Street which was the only entrance left open to the location.

Security, Basij, and Plainclothes agents are stationed extensively in the area and at least 50 are patrolling and intimidating people on motorcycles.  People, on entry to this location are being checked by the security forces.

By attacking the crowed, security agents have beaten and injured many.  Women and elderly people are amongst those arrested during today’s clashes.

Secretariat of the National Council of Resistance of Iran
December 24, 2009