Pro-government demonstrations underway in Iran

Pro-government rallies against riots have taken place across Iran today, the country’s state broadcaster reported.

Demonstrations were held in the Iranian capital of Tehran, as well as in the cities of Birjand, Zahedan, Zanjan, Ilam, Kerman, Qom, Rasht, Hamedan, and Shahrekord.

Demonstrators chanted slogans in support of the government and "condemned the acts of terrorism" committed by rioters. The demonstrations also featured chants against the United States and Israel.

People can be seen carrying images of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, waving Islamic Republic flags.

Earlier, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that the country’s authorities had evidence of U.S. and Israeli involvement in the terrorist acts of rioters.