Flyers billed the January 24 afternoon rally in Clairemont as Action For Iran - In Solidarity With the Fallen Heroes Of Iran.

For several consecutive weeks, demonstrators have been showing opposition to repression in Iran. Well over a thousand people found their way to Balboa and Genesee for this week's rally, demanding regime change and international action against the violent crackdown on dissenters, thousands of whom have reportedly been killed. The demonstration included flag-waving, marches, and calls for freedom. Many expressed their hope that help will be on the way to end the suffering in Iran.

There were people gathered on both sides of Balboa Avenue, but most of the crowd was on the side near Home Depot.


There have been various estimates of how many people have been killed while protesting in Iran. Reading about the number who have died does not have the same emotional impact as seeing images of actual individual protestors who are now dead for expressing their beliefs.


A drummer marched past the crowd that was waiting to make their way up and down Balboa Avenue. Music can also be a form of protest.

Literally wrapping the Iranian flag around oneself was another way of showing concern and solidarity.

For some, Donald Trump is still viewed as a potential savior for Iran.

This woman wanted to show off her MAGA sweater. She told me that there are people going back and forth between San Diego and Los Angeles to protest. It is not just locals at these demonstrations.


Once again this week, women showed up in large numbers. Comedian Bill Maher has said that Muslim countries practice gender apartheid.

One demonstrator carried a sign showing an image of a woman smoking and burning a photo. The graphic has become a widespread visual symbol of rebellion.

There was a socializing aspect, because people were gathering for a common cause. The demand for freedom unites people.

Slow moving attendees made it easier to photograph the crowd. People wanted to be seen by the media, and so were not in a rush.








Flyers billed the January 24 afternoon rally in Clairemont as Action For Iran - In Solidarity With the Fallen Heroes Of Iran.

For several consecutive weeks, demonstrators have been showing opposition to repression in Iran. Well over a thousand people found their way to Balboa and Genesee for this week's rally, demanding regime change and international action against the violent crackdown on dissenters, thousands of whom have reportedly been killed. The demonstration included flag-waving, marches, and calls for freedom. Many expressed their hope that help will be on the way to end the suffering in Iran.

There were people gathered on both sides of Balboa Avenue, but most of the crowd was on the side near Home Depot.


There have been various estimates of how many people have been killed while protesting in Iran. Reading about the number who have died does not have the same emotional impact as seeing images of actual individual protestors who are now dead for expressing their beliefs.


A drummer marched past the crowd that was waiting to make their way up and down Balboa Avenue. Music can also be a form of protest.

Literally wrapping the Iranian flag around oneself was another way of showing concern and solidarity.

For some, Donald Trump is still viewed as a potential savior for Iran.

This woman wanted to show off her MAGA sweater. She told me that there are people going back and forth between San Diego and Los Angeles to protest. It is not just locals at these demonstrations.


Once again this week, women showed up in large numbers. Comedian Bill Maher has said that Muslim countries practice gender apartheid.

One demonstrator carried a sign showing an image of a woman smoking and burning a photo. The graphic has become a widespread visual symbol of rebellion.

There was a socializing aspect, because people were gathering for a common cause. The demand for freedom unites people.

Slow moving attendees made it easier to photograph the crowd. People wanted to be seen by the media, and so were not in a rush.







