Rare Defiance in Tehran: Basij Students Interrupt Khamenei Speech

Tehran was shaken by a highly unusual incident when a group of Basij students  members of the paramilitary force long considered the ideological spearhead of Iran’s regime since 1979 interrupted a speech by Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

The students reportedly called for, among other things, a referendum on the future of the regime. According to reports, the official video of the meeting was edited to remove the disruptive moment, but sources indicate the students involved have already been taken for questioning or detention.

Reports of Mass Protests in Iran

In the past few minutes, reports say thousands of citizens have taken to the streets in several Iranian cities. Protesters were heard chanting: “Death to Khamenei” and “Give us back Iran.”