Iranians Unite in Mass Protests Against Gaza Deaths, Condemning Israel and US

Thousands of Iranians rallied across the country in support of Gaza and against Israel's bombardment, with a top military commander warning of a long and bloody war. Demonstrators in Tehran and other cities waved Palestinian flags, burned Israeli flags, and held banners denouncing America and Israel. Iran, a staunch supporter of the Palestinian cause, has hailed the recent attacks by Hamas as a "success" and has criticized Israel's actions as "genocide." The country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned Israel's attacks on hospitals in Gaza, calling them a violation of international law.