13 Apr 2023 | 04:54 AM UTC
Iran: Iranians to commemorate Al-Quds Day April 14; major rallies are almost certain
Rallies likely across Iran to commemorate Al-Quds Day April 14. Increased security and disruptions likely.
Event
Rallies marking Al-Quds Day are likely nationwide April 14. Al-Quds Day takes place annually on the last Friday of Ramadan. The event began in Iran in 1979 to show support for the "liberation" of Jerusalem and to protest the Israeli occupation of the Palestinian Territories. Up to five million people across Iran have participated in past rallies.
Authorities are likely to deploy security forces to the vicinity of any related rallies. Heightened security will almost certainly prompt transport and business disruptions near sites hosting major demonstrations.
Advice
Avoid all rallies as a standard precaution. Exercise heightened vigilance around major checkpoints, public squares, and event venues. If clashes erupt nearby, leave the area immediately, and seek shelter in a secure, non-governmental building. Consider alternative travel routes to circumvent potential demonstration sites. Allow extra time to reach destinations near rally sites, April 14.
