Iran: Anti-Israel rally in Tehran July 28

Event

Reports say dozens of worshippers held an anti-Israel rally in Tehran on Friday, July 28. The demonstrators protested the recent controversy over security measures near Temple Mount (Haram al-Sharif) in Jerusalem, which is the third-holiest site in Islam. Further protests are possible in the coming weeks.

Context

Protests in Iran are often anti-Israel in character. The two countries have not had diplomatic relations since Iran's Islamic Revolution in 1979.

Advice

Individuals in Iran are advised to avoid any form of protest or public gathering, to monitor the situation closely, and to expect traffic disruptions.