"A large midday explosion on Friday rocked a Tehran square filled with demonstrators who were there for the annual event, Iranian state television reported. The cause of the blast in Ferdowsi Square was not immediately known, but it came shortly after Israel had threatened people to clear the area because it planned a strike. State media outlet Press TV said one woman was killed from shrapnel as a result of a US-Israeli airstrike."
"Al-Quds Day (or, simply, Quds Day) is an annual, international day to express support for Palestine and oppose the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories. Al-Quds is the Arabic name for Jerusalem. Crowds turned out in Tehran and other cities, despite ongoing US and Israeli strikes in the region during the commemoration, state media reported."
"Ali Larijani, Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, who was attending the demonstrations, claimed Israel was dropping bombs on Quds Day out of fear, and that US President Donald Trump was unaware that Iranians were a strong, aware, and determined people. The minister of roads, as well as the minister for sports and youth, were also seen among those demonstrating."
Al-Quds Day rallies took place across Iran with thousands demonstrating in solidarity with Palestine and against Israeli and US actions. During the annual event in Tehran, a major explosion struck Ferdowsi Square where demonstrators had gathered, resulting in at least one death from shrapnel. Israeli forces had warned people to evacuate the area before the strike. State media reported the blast occurred during the 14th day of US-Israeli military operations in the region. High-ranking Iranian officials, including the Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, attended the demonstrations. Participants chanted anti-Israel and anti-American slogans while carrying Iranian flags and images of Palestinian fighters. Al-Quds Day is an international commemoration expressing support for Palestine and opposing Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories.
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