Iranian opposition activist: 'The people of Iran support Israel'

• Published date: 02 April 2024
• Author: JERUSALEM POST STAFF
• Publication title: Jerusalem Post, The: Web Edition Articles (Israel)

As such, a rarity occurred on Sunday evening, when an Israeli flag was seen flying in Azadi Square, in the heart of Tehran. This was revealed to be an expression of support for the Iranian opposition activist Vahid Beheshti, an Iranian journalist and human rights activist who spoke at a special conference at the US Congress during the past weekend

While speaking at the conference, Beheshti expressed support for Israel and called on the US to help overthrow the Iranian regime, stating, "90% of the Iranian people are against the regime. As soon as the Americans and their allies harm the Iranian regime, the people of Iran will rise up and finish the job."

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