Pro-government rally in Tehran demands end to US threats

Hundreds of people rallied in Tehran on Wednesday to demand an end to U.S. threats and the blockade of Iranian ports, according to Al Jazeera.

The rally took place against the backdrop of an escalating standoff between Washington and Tehran. Reuters reported earlier that President Trump urged Iran to sign a deal and discussed keeping the blockade in place for months if needed. AP previously reported that the U.S. military said it was poised to blockade Iranian ports, prompting Iranian threats against ports elsewhere in the region.

The latest rally reflects the public messaging campaign in Tehran as pressure builds around the dispute. Iranian officials and state media have repeatedly rejected the U.S. approach, framing it as illegitimate coercion.

The confrontation has added to regional tensions tied to the Strait of Hormuz and wider maritime security concerns. For now, the dispute remains unresolved, with U.S. officials signaling the blockade will continue until Tehran agrees to a deal.