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Tens of thousands of Iranians rallied nationwide after Friday prayers to denounce recent foreign-backed riots, as police said several armed terrorists were killed and others arrested during overnight security operations.

Demonstrations were held in dozens of cities across Iran, in provinces including Lorestan, Zanjan, Khuzestan, Qom, and Yazd. Crowds marched carrying Iranian flags and placards backing national security and the Islamic establishment.

Participants stressed a clear distinction between lawful, peaceful demands and organized rioting and insecurity, chanting slogans including “Death to America” and “Death to Israel.”

Some shopkeepers last week staged limited street protests in several Iranian cities over economic instability, but the demonstrations were steered toward violence after public statements by US and Israeli figures—amplified by Israeli-linked Persian-language outlets—encouraged vandalism and disorder.