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Iranians Burn US, Israeli Flags In Protests Citing Trump's Poll Setback
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🗓 05 Nov 2026, 10:48 AM
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Pro-government demonstrators in Iran burned American and Israeli flags, chanting anti-US and anti-Israel slogans to celebrate a perceived setback for Donald Trump in US polls.
Pro-government crowds in Iran took to the streets to mark what they described as a significant political setback for US President Donald Trump. The demonstrations were characterized by strong anti-American and anti-Israeli sentiment, with participants expressing their opposition to Washington and Tel Aviv.
During the rallies, demonstrators were seen burning flags of the United States and Israel. The atmosphere was charged as crowds chanted slogans including "Death to America" and "Death to Israel," reflecting the deep-seated hostility that often defines diplomatic relations between Iran and these two nations.
The protests were timed to coincide with recent US polling data, which pro-government commentators in Iran interpreted as a loss for Trump. By linking domestic US political trends to their own street protests, the demonstrators aimed to project a narrative of American weakness and internal division.
These events highlight the continued use of symbolic acts, such as flag burning and vocal chants, as tools of political expression in Iran. The demonstrations served as a public display of solidarity with the Iranian government's stance against external adversaries.
During the rallies, demonstrators were seen burning flags of the United States and Israel. The atmosphere was charged as crowds chanted slogans including "Death to America" and "Death to Israel," reflecting the deep-seated hostility that often defines diplomatic relations between Iran and these two nations.
The protests were timed to coincide with recent US polling data, which pro-government commentators in Iran interpreted as a loss for Trump. By linking domestic US political trends to their own street protests, the demonstrators aimed to project a narrative of American weakness and internal division.
These events highlight the continued use of symbolic acts, such as flag burning and vocal chants, as tools of political expression in Iran. The demonstrations served as a public display of solidarity with the Iranian government's stance against external adversaries.