REPORTING AT THE WHITE HOUSE. I’M AMY LU WESH TWO NEWS. MEANTIME, HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE GATHERED IN DOWNTOWN ORLANDO THIS AFTERNOON FOR A PEACEFUL PROTEST CALLING FOR FREEDOM IN IRAN. WESH TWO CONTINUES OUR TEAM COVERAGE FROM THE DEMONSTRATION. IN. THIS IS WHAT SOLIDARITY LOOKED LIKE IN DOWNTOWN ORLANDO SUNDAY. PRESIDENT TRUMP ZACH YOU. PRESIDENT TRUMP. THANK YOU. HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE GATHERED IN SUPPORT OF THE PEOPLE OF IRAN CALLING FOR REGIME CHANGE AND THE BEGINNING OF A FREE IRAN, A REGIME CHANGE THAT WILL LEAD TO EVERY YEAR ON THE PEOPLE OF IRAN HAVE SUCH A HIGH LEVEL OF EXCITEMENT THAT, IN FACT, THEY TOOK IT TO THE STREETS LAST NIGHT TO DANCE AWAY THE NIGHT. WHILE THE ENERGY IS HIGH, ORGANIZERS SAY THE MESSAGE IS CLEAR, CALLING FOR DEMOCRACY, HUMAN RIGHTS AND REGIME CHANGE IN PERSIAN CULTURE. YOU WEAR RED WHEN YOU’RE IN A HAPPY, CELEBRATIVE MOOD. SO I’M WEARING RED TO CELEBRATE KHAMENEI’S DEATH. TODAY. PEOPLE ARE DANCING, SINGING AND HUGGING. ORGANIZERS TELL ME THIS IS A PEACEFUL PROTEST AND THEY’RE CALLING FOR FREEDOM IN IRAN. OTHERS HERE SAY WHAT’S HAPPENING RIGHT NOW IN IRAN IS UNPRECEDENTED. THIS IS IN THE SANCTUARY. IF YOU GO THROUGH THE HISTORY, YOU CANNOT FIND ANY NATION HAPPY FOR ATTACKING THEIR COUNTRIES AND CHANGING THE REGIME. WHEN A COUNTRY IS UNDER ATTACK, THE PEOPLE HAVE UNCERTAINTY. THE PEOPLE ARE IN FEAR OF WHAT IS GOING TO HAPPEN IN THE FUTURE. IN FACT, THIS IS NO LONGER HAPPENING BECAUSE FOR 47 YEARS WE HAVE BEEN UNDER HUGE AMOUNT OF OPPRESSION. THE RALLY WRAPPED UP WITH CHANTS FOR UNITY AND A PROMISE TO KEEP SPEAKING OUT UNTIL CHANGE COMES. I FEEL IT IS MY DUTY AND THE LEAST THAT I CAN DO TO
Hundreds gather in downtown Orlando for peaceful protest to support freedom in Iran
Updated: 6:22 PM EST Mar 1, 2026
Hundreds of people gathered in downtown Orlando on Sunday afternoon for a peaceful protest advocating for freedom and regime change in Iran, marked by music, chanting and cheering.”And the beginning of a free Iran, a regime change that will lead to a free Iran,” Giselle Shafa-Erfani said. “The people of Iran have such a high level of excitement that, in fact, they took it to the streets last night to dance away the night,” Pooyan Balouchian said. Organizers emphasized the rally’s message, calling for democracy, human rights, and regime change. Shafa-Erfani explained the cultural significance of her attire, saying, “In Persian culture, you wear red when you are in a happy celebration mood, so I’m wearing red to celebrate (Supreme Leader Ali) Khamenei’s death today.”The atmosphere was lively, with people dancing, singing, and hugging one another. Organizers described the event as peaceful and focused on advocating for a free Iran.Mojan Mehdi from Orlando remarked on the historical significance, saying, “This is in the centuries, if you go through history, you cannot find any nation happy for attacking their country and changing their regime.”Balouchian added, “When a country is under attack, people have uncertainty and the fear of what is going to happen in the future, this is no longer happening because for 47 years we have under a huge amount of suppression.”The rally concluded with chants for unity and a commitment to continue speaking out until change is achieved. Shafa-Erfani expressed her dedication, saying, “I feel it is my duty and the least that I can do to be their voice.”
ORLANDO, Fla. —
Hundreds of people gathered in downtown Orlando on Sunday afternoon for a peaceful protest advocating for freedom and regime change in Iran, marked by music, chanting and cheering.
“And the beginning of a free Iran, a regime change that will lead to a free Iran,” Giselle Shafa-Erfani said.
“The people of Iran have such a high level of excitement that, in fact, they took it to the streets last night to dance away the night,” Pooyan Balouchian said.
Organizers emphasized the rally’s message, calling for democracy, human rights, and regime change. Shafa-Erfani explained the cultural significance of her attire, saying, “In Persian culture, you wear red when you are in a happy celebration mood, so I’m wearing red to celebrate (Supreme Leader Ali) Khamenei’s death today.”
The atmosphere was lively, with people dancing, singing, and hugging one another. Organizers described the event as peaceful and focused on advocating for a free Iran.
Mojan Mehdi from Orlando remarked on the historical significance, saying, “This is in the centuries, if you go through history, you cannot find any nation happy for attacking their country and changing their regime.”
Balouchian added, “When a country is under attack, people have uncertainty and the fear of what is going to happen in the future, this is no longer happening because for 47 years we have under a huge amount of suppression.”
The rally concluded with chants for unity and a commitment to continue speaking out until change is achieved. Shafa-Erfani expressed her dedication, saying, “I feel it is my duty and the least that I can do to be their voice.”