MIDTOWN, Manhattan (WABC) — Many were overcome with emotion as it all sank in – a time many Iranians in New York City thought they would never see freedom.<\/p>\n
Hundreds gathered near the United Nations and made their way west, ending up in Times Square, where they celebrated.<\/p>\n
“The person is killing my people for 47 years, American and Israel – they illuminated him,” said Amir.<\/p>\n
The death of the Supreme Leader<\/a>, many are hoping will spark a seismic shift in leadership in Iran.<\/p>\n “When the government is over, they will join the people who are free,” said rally organizer Reza Ebrahimi.<\/p>\n It was a sentiment shared by those around the world.<\/p>\n “Everyone who loves justice and peace on this planet needs to stand up to the Islamic terrorists that is the Islamic regime in Iran,” said Harry Brodsky.<\/p>\n Brodsky, who is Jewish and lives in West Orange, like others, fears potential backlash from Saturday’s military strikes, but says he is determined to show up.<\/p>\n “It’s the littlest thing we could do to be brave and yes come despite the fac that there is a little bit of risk, we’re going to come anyway,” Brodsky said.<\/p>\n Doran Pooladi, who grew up in Shiraz, says she cannot wait to go home.<\/p>\n “I personally can’t wait to go back to visit my country without fear of getting arrested, getting killed, getting tortured for not wanting to cover my hair, so I’m incredibly happy,” Pooladi said.<\/p>\n ———- Submit a tip or story idea to Eyewitness News<\/p>\n
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