London, UK – On March 1, 2026, crowds of Iranian expatriates and supporters poured into the streets near Hyde Park and Kensington, turning the city’s avenues into a scene of jubilant celebration following joint U.S.–Israeli strikes that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on February 28.

Footage from central London shows hundreds of marchers waving pre‑1979 Lion and Sun flags in a vibrant display of red, white and green, their numbers stretching along historic streets flanked by double‑decker buses. Faces glowed with relief and wide smiles as groups chanted “Freedom for Iran!” and “Down with the dictator!” — their unified voices echoing across the avenue.

As the handheld camera wove through the crowd, the energy intensified: participants linked arms in spontaneous dances and elders held portraits of Reza Pahlavi, while younger marchers in traditional attire high‑fived passersby. The procession spilled into sidewalks, with passing cars honking in solidarity as cheers of “Thank you Trump!” and “USA! USA!” blended with the sound of Persian music, turning the typically reserved British streets into a carnival of hope.

The video also captured intimate moments such as a woman waving a flag adorned with feminist symbols and children perched on shoulders clapping along with the crowd under overcast skies.

The powerful scene ended with wide shots of the endless march stretching down the avenue, symbolizing the diaspora’s gratitude and resilience in the wake of historic developments abroad.

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