Ardabil: Students, professors, and staff from universities in the Ardabil and South Khorasan provinces held protest rallies, denouncing the ongoing violence and crimes committed by the Israeli regime in Gaza.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, at the University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Hojjatoleslam Abdollah Hassani, the representative of Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, expressed solidarity with the people of Gaza, calling the gathering a moment to defend the oppressed and the resistance front. Hojjatoleslam Hassani stated that the day marked the exposure of the Israeli regime's oppression and foretold the fulfillment of a divine promise regarding its destruction.

Meanwhile, students at the University of Birjand gathered at the Imam Jafar Sadiq Mosque and the Tomb of the Unknown Martyrs, chanting slogans such as 'Death to Israel'. The protesters called for an immediate end to the violence against Palestinians in Gaza.

Both gatherings concluded with the reading of statements condemning Israel's actions, with participants reaffirming their support for Palestine and the resistance movement. The demonstrations reflect growing anger in Iran over the Gaza war, as universities across the country continue to host similar protests in solidarity with Palestinians.