ALWAGHT- For over 70 consecutive nights, Iranians nationwide have held nightly rallies, marking an unprecedented display of public unity and solidarity following the joint US-Israeli aggression that began on February 28.
Since the April 8 ceasefire, nightly public rallies across Iran have remained steady and widespread, not diminished. Citizens from all walks of life—men, women, families, students, and workers—gather side by side, reflecting a broad social spectrum. Participants emphasize national unity and support for the Islamic Republic, framing their presence as solidarity with the state during a sensitive regional period, with many citing a shared commitment to national sovereignty against external pressure.
The gatherings are notably spontaneous and decentralized, organized through informal local networks rather than central direction, which participants highlight as evidence of genuine public sentiment. Women’s participation is especially prominent, often attending with family members, while youth involvement—including teenagers and young adults—is a defining feature. This intergenerational mix has helped sustain the rallies for over 70 consecutive nights, turning endurance and public engagement into key symbols of the movement.
Alongside the street mobilization, the national “JANFADA” (“Sacrificing Life”) campaign has launched as a voluntary civic initiative where citizens register to express readiness to defend the country and support national needs. Campaign spokesperson Sasan Zare reports over 31 million registrants—a remarkable scale relative to Iran’s ~90 million population—spanning teenagers to older adults. Together, the nightly rallies and massive registration drive illustrate a society actively translating public sentiment into collective visibility and organized participation across multiple sectors.
