Thousands Expected for Iranian 'Global Day of Action' Protest in LA

Protesters to gather at City Hall in solidarity with ongoing unrest in Iran

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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Thousands of protesters are expected to gather in downtown Los Angeles on Friday as part of a 'Global Day of Action' in support of the Iranian people who have been defying their country's oppressive regime for nearly two months amid violent government crackdowns.

Why it matters

The protests in Iran, sparked by the death of a young woman in police custody, have grown into the biggest challenge to the Islamic Republic's leadership in years. The 'Global Day of Action' aims to show international solidarity with the Iranian people's fight for freedom and human rights.

The details

The demonstration in Los Angeles is one of many planned worldwide on Friday to coincide with the 'Global Day of Action' in support of the Iranian protest movement. Organizers expect thousands to gather at LA City Hall to voice their support for the Iranian people and call for an end to the regime's violent suppression of dissent.

  • The protest is scheduled for Friday, February 14, 2026 in downtown Los Angeles.

The players

Iranian Protest Movement

A grassroots movement of Iranians who have been protesting their government's oppressive policies and human rights abuses since the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in September 2022.

Los Angeles City Hall

The location where the 'Global Day of Action' protest is scheduled to take place in downtown Los Angeles.

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The takeaway

The 'Global Day of Action' protest in Los Angeles is part of a worldwide show of solidarity with the Iranian people's ongoing fight for freedom and human rights in the face of a brutal government crackdown. The demonstration aims to amplify the voices of those resisting oppression in Iran.