Thousands Protest Iranian Regime in Downtown LA

Demonstrators call for U.S. government aid and a democratic transition in Iran.

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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Thousands of people gathered in downtown Los Angeles on Saturday to protest the current Iranian regime and call for help from the U.S. government. The peaceful demonstrators marched through the city streets, pleading for aid as they showed solidarity with the Iranian people who have faced a government crackdown on protests. Protesters urged the Trump administration to stop negotiating with "murderers" and to support the Iranian people's fight for democracy.

Why it matters

The protests in Los Angeles are part of a global day of action to raise awareness about the ongoing unrest and human rights abuses in Iran. The Iranian government has faced widespread demonstrations over the past year, which have been met with a violent crackdown that has resulted in hundreds of deaths. The LA protesters are calling for the U.S. and the international community to take action to support the Iranian people's fight for democratic change.

The details

The demonstrators gathered outside LA City Hall and marched through the city streets, carrying signs and chanting slogans against the Iranian regime. They pleaded with the Trump administration to provide aid and support to the Iranian people, and called for the U.S. to stop negotiating with the "murderers" in the Iranian government. The protesters also expressed support for Iran's exiled royal leader, who they hope can help guide a democratic transition in the country.

  • The protest took place on Saturday, February 15, 2026.

The players

Sharareh Gholaman

One of the protesters who addressed the Iranian government directly, saying the demonstrators are with the youth of Iran leading the "new revolution" and will help them take their country back.

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What they’re saying

“Right now, I am talking to their face. We are with the youth of Iran, they are leading this new revolution and we are all with them and we are going to get our country back.”

— Sharareh Gholaman, Protester (cbsnews.com)

What’s next

The protesters are calling on the U.S. government to take immediate action to support the Iranian people's fight for democracy and human rights. They hope that increased international pressure and aid can help facilitate a peaceful transition of power in Iran.

The takeaway

The large-scale protest in downtown Los Angeles is part of a global movement to stand in solidarity with the Iranian people and demand action from the international community to address the ongoing human rights abuses and lack of democratic freedoms in Iran. The demonstrators are pleading for the U.S. and other world powers to intervene and support the Iranian people's struggle for a new, democratic future.