Among those attending was Ali Jafari-Gh, an Iranian-born academic who teaches animal science at Massey University. Originally from Karaj, near Tehran, Jafari-Gh said he had travelled to Iran over the New Year period and witnessed protests first-hand. “The main aim is to echo the Iranian voice, which is shut down by the Government,” he said. Amir, who has lived in New Zealand for more than 16 years, said he had struggled to reach family members in recent weeks. “Nobody wants their country to be under attack, but many people believe this operation could help free them from the regime.”- RNZ

Source: New Zealand Herald March 07, 2026 08:00 UTC