"Woman, Life, Freedom," chanted marchers in the French capital on Saturday, some holding portraits of deceased Iranian protesters. Maybe not now, but the time will come," she said among the crowd, which also included French protesters. Norway-based rights group Iran Human Rights (IHR) says it has verified that Iranian security forces have killed 3,428 protesters, but warns the actual toll could be several times higher. In Paris, Amir – a 23-year-old Iranian student who did not want to give his surname – said he wanted freedom. "We're here to encourage the protesters" in Iran, he said, despite the difficulty in communicating with loved ones.

Source: The Local January 18, 2026 14:28 UTC