‘This is Tehran’: Khamenei posters and Iran regime flags displayed at London march

Given that the Ayatollahs are the ultimate authority over the IRGC, displays of support for them could be seen as support for the organization. Follow us on GoogleOpen displays of support for the Islamic regime in Iran were seen throughout Sunday's Arbaeen Procession in London, August 9, 2026.(photo credit: INSTAGRAM SCREENSHOT)ByMATHILDA HELLERAUGUST 11, 2026 17:37Open displays of support for the Islamic regime in Iran were seen throughout Sunday's Arbaeen Procession in London.The Arbaeen Procession is an annual public march held to commemorate Imam Hussain, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, who was martyred in Karbala, Iraq, in 680 CE.Arbaeen marks the 40th day after his martyrdom and is designed to remember his believed stand against oppression and injustice. For those who cannot get to Iraq for the Karbala procession, there are many similar marches around the world.Sunday's Marble Arch procession, organized by Hussaini Islamic Trust UK, saw an estimated 35,000 people attend. According to the trust, this was the largest-ever gathering in the 46 years the event has been held in the UK.While the entire purpose of the event is to remember and commemorate Hussaini's stand against injustice and oppression, Sunday's event saw significant support for Islamic regime figures.Open displays of support for the Islamic regime in Iran were seen throughout Sunday's Arbaeen Procession in London, August 9, 2026. (credit: INSTAGRAM SCREENSHOT)The Jerusalem Post reviewed hundreds of videos and photos from the event, finding dozens (if not more) posters and flags of the late Ayatollah Khamenei, and hundreds of Islamic regime flags.One in particular stood out - a poster by the Islamic Human Rights Commission saying 'Choose the right side of history' superimposed on a photo of Khamenei.IHRC under investigation by UK since 2017 over regime tiesThe IHRC has been investigated by the UK's Charity Commission since 2017 for its alleged ties to the Iranian regime.The watchdog issued an official warning to the IHRC in March 2023 after a statutory investigation into concerns of "misconduct and/or mismanagement.” However, the case remains ongoing, and no enforcement or penalty against the IHRC has been published to date.IHRC also organizes the extremist annual event Al-Quds Day ("Jerusalem Day").Also visible in the footage from Sunday was a man wearing a keffiyeh featuring the three supreme leaders of the Islamic regime - Khomeini, Khameini Sr and Khameini Jr.The brazen displays of pro-regime propaganda during Sunday's Arbaneen march were particularly striking given the UK's recent introduction of the National Security (State Threats) Act 2026.The new legislation, brought into law in July, gives the Home Secretary new powers to designate organizations that are involved in state-threat activity linked to a foreign power.On 17 July 2026, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) was officially designated.This made expressing support for the IRGC a criminal offense.Support for Ayatollahs could be seen as criminal offenseGiven that the Ayatollahs are the ultimate authority over the IRGC, displays of support for them could be seen as support for the organization.The Post reached out to the Metropolitan Police to confirm whether any action was taken.Former Shadow Justice Secretary MP Nick Timothy wrote on X/Twitter: "You might be forgiven for thinking this is Tehran. But no, it is London. Where those who live among us openly celebrate the antisemitic and terrorist state of Iran."Follow us on Google