From NY Post:
A powerful image showing a lone Iranian protester defiantly sitting in front of armed security forces has drawn striking comparisons to the iconic “Tank Man” photo near Tiananmen Square — as fierce anti-regime protests engulf the Middle Eastern nation.
Footage obtained and shared by Iranian outlet Iran International shows a brave individual in all black sitting in the middle of the street in Tehran, their head calmly bowed, blocking police on motorbikes from riding down the road.
The moving image drew comparisons on social media to the historic photo of defiance taken of an unidentified man standing in front of tanks at the Tiananmen protests in 1989.
The protests in Iran come amid severe economic hardship in the country, with merchants leading the charge and demanding change. Angry crowds are shouting anti-regime chants, such as “Death to the dictato” and “Death to Khamenei,” referring to Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
At least 7 people have died in the unrest.
As Iran’s protests enter day three, an image of a lone demonstrator facing armed forces goes viral, drawing parallels to Tiananmen’s ‘Tank Man.’ Is the Islamic Regime's grasp beginning to crumble?
Analysis by @AlexWinston89 https://t.co/Myy3E83miO
— The Jerusalem Post (@Jerusalem_Post) December 30, 2025
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