Iranian expats hold protest in Nicosia marking anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death

On Saturday, September 19, 2026, a group of Iranians residing in the Republic of Cyprus gathered outside the Iranian Embassy in Nicosia. The demonstration marked the fourth anniversary of the protests that erupted following the death of Mahsa Amini in 2022.

Participants displayed flags featuring the historical Lion and Sun emblem, alongside photographs of individuals they described as victims of the Iranian authorities. The protesters carried signs with slogans such as "Woman, Life, Freedom" and "Killed by the Islamic Republic." The event also featured portraits of the late Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi and his son, Reza Pahlavi. According to reports from the media outlet Kayhan London, the gathering was connected to broader support for Reza Pahlavi and the movement described as the "Lion and Sun national revolution." Simultaneously, a related conference titled "Cyrus the Great II" was held in Toronto, Canada, where Reza Pahlavi delivered an address.

This event follows four years of recurring international protests sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini while in the custody of Iranian morality police. The protest in Nicosia remained a public demonstration of opposition to the current Iranian government's policies, specifically regarding human rights and the use of the death penalty.