Crowds gathering in Bellevue, WA in support of Iranian protests
BELLEVUE, Wash. - Crowds of demonstrators gathered in the downtown Bellevue area on Valentine's Day for an event to "get together and demand action from the world" amid protests in Iran, according to Voice of Iran.
The organization says they are acting in solidarity with the Lion and Sun Revolution in Iran. For the wider Bellevue community, police advise drivers to find alternate routes amid possible traffic disruptions.
Downtown Bellevue demonstrations in support of global attention to protests in Iran
The demonstrations are in the area of NE 4th Street and 8th Street. Crowds were expected to remain from about 1 p.m. until 5 p.m.
The Global Day of Action event is at Bellevue Park and officially scheduled from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m.
Downtown Bellevue demonstrations in support of global attention to protests in Iran
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