TEHRAN- Iranian students have rallied behind the burgeoning encampments emerging across American universities, echoing resolute support for the besieged Palestinians in Gaza and vehemently demanding an immediate cessation of Tel Aviv’s democidal campaign within the enclave.

Condemnation echoed across Iranian academic circles as students, professors, and university staff congregated on their respective campuses post-noon prayer on Sunday. 

Their unified stance aimed squarely at decrying the flagrant crimes and atrocities perpetrated by the Israeli regime in Gaza over the past seven months.

Notably, the University of Tehran bore witness to a spirited rally, mirroring the fervor of the growing protests surging through American campuses. These protests have seen students erect encampments in a resolute call to action against Israel’s relentless onslaught on Gaza.

The chants of "death to America," "death to Israel," and "death to England" reverberated through the ranks of demonstrators, serving as a stark denouncement of the violent crackdowns by U.S. law enforcement on protesting students.

Mohammad Moghimi, President of the University of Tehran, underscored the significance of these pro-Palestinian demonstrations, lauding the bold and justice-seeking actions undertaken by academics, particularly within the United States. He emphasized solidarity with these movements, portraying them as emblematic of the ongoing struggle between enlightenment and ignorance transcending geographical boundaries.

Moghimi poignantly attributed the genesis of these rallies to the blood spilled by martyrs in Gaza, expressing hope for justice and freedom to emerge as the guiding principles in this noble cause. 

Furthermore, Iranian university presidents extended their support to their American counterparts, encapsulating a global wave of solidarity with the Palestinian plight.

The protests have rippled beyond American shores, with over 20 U.S. universities and several European counterparts galvanizing against the Washington-backed Israeli aggression, which has exacted a toll of over 34,000 lives since October.

At Columbia University, a formidable "Gaza Solidarity Encampment" has taken root, with impassioned students clamoring for the institution to divest from companies entangled with the Israeli regime. Similar fervor has ignited protests across MIT, New York University, the University of Michigan, and Yale, with the latter institution indicating potential disciplinary actions against arrested students.

The overarching demand resonating from these protests is a call for universities to sever ties with entities complicit in furthering the occupying regime’s agenda in Palestinian territories under siege. Indeed, these encampments and the global pro-Palestinian rallies stand as a testament to the reverberations of Operation Al Aqsa Storm penetrating the heart of the United States.

Yet, amidst the worldwide displays of solidarity, authorities have responded with draconian measures, resulting in the arrests of hundreds of protesters across university campuses. 

President Joe Biden's denunciation of these protests, coupled with the unwavering support extended to Israel, underscores the entrenched complicity of the United States in perpetuating the cycle of violence and oppression in the region.

Washington's unyielding military, intelligence, and financial backing to Israel, coupled with recent legislative moves bolstering this support, epitomize a stark betrayal of international norms and human rights. The vetoing of UN Security Council resolutions advocating for a ceasefire further underscores a glaring disregard for the suffering endured by the besieged Palestinian populace.

In conclusion, the solidarity exhibited by Iranian students and their global counterparts underscores a collective outcry against injustice and oppression, transcending borders and ideologies in pursuit of a more just and equitable world order.