Demonstrators called for stronger international action, voiced support for exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, and described severe repression at home, including curfews, arrests, and internet shutdowns. Many protesters covered their faces to protect relatives in Iran, while others said fear no longer deterred them from speaking out. Participants said they saw themselves as a vital link to information coming from inside the country, helping to ensure that events in Iran remain visible to the outside world.