Tensions have erupted on the streets of Manchester as rival groups clashed during a vigil for Iran’s supreme leader. <\/p>\n
What began as a candle-lit gathering quickly descended into heated confrontations, with pro-Syrian supporters facing off against anti-regime protesters. Police were forced to step in as tempers flared and crowds gathered in the city centre. <\/p>\n
The demonstration took place in Manchester on Wednesday evening, where dozens gathered to mourn Iran’s late leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. <\/p>\n
Attendees lit candles and laid flowers, with some signs declaring that while you can kill a man, you can’t kill an ideology. <\/p>\n
The vigil quickly drew the attention of opponents of the Iranian regime, many of whom arrived to protest against the clerical leadership in Tehran. Within minutes, the gathering became a flashpoint between two groups with deeply opposing views.<\/p>\n
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