Protesters gathered outside the Iranian Emabssy in Nicosia for a second time on Sunday.

The protests come following mass protests in the country, and heightened security issues, with Tehran’s politicians in a war of words with the US.

In Nicosia, dozens of people gathered, with many holding signs saying ‘Freedom to Iran’.

Tehran threatened on Sunday to retaliate against Israel and U.S. military bases in the event of U.S. strikes on Iran, issuing the warning as Israeli sources said Israel was on high alert for the possibility of any U.S. intervention.

With Iran’s clerical establishment facing the biggest anti-government protests since 2022, U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to intervene in recent days, warning Iranian leaders against using force against demonstrators. On Saturday, Trump said the U.S. stands “ready to help”.

Iranians living in Limassol also gathered on Sunday at the Molos amphitheatre to protest against developments in their home country, describing the situation as a dictatorship.

Dozens of demonstrators assembled in the Epichosis area at around 2pm, holding banners and chanting slogans in support of anti-government protests in Iran and against the country’s authorities, calling for freedom and democracy.

The protesters condemned the use of violence against demonstrators and said the political situation prevents them from returning to their homeland.

Some participants also expressed concern for family members who remain in Iran, voicing fears for their safety, and called for international intervention to help secure freedom in the country.