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Iranian diaspora in Australia attend pro-democracy rallies

Members of the Iranian diaspora in Australia have joined a number of pro-democracy demonstrations, following news of the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

A group has gathered outside the Iranian embassy in Canberra.

Guardian Australia reporter Catie McLeod captured the below footage of people celebrating and dancing on the steps of the Victorian parliament this afternoon, in front of a “Free Iran” banner. They were waving Iranian, American and Israeli flags.

Dozens of people wave Iran flags on steps parliament house in Victoria – video

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