Protests have taken place in more than 110 cities across the world in objection to recent human rights abuses in Iran.
The demonstrators say that Iranian authorities have committed several rights abuses in response to anti-government rallies. The protests are supported by human rights groups and international figures, including Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Sean Penn.
Events have taken place across the globe with demonstrations in Paris, London, Washington DC and Beirut among others. Candle lit vigils have taken place in several cities, while in others demonstrators unraveled long green banners.
Reports say that demonstrations have also taken place in Tehran but riot police dispersed the crowds. Sources say that several hundred people gathered in Tehran's Azadi square and many people stood on their balconies shouting "death to the dictator" and messages of thanks to international supporters.
Protests began after last month's presidential elections in Iran saw the re-election of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Mir Hossien Mousavi, a pro-reform presidential candidate, and his supporters along with other reformist politicians claim widespread vote rigging.
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