‘A powerful hope’: Tens of thousands demonstrate in downtown L.A. against Iranian government

Thousands gathered to protest for regime change in Iran during a rally outside Los Angeles City Hall on Saturday. (Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times) Thousands gathered to protest for regime change in Iran during a rally outside Los Angeles City Hall on Saturday. (Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times)

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