The region has had many protests over the years against the regime, which has targeted Ahwaz activists abroad.
Attendees wave flags as Iranian Americans from across California converge in Los Angeles to participate in the California Convention for a Free Iran and to express support for nationwide protests in Iran from Los Angeles, California, U.S., January 11, 2020.(photo credit: REUTERS/ PATRICK T. FALLON)BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
