Thousands march in pro and anti-government rallies across Iran

Thousands of Iranian regime supporters have marched in cities across Iran in a show of strength.

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani Source: AAP

It comes as cities across Iran have been hit by a wave of anti-government protests, with at least 52 people arrested so far in the biggest mass dissent in nearly a decade.

 And while authorities are warning against the participation in anti-government rallies, the United States, among others, has warned against the dismissal of the public anger.