Activists have gathered to protest against the Iranian government as civil unrest in the country enters its seventh week.

Protests have erupted across Iran in response to the death of Mahsa Amini, who had been arrested for wearing an “improper” hijab, with rallies taking place worldwide in solidarity.

Dozens gathered near Churchill Square in Brighton to show their support for those protesting against the Iranian government, with some waving the old Iranian flag used before the current regime took power in 1979.

The Argus: Activists chanted 'women, life, freedom' at the demonstration near Churchill SquareActivists chanted 'women, life, freedom' at the demonstration near Churchill Square (Image: Newsquest)

One anonymous protester paid tribute to Mahsa and said: “She was a Kurdish girl, only 22 years old, and now she is dead - like many others murdered by the brutal regime in Iran.

“For over 43 years, they have ruled over Iran, causing suffering for many people.

“Today, our people have had enough. We are speaking out, we refuse to be silenced anymore.

“No matter how hard the regime tries, we will not stand for it anymore. We will not compromise anymore. We want change.

“This is not a protest happening in Iran - this is a revolution.”

Activists chanted slogans, including “women, life, freedom” with posters of those killed in the civil unrest being held up.

Another poster on display at the protest depicted the Supreme Leader of Iran, Ali Khamenei, with blood staining his beard and wearing a black turban with what appears to be the flag of the militant Islamist group Islamic State.

The image also featured several white silhouettes of people being hung.

The Argus: One image shown at the protest depicted the Supreme Leader of Iran with his beard soaked with bloodOne image shown at the protest depicted the Supreme Leader of Iran with his beard soaked with blood (Image: Newsquest)

Earlier this week, protesters gathered outside the offices of the BBC in Brighton to criticise the broadcaster for its coverage of the unrest in Iran.

Iranian security forces killed another two people after opening fire on protesters in the south-eastern city of Zahedan.

Demonstrations in the city erupted in the city in part over a rape allegation against a senior police officer, dovetailing the protests over the death of Mahsa.

Weeks into the nationwide protests, women have continued to remove their hijabs during street demonstrations as international pressure grows on the Iranian government over its crackdown on protesters.

At least 270 people have been killed in the protests with nearly 14,000 arrested, according to the group Human Rights Activists in Iran.