English singer Yungblud made waves Jan. 13 by delivering a fiery onstage defense of the Iranian people during his Melbourne, Australia, performance.

The famous singer stood shirtless in front of the microphone and commanded the crowd with his message on behalf of the Iranians protesting against the Islamic government.

“Two years ago, I spoke about a girl named Mahsa Amini from Iran who was murdered for not wearing her hijab,” Yungblud said. “And it is not my prerogative to questions somebody’s religion but this community fights for equality and liberation throughout the fucking world.”

Yungblud continued addressing his devoted fans with his passionate plea for the Iranian people.

“What is going on in Iran, this revolution is led by the fucking women — and for four days they have had their internet cut off, they have had their electricity cut off, they are in darkness,” he shouted.

“They are asking for our voice. We have to be their fucking light right now!” he yelled passionately from the stage.

Yungblud issued a call to action, asking his fans to rally their support and lend their voices.

“So speak!  Shout! Post! Because they are fighting for freedom,” he said.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 15: Yungblud appears on SiriusXM’s ‘The Howard Stern Show’ at SiriusXM Studios on December 15, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images for SiriusXM)

“They are fighting for their freedom, they are fighting for our freedom, because nobody is free until we are all fucking free!”

The audience roared as the famous singer delivered his speech.

Social media immediately ignited with fans and followers expressing their views and perspective — the majority in favor of the star speaking out.

Iran became a theocracy following the overthrow of the Shah in 1979 and the establishment of the Islamic Republic. The country is experiencing one of the largest waves of unrest in years, with nationwide protests spreading across dozens of cities as people take to the streets to voice anger with the Islamic government. (RELATED: REPORT: Police Arrest Kiefer Sutherland)

The government has responded with a widespread internet blackout, mass arrests and lethal force against demonstrators.