UK rocker Yungblud goes on an expletive-laden rant in Melbourne before being mobbed by fans in Brisbane

UK rocker Yungblud has gone viral after launching into an expletive-laden rant in support of Iranian protesters.

The Zombie hitmaker, 28, was performing at Melbourne's Sidney Myer Music Bowl on Tuesday when he addressed the sold-out crowd in a clip uploaded to Instagram. 

'Two years ago, I spoke about a girl called Mahsa Amini from Iran, who was murdered for not wearing her hijab,' he said in the now-viral clip.

'And no, it is not my prerogative to question somebody’s religion. But this community fights for equality and liberation throughout the f***ing world.'

The rocker continued: 'What is going on in Iran, this revolution, is led by the f***ing women.

'For four days they have had their internet cut off, they have had their electricity cut off, they are in darkness – they are asking for our voice.'

Yungblud, whose real name is Dominic Harrison, then implored the crowd to help raise awareness about the plight of the Iranian people.  

'We have to be their f***ing light right now. So speak, shout, post, because they are fighting for freedom,' he said.

'They are fighting for their freedom, they are fighting for our freedom. Nobody is free until we are all f***ing free.'

The clip was met with a deluge of comments from fans, with many praising Yungblud for speaking out.

'So grateful to you for being the voice of Iran – my beloved country with its brave people,' one fan wrote.

Another added: 'Congratulations on expressing your feelings. The world needs people who speak their minds and people who act in favour of freedom and fight against tyranny.'

A third chimed in with: 'Thank you for using your voice and standing up for people who are hurting. It really means a lot to us. Your music and your words make us feel seen and heard.'   

Iran has been rocked in recent weeks by nationwide protests, driven by economic collapse, inflation and political repression, with demonstrators increasingly calling for fundamental change.

Authorities have responded with force and expanded internet restrictions.

Casualties are feared to number in the tens of thousands, while the country’s judiciary has threatened to execute protesters. 

After wowing fans in Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide on the Australian leg of his Idols tour, Yungblud will play two shows in Brisbane on 17 and 18 January before wrapping up in Perth on 20 January.

And the rocker certainly received a warm welcome when he touched down in Brisbane on Friday. 

Clad in a black T-shirt, leather vest and matching pants, Yungblud was met by a swathe of adoring fans at Brisbane Airport.

The I Think I'm Okay singer was mobbed by the excited crowd who were eager to get up close and personal with the star.

He didn't seem to mind the attention, though, beaming broadly as he made his way through the airport. 

It was a similar situation the rocker faced in Sydney earlier this month.

He promised his loyal 'army' that he would attend the YUNGBLUD: IDOLS exhibit by photographer Tom Pallant at Behind The Gallery in Newtown – and his social media post sparked a frenzy. 

Fans hoping to get their hands on the singer – who was expected to arrive at 12:30pm – began lining up around the block from the early morning, with a crowd already assembling at 6:30am.

By the time Yungblud showed up about an hour late, around 400 frenzied fans crushed in around him, begging for selfies and autographs.

Yungblud addressed the chaos in a social media post later that day.

'Yo guys, I love you so much, thank you for coming out,' he said in a voice memo shared on Instagram.

'That got a bit f***in' hectic, didn't it? The cops said we had to move on because it was just getting f***ing mad.'