In a massive display of national unity and revolutionary spirit, millions of Iranians took to the streets across the country on Monday to commemorate the 46th anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution.
From the bustling capital of Tehran to remote villages, citizens participated in impassioned marches, waving flags, carrying banners, and chanting slogans that echoed the enduring legacy of the revolution that overthrew the U.S.-backed Pahlavi monarchy.
“Death to America and Death to Israel'” the crowds roared, reiterating Iran’s steadfast opposition to foreign interference and imperialist aggression.
In a display of national unity and unwavering revolutionary spirit, millions of Iranians from all walks of life have taken to the streets across the country to commemorate the 46th anniversary of the victory of the 1979 Islamic Revolution.#IR46 pic.twitter.com/J9nN2XE0MJ
— Press TV 🔻 (@PressTV) February 10, 2025
The nationwide celebrations, imbued with patriotic zeal, showcased the Iranian people’s deep-rooted allegiance to the values and principles that shaped the Islamic Republic in the aftermath of the revolution’s triumph.
Senior government officials, including President Masoud Pezeshkian, as well as military and religious leaders, addressed the nation, underscoring Iran’s unwavering support for oppressed peoples around the world, particularly in Palestine, Yemen, and Lebanon, in line with the revolution’s anti-imperialist vision.
President @drpezeshkian attends rallies commemorating the 46th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution in Tehran, February 10, 2025. pic.twitter.com/X9C8oP71sW
— IRNA News Agency (@IrnaEnglish) February 10, 2025
Across various cities, students, religious scholars, and families of martyrs, who gave their lives towards enabling the Revolution’s victory or its preservation, paid homage to the sacrifices that were made in defense of the development, while reaffirming their unshakable commitment to Imam Khomeini’s ideals.
Observers say the victory of the Revolution on February 11, 1979 marked the dawn of a new era in Iran’s history, one that dismantled decades of Western-backed deadly oppression and replaced it with a ruling structure rooted in Islamic principles and popular sovereignty.
They say the Revolution remains a beacon of defiance against global arrogance, serving as an inspiration to oppressed nations worldwide.
They also underline the development’s enduring significance that has been witnessed by the Islamic Republic’s successful defeating of decades of US-led conspiracies aimed at undermining its sovereignty following the Revolution’s victory.
Source: Iranian media (edited by Al-Manar English Website)
