Iran celebrates 45th anniversary of Islamic Revolution : Report

Iranian people attended nationwide demonstrations on Sunday in celebration of the 45th anniversary of victory of the 1979 Revolution which ended six decades of Pahlavi monarchy and founded the Islamic Republic in the country.

According to Tasnim news agency, the rallies on the national holiday of “Bahman 22nd” began at 09:00 am local time in more than 1,400 cities and towns as well as 35,000 villages across Iran.

People from different walks of life have attended the processions with flags of Iran and banners in support of the Islamic Republic to mark the Revolution’s victory anniversary.

In capital Tehran, demonstrators march across 13 different routes to reach the Azadi (freedom) square, where Iranian President Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi is going to give an address.

Hundreds of foreign guests, including scientific, political, and influential figures have travelled to Iran for the event, which is also a great opportunity for reporters.

Over 7,300 Iranian and foreign cameramen and journalists cover the massive rallies in Tehran and other cities.

The organizers have set up 2,500 pavilions in Tehran that provide various services to demonstrators in the streets.

The events marking the 45th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution’s victory have been held in over 70 countries across the world.

Iranian political and military officials have also attended the rallies along with other people to rejoice at the auspicious ceremony.

The crowd of demonstrators in the rallies paid tribute to the late Founder of the Islamic Republic, Imam Khomeini (God’s mercy upon him), under whose leadership the revolutionary movements triumphed over the despotic regime of Pahlavi on February 11, 1979.

Imam Khomeini had lived many years in exile, in Iraq and France, before returning home and leading a historical revolution that overthrew Pahlavi regime.

The 10-day period from the return of Imam Khomeini until the Revolution’s victory is celebrated annually in Iran, and is known as the Ten-Day Fajr (Dawn).

President Raeisi reaffirms Islamic Revolution’s 45-year support for Palestine

President Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi has reaffirmed Iran’s unwavering support for the Palestinian people, saying Palestine remains the number one issue of the Muslim world as the late Founder of the Islamic Republic Ayatollah Ruhullah Khomeini (God’s mercy upon him) said famously.

Addressing a massive rally in the capital, Tehran, on the 45th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, President Raeisi said Western powers tried very hard to dissuade Iran from supporting Palestine but failed miserably.

“The Westerners tried hard to make Iran stop defending Palestine and the ideals of the Islamic Revolution, whether through war or economic blockade and sanctions, and repeatedly sent messages saying ‘stop defending Palestine,’” he said.

The president hastened to add that forty-five years after the victory of the Revolution, it is now proven that “the Islamic Republic and our visionary Imam” were right in saying that Palestine is the first issue of the Islamic world and that al-Quds must be freed.

He also advised people who want to know the West, the US and the Zionist regime to look at their ongoing crimes against humanity, war crimes and child-killings in Gaza.

Israel waged the genocidal war on Gaza on October 7 after the Palestinian Hamas resistance group carried out a historic operation against the occupying entity in retaliation for its intensified atrocities against the Palestinian people.

So far, the Tel Aviv regime has massacred at least 28,064 Palestinians, mostly women and children, and injured 67,611 others.

Iran ranks 1st in science production in region: Raeisi

Also in his remarks, President Raeisi noted that Iran ranks first in science production in the region and 15th in the world.

Iran has been able to achieve self-sufficiency in many areas, something that benefits the country and the entire region, he added.

“Iran made achievements in different sectors in light of self-belief and believing in people and God,” the president said.

“Thanks to the Islamic Revolution and the efforts of the young people of our country, today we are among the frontrunners in the medical, biotechnology and nanotechnology fields.”

‘Islamic Revolution not hindered by any obstacle’

Meanwhile, the Iranian chief executive said that the Islamic Revolution is racing forward following the periods of establishment, stabilization and development, and that it recognizes no obstacle in its path forward.

“The enemy launched military, economic, media and psychological wars, and more recently, a hybrid war in order to stop the Iranian nation, but the people emerged victorious in all arenas and disappointed the enemy,” he noted.

The movement of the Iranian nation is based on the Islamic Revolution’s discourse, which carries a message of liberation and independence for nations and a message of resistance and resilience against enemies.

Raeisi calls Iran ‘most independent nation’

Additionally, President Raeisi said that through the Islamic Revolution, the Iranian nation replaced humiliation with dignity and transmitted the message of independence.

“Today, the most independent country in the world is the Islamic Republic of Iran. A country that is neither dependent on the East nor the West, makes its own decisions and acts on its own,” he asserted.