Mideast in Pictures: Iran marks 47th anniversary of Islamic Revolution with nationwide celebrations-Xinhua
Mideast in Pictures: Iran marks 47th anniversary of Islamic Revolution with nationwide celebrations
Source: Xinhua
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2026-02-13 05:10:15
People attend a rally to celebrate the 47th anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution in Tehran, Iran, Feb. 11, 2026. (Xinhua/Shadati)
TEHRAN, Feb. 12 (Xinhua) -- Iranians on Wednesday held nationwide rallies to celebrate the 47th anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution. Participants marched in cities across the country and reaffirmed their allegiance to the national establishment.
The 1979 Islamic Revolution, led by Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, overthrew the U.S.-backed Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi and transformed Iran into an Islamic republic.
A military music band perform during the celebrations for the 47th anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution in Tehran, Iran, Feb. 11, 2026. (Xinhua/Shadati)People attend a rally to celebrate the 47th anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution in Tehran, Iran, Feb. 11, 2026. (Xinhua/Shadati)People attend a rally to celebrate the 47th anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution in Tehran, Iran, Feb. 11, 2026. (Xinhua/Shadati)Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian speaks at the celebrations for the 47th anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution in Tehran, Iran, Feb. 11, 2026. (Xinhua/Shadati)People attend a rally to celebrate the 47th anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution in Tehran, Iran, Feb. 11, 2026. (Xinhua/Shadati)A parachuter performs during the celebrations for the 47th anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution in Tehran, Iran, Feb. 11, 2026. (Xinhua/Shadati)■
