Iran marks the 45th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution as tensions grip the wider Middle East
by Amir Vahdat
Feb 11, 2024
2 minutes
Iran marked Sunday the 45th anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution amid tensions gripping the wider Middle East over Israel’s continued war on Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
Thousands of Iranians marched through major streets and squares decorated with flags, balloons and banners with revolutionary and religious slogans.
In Tehran, crowds waved Iranian flags, chanted slogans, and flags, a common practice in pro-government rallies.
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