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IN PHOTOS: Celebrations in Iran as it marks 47th Islamic revolution anniversary

Updated On: 11 February, 2026 09:24 PM IST | Tarun Verma

On February 11, 2026, Iranians gathered in Tehran to mark the 47th anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution. The event saw patriotic displays, portraits of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and military demonstrations, including ballistic missile vehicles amid nationwide unrest over heightened tensions with the United States and Israel. Pics/AFP

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A participant holds a portrait of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei at the Tehran rally. Pics/AFP
A participant holds a portrait of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei at the Tehran rally. Pics/AFP
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Iranian citizens wave national flags near a ballistic missile launch vehicle, showcasing the country’s ongoing military capabilities amid rising tensions with the U.S. and Israel

Iranian citizens wave national flags near a ballistic missile launch vehicle, showcasing the country’s ongoing military capabilities amid rising tensions with the U.S. and Israel

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A view of Tehran’s commemorative rally for the Islamic Revolution, emphasizing the symbolic importance of February 11 in Iran’s modern history

A view of Tehran’s commemorative rally for the Islamic Revolution, emphasizing the symbolic importance of February 11 in Iran’s modern history

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The anniversary event underscores Iran’s complex history with the U.S., from the 1979 embassy hostage crisis to ongoing second round of nuclear program disputes

The anniversary event underscores Iran’s complex history with the U.S., from the 1979 embassy hostage crisis to ongoing second round of nuclear program disputes

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Rally participants hold potraits highlighting continued support for Iran’s theocratic leadership amid heightened U.S. pressure. President Donald Trump has threatened military action over Iran’s nuclear program and protests while seeking renewed diplomatic talks 

Rally participants hold potraits highlighting continued support for Iran’s theocratic leadership amid heightened U.S. pressure. President Donald Trump has threatened military action over Iran’s nuclear program and protests while seeking renewed diplomatic talks 

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Iranian leaders insist the nation “is not seeking nuclear weapons and are ready for any kind of verification,” even as uranium enrichment levels near weapons-grade purity.

Iranian leaders insist the nation “is not seeking nuclear weapons and are ready for any kind of verification,” even as uranium enrichment levels near weapons-grade purity.

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