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Iran Marks Revolution Anniversary with Defiant Message to Trump

Iranian leaders criticize U.S. 'maximum pressure' policy as nationwide rallies highlight resistance to sanctions and foreign influence.

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Iranian demonstrators burn a representation of the Israeli flag during a rally commemorating anniversary of 1979 Islamic Revolution that toppled the late pro-U.S. Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi and brought Islamic clerics to power, in Tehran, Iran, Monday, Feb. 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
Iranian demonstrators burn a representation of the U.S. flag during a rally commemorating anniversary of 1979 Islamic Revolution that toppled the late pro-U.S. Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi and brought Islamic clerics to power, in Tehran, Iran, Monday, Feb. 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian speaks during a plenary session in the outreach/BRICS Plus format at the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia October 24, 2024. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov/Pool/File Photo

Overview

  • Hundreds of thousands of Iranians participated in rallies commemorating the 46th anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution, emphasizing defiance against U.S. policies.
  • Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian accused U.S. President Donald Trump of attempting to bring Iran 'to its knees' through renewed sanctions and political pressure.
  • Trump's reinstated 'maximum pressure' campaign, including new sanctions, has exacerbated Iran's economic struggles, but Iranian leaders reject dialogue under such conditions.
  • Demonstrators displayed anti-American and anti-Israeli slogans, with military equipment and missile replicas showcased as symbols of resistance.
  • Iran's leadership emphasized national unity and sovereignty, signaling readiness for prolonged confrontation while dismissing U.S. overtures for negotiations.