Tabriz, SAEDNEWS, Feb. 10: Millions of Iranians from all walks of life were out on their cars, motorcycles and bicycles in the streets and squares all over the country, due to coronavirus outbreak, to express their support for the cause, aspirations and ideals of the Islamic Revolution.
In Tehran, thousands of cars, motorcycles and bicycles converged at Azadi Square, the capital's main square and the site of major national rallies over the past four decades.
In addition to the annual theme of renewing support for the revolution and Islamic establishment, this year rallies are important since former US President Donald Trump who vowed he would bring the Iranian nation to its knees is gone and the Iranian people are standing strong.
This year ralliers shouted protest at the US and its allies for their cruel sanctions imposed against the country, voicing pleasure for Trump's failure in the maximum pressure policy against Iran.
The demonstrators carried placards reading "Death to America", "Death to Israel", "Death to Britain", and a number of other slogans in support of the Supreme Leader, and the Islamic establishment.
Yet, more striking than anything else were banners and posters of martyred Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Qods Force Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani who was assassinated by the US in January 2020. The ralliers vowed to take a "harsh revenge" for his martyrdom.
Thousands of reporters, photographers and journalists, including foreigners, are in Iran to cover the nationwide rallies.
Millions of Iranians hold nationwide rallies every year to celebrate the anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution, which marks the overthrow of the US-backed Pahlavi dynasty.
The ceremonies are attended by high-ranking officials and thousands of people from all walks of life across the country.
Led by the Founder of the Revolution, Imam Khomeini, Iranians confronted the forces of US-proxy Mohammad-Reza Pahlavi in late 1977 to end his oppressive, cruel and autocratic rule over the country.
By December 1978, millions of Iranians would take to the streets in protest against the policies of the Shah on a regular basis.
Grand Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini returned from exile to Iran to be received by millions of cheering crowds after the departure of the Shah in mid-January 1979. Two weeks later, the country saw the victory of the Islamic Revolution.
The final collapse of the Shah's regime came on February 11 when the military renounced its loyalty to the Shah and joined the revolutionary forces.
On this day 42 years ago, people took to the streets to celebrate the collapse of the Pahlavi Dynasty and the emergence of the new era (Fars News).
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