Tehran : On February 11, Millions of people from all walks of life have marched in the streets across Iran, during nationwide rallies to mark the 47th anniversary of Iran’s Islamic Revolution.
According to Tasnim News, the crowd of demonstrators in the rallies honored the late founder of the Islamic Republic, Imam Khomeini, who led the revolution that overthrew the Pahlavi regime on Feb 11, 1979.
The videos on social media show Iranians burning a statue of Baal, an ancient Israeli god and a symbol of Satanism in modern times , on the Islamic Revolution anniversary.
On February 12, 2026, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Imam Khamenei, delivered a televised message in which he praised the great million-strong rallies of the people on the 47th anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution.
In a post on X, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Syed Ali Khamenei’s message addressed to the Iranian Nation following the people’s tremendous participation in the rallies on the 47th anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution.
“I thank the entire Iranian nation, and I offer my warmest greetings to each and every person who took part in yesterday’s magnificent, nationwide gathering of millions”,the post reads.
Khamenei added: “For an entire nation to take to the streets, to all say the same thing with a single objective, to actively demonstrate that they’re present on the scene, & to be able to assert their identity before their enemies’ eyes is very valuable.”
“This national solidarity is invaluable. Let us strive to preserve our national unity and solidarity. The hopes of the enemies, who in their rhetoric and scheming are seeking the surrender of the Iranian nation, have been frustrated yesterday”, he added.
The Supreme Leader also said : “Dear Iranian nation. By God’s grace, you carried out this great feat yesterday, and Almighty God shall reward the nation for such a presence and such a monumental movement. That reward will be greater honor, authority, and independence, God willing.”
Referring to massive rallies on the anniversary of the 22nd of Bahman, Khamenei stated, “You achieved something truly magnificent. You’ve honored Iran. As always, you’ve stood with the Islamic Republic and increased its strength.”
