Iranians mark the 46th anniversary of the Islamic revolution

Iranians gathered at Tehran's iconic Azadi Tower to mark the 1979 establishment of the Islamic Republic and the transition from the reign of Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi. This nationwide observance, spanning over 1,400 cities and 35,000 villages, featured this year’s theme, "Presence until Appearance," which references the anticipated return of the Twelfth Imam in Shiite belief.

The commemoration is particularly notable, occurring during a period of heightened regional concerns, including the ongoing Gaza conflict and the significant decline of the Iranian rial against the US dollar.