Mon Feb 10 15:28:17 UTC 2025: ## Iran Marks Revolution Anniversary Amid Renewed US Tensions
**Tehran, February 11, 2025** – Iran marked the 46th anniversary of its Islamic Revolution on Monday with large-scale demonstrations, fueled by renewed tensions with the United States following the reinstatement of sanctions by President Donald Trump. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian accused Trump of attempting to “bring the Islamic republic to its knees,” referencing the recent reimposition of sanctions.
Celebrations across the country featured patriotic displays, with crowds gathering in major cities like Tehran, Shiraz, and Mashhad. Participants chanted anti-American and anti-Israeli slogans, carrying portraits of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and Iranian flags. Military equipment and missile replicas were also on display.
The renewed sanctions, mirroring Trump’s “maximum pressure” campaign during his first term, have heightened anxieties within Iran. Many citizens expressed distrust of the United States, citing Trump’s withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear deal as a betrayal of past concessions. One teacher, Parvaneh Samakhani, summarized the sentiment, stating, “You can’t trust America!”
President Pezeshkian, in his address, urged unity, emphasizing Iran’s resilience and its refusal to yield to foreign pressure. He reiterated the country’s desire for peace while maintaining a firm stance against external threats. The anniversary celebrations, which run for ten days, are seen as a significant show of national unity and defiance in the face of renewed US hostility.
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