US EditionBBC World Service - Newshour, Iran Celebrates Anniversary of Its Revolution
- Today marks the 47th anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution in Iran, despite ongoing violence and repression in the country.
- Iranian leaders are planning celebrations for the revolution anniversary, even after recent violent crackdowns that resulted in thousands of deaths.
- The 1979 Iranian Revolution replaced the Shah's regime with a religious dictatorship, leading to ongoing oppression reflected in recent uprisings.
- Lessons from past revolutions in Iran and the Arab world highlight the risks of naïve optimism in seeking democracy.
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BBC World Service - Newshour, Iran celebrates anniversary of its revolution
This year's anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution in Iran hides a deep pain after thousands of protestors were killed by regime forces. The BBC has been speaking to people on the streets of Tehran about the current situation and we'll hear what's going on with the talks between Iran and the United States. Also in this programme: A small town in southern Canada reels from one of the deadliest shootings in the country's history; what reports …
Iran's government is mobilising its supporters to the 47th anniversary of the Islamic Republic. However, the desire for change is as great as ever.
Iran marks 1979 revolution with Israeli flag burnings, missiles and 'coffins' for US
The anniversary comes weeks after a deadly crackdown on mass protests, as nuclear talks resume with Washington and Iranian officials warn any US strike would trigger missile fire toward Israel
47 years ago, the Islamic Revolution ended the Shah rule in Iran. Despite recurring protests, Ayatollah Khamenei calls for celebrations, while pressure from inside and outside continues to rise. By B. Weber.
On the Anniversary of Iran's Revolution: Key Lessons for Revolutionaries
Oxford (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) – Today, 11 February, marks the 47th anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution in Iran, and coincidentally, it also marks the 15th anniversary of the ousting of Hosni Mubarak after 30 years of oppressive rule. There were some other uprisings during what came to be known as the Arab Spring, which resulted in the ousting of ruling dictators. Undeterred, Iranian leaders, after the terrible ca…
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