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Iran marked the 47th anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution on Wednesday amid mass protests and a violent crackdown, while President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran did not seek nuclear weapons.

The Irish Times
Iranians protest as Dublin hotel hosts event marking 1979 revolution

Demonstrators say event should not have gone ahead due to mass killing of protesters in Iran in recent weeks

Iranians protest as Dublin hotel hosts event marking 1979 revolution
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Der Standard
Anniversary of the Iranian Revolution under the shadow of protests, repression and growing isolation

Despite the regime's efforts, the anniversary shows less revolutionary fervor than a political system under pressure. The social gulf seems larger than ever

Anniversary of the Iranian Revolution under the shadow of protests, repression and growing isolation
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The Guardian
Iran’s president denies it seeks nuclear weapon and admits ‘shame’ after mass protests

Masoud Pezeshkian tries to convey message of national unity as negotiations with US hang in balance US politics live - latest updates Iran’s president insisted his country was not seeking a nuclear weapon as he acknowledged “great sorrow” after the authorities’ recent crackdown on protesters. Speaking to crowds gathered across Iran to mark the anniversary of the 1979 revolution, Masoud Pezeshkian sought to claim a message of national unity after demonstrations that roiled the country and triggered an unprecedented crisis for the regime. Continue reading. . .

Iran’s president denies it seeks nuclear weapon and admits ‘shame’ after mass protests
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The Independent
Iran marks 1979 Islamic Revolution anniversary under pressure from inside and out

Iran has marked the 47th anniversary of its 1979 Islamic Revolution on Wednesday during ongoing pressure from the U. S. and domestic unrest

Iran marks 1979 Islamic Revolution anniversary under pressure from inside and out
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El Mundo
Iran commemorates the revolution's anniversary with missile displays, Israeli flag burnings, and caskets for US commanders

Tehran displays a coffin for a senior American commander who participated in negotiations with Iran to prevent a military escalation.

Iran commemorates the revolution's anniversary with missile displays, Israeli flag burnings, and caskets for US commanders
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Kathimerini
Iran: Celebrations for the 47th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution amid Trump's pressure and popular anger

“We do not seek confrontation with the people,” the Iranian president said, apologizing for the violent crackdown in the previous weeks.

Iran: Celebrations for the 47th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution amid Trump's pressure and popular anger
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Der Standard
Iran mobilizes supporters on the anniversary of the 1979 Revolution

President Pezeshkian urged national unity. The anniversary is overshadowed by the brutal suppression of mass protests in January.

Iran mobilizes supporters on the anniversary of the 1979 Revolution
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Kathimerini
On this day: February 11, 1979 – Iran under Ayatollah Khomeini's control

Society faced a power shift that gave the religious elite a central role, while at the same time imposing new rules for public life and freedoms.

On this day: February 11, 1979 – Iran under Ayatollah Khomeini's control
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Neue Zürcher Zeitung
The Iranians long for Trump as a savior. The hatred for their regime is greater than ever before

In the past decades, all Iranian protest movements have failed. Some indications suggest this time could end differently—despite the brutal actions of the Revolutionary Guards.

The Iranians long for Trump as a savior. The hatred for their regime is greater than ever before
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