Iran To Expand Revolution Day Events Globally Amid Security Concerns
An Iranian official has announced that this year's revolution celebrations will extend to 140 international locations, with the focus on solidarity with Palestine.
An Iranian official has announced that this year's revolution celebrations will extend to 140 international locations, with the focus on solidarity with Palestine.
Traditionally, February sees the Iranian regime compelling its supporters and civil servants to participate in the 1979 revolution anniversary parades. The ten-day period from February 1st marks the arrival of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, the revolution's leader, in Tehran from Paris in 1979, culminating in the victory of the revolution on February 11th.
Abdollah Sohrabi, the head of the International Committee of the Islamic Revolution's celebrations, underscored on Sunday the importance of involving Iranians residing abroad in observing the 45th anniversary of the Islamic revolution. He stated, "This committee has prepared various programs for Iranians living outside the country."
Notably, every year the Iranian regime organizes global rallies on the anniversary to demonstrate its influence and convey a sense of strength.
This year's plans gain prominence in light of reports from The Times, suggesting Iranian agents were involved in fueling unrest in the UK through Gaza protests in recent months.
Direct Iranian regime involvement has been observed through the physical presence of operatives at protests and online disinformation campaigns. At a pro-Palestinian rally in London, British-Iranian activist Vahid Beheshti, staging a sit-in protest outside Westminster and calling for the designation of the IRGC as a terrorist organization, was assaulted by pro-Palestinian demonstrators. Beheshti, 46, reported a threat to cut his throat from a Hamas supporter.
An investigation by The Times of London revealed over six UK-based groups with ties to the Iranian regime actively participating in pro-Hamas rallies.
