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Fireworks are set off in Tehran. Reuters
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Iranians take part in an event to mark the 44th anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution, in Tehran. EPA
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A man holds a flag written "Down with the US" in Persian and depicting a picture of the late supreme leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. EPA
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A man wears a jacket in the colours of the Iranian flag. AP
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Tens of thousands of people took to the streets of Tehran and other cities as Iran marked anniversary. EPA
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Iranian girls show their hands written in Persian, "Ready to sacrifice my life for the leader". EPA
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For the past two years, the day was commemorated mainly in vehicles and on motorcycles because of coronavirus restrictions. AFP
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This year, many people waving flags walked to the capital's Azadi Square, despite low temperatures. AFP
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They chanted slogans including “Down with the US”, “Down with Israel” and “Down with the UK”. AFP
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The chief of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Hossein Salami, centre, takes part in the events in Tehran. AP
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This year's commemorations come after months of nationwide protests triggered by the death in custody of Mahsa Amini. AFP
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Fireworks are set off in Tehran. Reuters
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Iranians take part in an event to mark the 44th anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution, in Tehran. EPA
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A man holds a flag written "Down with the US" in Persian and depicting a picture of the late supreme leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. EPA
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A man wears a jacket in the colours of the Iranian flag. AP
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Tens of thousands of people took to the streets of Tehran and other cities as Iran marked anniversary. EPA
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Iranian girls show their hands written in Persian, "Ready to sacrifice my life for the leader". EPA
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For the past two years, the day was commemorated mainly in vehicles and on motorcycles because of coronavirus restrictions. AFP
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This year, many people waving flags walked to the capital's Azadi Square, despite low temperatures. AFP
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They chanted slogans including “Down with the US”, “Down with Israel” and “Down with the UK”. AFP
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The chief of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Hossein Salami, centre, takes part in the events in Tehran. AP
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This year's commemorations come after months of nationwide protests triggered by the death in custody of Mahsa Amini. AFP
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Fireworks are set off in Tehran. Reuters
Iran marks 44th anniversary of Islamic revolution
Celebration follows months of protests against the government
AFP
11 February, 2023
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