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Islamic Republic at 47

Iranian state media claimed that “millions” of Iranians took to the streets Wednesday to mark the anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution that brought the current theocracy to power after ousting the US-aligned Pahlavi dynasty.

Women walk near ballistic missile launch vehicles in Tehran on February 11, 2026, during a rally marking the 47th anniversary of the 1979 Islamic revolution. (AFP via Getty Images)

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In today’s edition:

  • Turkey, Greece hold high-level talks after fatal shipwreck in Aegean
  • Islamic Republic celebrates 1979 revolution anniversary as US military threat lingers
  • US, Saudi firms to join forces on Syrian energy projects
  • Why Erdogan launched mini cabinet reshuffle

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