Alwaght- The Iranians' turnout in the 46th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution has drawn wide-range media focus around the world. Almost a large number of the global media have covered the rallies across the country celebrating the anniversary of the 1979 revolution that abolished pro-Western monarchy and established the Islamic Republic.
AP: Iranians turned out in sub-zero temperatures, defying Trump's maximum pressure campaign
AP wrote in a report on the event that despite the resumption of Donald Trump's maximum pressure campaign, "tens of thousands" of Iranians took to the streets in sub-zero temperatures. The news agency further added that this event was held for the first time since Donald Trump returned to the White House and resumed his policy of heavy pressure on Tehran, and "tens of thousands of Iranians" took to the streets in extreme cold. According to the American media, Iran is facing severe sanctions, and Trump's threat to tighten the noose on Tehran comes at a time when he has announced that he wants to reach an agreement with Tehran over its advancing nuclear program. The AP report continues: "Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said last Friday that one should not negotiate with such a government." However, he did not explicitly forbid interaction with Washington."
Iraq's Al-Ahd news: Display of Haj Qassem missile during rallies
Iraq's Al-Ahd news network showed parts of the Iranian people's march in central Tehran to celebrate the 46th anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution. Al-Ahd mentioned the display of the Hajj Qassem missile in the celebrations.
Yemen's Al-Masirah: Masses display coffins of Israeli officials
"The crowd of marchers gathered in Azadi Square in Tehran, the capital of Iran, and in more than 1,400 districts and cities and more than 35,000 villages across the country, and the events began with the playing of the national anthem." According to the report, one of the noteworthy events in the ceremony is the symbolic coffins carrying the officials and leaders of the Israeli regime, through which the Iranian people condemn Israel's crimes in Gaza.
Russia's Sputnik news highlights massive turnout
Referring to the celebrations this year in various regions of Iran, the Russian media outlet Sputnik reported that the Iranian people celebrated the 46th anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution in large-scale public rallies throughout the country today (Monday). Sputnik also wrote: "The Islamic Revolution of Iran took place on January 7, 1979 and transformed Iran from a monarchy backed by the United States into an Islamic Republic led by Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini."
Reuters focused on Iranian President's speech
Reuters covered the Iranian people's marches to mark the anniversary of the victory of their revolution. It reported that Iranian President Masoud Pezzekian questioned the sincerity of the US in its efforts to negotiate with Tehran. US President Donald Trump last week renewed his "maximum pressure" campaign on Iran. Reuters went on to point out the large number of people on the streets of various cities in the country, adding that participants in today's march shouted slogans like "Death to America" and "Death to Israel" and repeated revolutionary slogans that led to the overthrow of the US-backed Shah in 1979.
Washington Post highlights the anniversary in shadow of Trump's comeback
The Washington Post chose this headline: With Trump in the White House, Iranians mark the anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution. This headline reflects the Iranians' insistence on their principles and agenda of their revolution, defying Trump's threats.
Lebanon's Al-Mayadeen: Iranians make a new big epic
Al-Mayadeen news network of Lebanon reported that popular rallies were held in Tehran, the capital of Iran, and in more than 1,400 districts and cities and more than 35,000 villages across Iran. The Lebanese media outlet also cited statements by Ali Akbar Ahmadian, Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council,who said the Iranian nation created great epics wherever the ground and field were available.
Rai Al-Yaum: Massive turnout in early hours of morning
London-based Arab-langusge Rai Al-Yaum reported that official Iranian broadcaster since the early hours of morning published scenes of massive turnout in the streets of cities and villages. It further reported: "In Tehran, residents moved from the early hours of the morning to the main rally site around Azadi Square in the west of the capital. Iranians, including many families participating in the marches, waved the green, white and red-colored flag of Iran and the flags of Lebanon's Hezbollah, as well as pictures of Iran's supreme leader."
AFP: Iran will never yield to the foreign pressures
AFP in its coverage of the marches published parts of speech delivered by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. The news agency, referring to masses turning out, cited Pezeshkian who referred to the re-imposition of the US sanctions on Iran earlier this month and also to the Trump's threats. AFP further cited Pezeshkian as saying "Iran does not seek war, but it will never bow to the foreign pressures."
Al-Arabi Al-Jadeed: Iran celebrates its revolution anniversary
Al-Arabi Al-Jadeed reported that "Iran celebrated the anniversary of the victory of its [Islamic] revolution, and Iranian villages and cities witnessed a popular march on Monday to mark the 46th anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution over the monarchy." The Qatari network reported that a large-scale march in Tehran, joined by Iranian political and military officials, was held with chants condemning Israeli occupation and American imperialism and calling for a decisive response to the threats and pressures of Washington and Tel Aviv. Participants in the march burned American and Israeli flags, emphasizing their support for their country's rejection of negotiations with the US.
