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Islamic Revolution anniversary
Iranians have taken to the streets in droves to celebrate the 47th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution. People from all walks of life attended the huge rally in the capital Tehran. Holding flags of Iran, the crowd descended on the iconic Azadi square. Multiple other cities and towns also witnessed massive rallies in commemoration of the Islamic Revolution anniversary. The participants held the pictures of the leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, while chanting slogans against the US and Israel. The 1979 Islamic Revolution put an end to Pahlavi's western-backed monarchial regime and led to the establishment of the Islamic Republic. Since 47 years ago, Iranians have celebrated the anniversary of the revolution every year.
Netanyahu US visit
President Masoud Pezeshkian says Iran won’t bow down to excessive demands by the West, and will never back down in the face of aggression. Pezeshkian was addressing a large crowd at Tehran’s Azadi square on the anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution. He said Iran has opted for the path of diplomacy, adding that the country has time and again announced that it is not seeking nuclear weapons and is ready for any verification in this regard. The president highlighted the importance of interaction with neighbors to establish peace in the region. Pezeshkian added that regional issues can only be resolved by the countries in the region. Regarding internal affairs, he said the government is duty bound to solve economic problems. He called for unity and solidarity in the face of threats, adding that the government welcomes peaceful protest while rejecting violence, sabotage, and bloodshed. That was in reference to foreign-backed terrorist incidents in Iran in January.
Australia anti-Israel protest
A fresh protest has been held in Sydney against the Israeli President’s trip to Australia. The protesters gathered on Tuesday outside Sydney police headquarters, shouting pro-Palestine slogans. The protest followed clashes on Monday between police and demonstrators, which led to several arrests. The Palestine Action Group condemned the police brutality, demanding the resignation of government and police officials over violent repression of peaceful demonstrations. Herzog is in Australia at the invitation of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, following the December 14th Hanukkah shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach. Herzog’s presence has sparked anger among Australians slamming him for the genocide in the Gaza strip.
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