Iran Press/ Europe: The guests attending the celebration of the 45th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution congratulated Abuzar Ebrahimi Turkman, the Iranian ambassador, and emphasized their interest in boosting relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Referring to the achievements of the Islamic Revolution in the past forty-five years, the Iranian ambassador said: "One of the fundamental policies of the Islamic Republic of Iran is to play a significant role in establishing sustainable peace in the world. Today, more than ever, the world needs sustainable peace, which unfortunately has been misused and misinterpreted by some of the world's powers."
He added: "Supporting the oppressed Palestinian nation and fighting extremists in the region has always been a priority in the foreign policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran."
On 1 February 1979, Ayatollah Khomeini returned to Tehran after a period of exile in France imposed by the Shah of Iran, Muhammad Reza Pahlavi. Several million people went to Mehrabad International Airport to welcome Imam Khomeini.
The event marks the Fajr decade which is a ten-day celebration of the return of the Late Founder of the Islamic Revolution to Iran in 1979.
The annual celebration is held between 1 and 11 February. Its beginning coincides with the date of Imam Khomeini's arrival in Iran.
Every year on the eve of the 22 Bahman (Iranian calendar) the embassies of the Islamic Republic of Iran celebrate the victory of the Islamic Revolution by holding ceremonies and hosting guests. 219
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