Why it matters:
This year’s annual renewal of allegiance of the members of the cabinet with the ideals of the founder of the Islamic Republic, in the holy mausoleum of Imam Khomeini (RA) carries heightened political and social significance, as it follows a period of public unrest supported by the U.S. and Israel.
The big picture:
Annually, millions of Iranians across the country mark the anniversary of the victory of 1979 Islamic Revolution through ten days of commemorative events. Known as the Ten-Day Dawn, the period begins with the anniversary of Imam Khomeini’s return to Iran on February 1 and culminates in rallies on February 11, celebrating the Islamic Revolution’s victory.
The Islamic Revolution, led by the late Imam Khomeini, dismantled the US-backed Pahlavi regime 47 years ago, ending 2,500 years of monarchical governance and establishing a new political order rooted in Islamic values and democratic participation.
What he's saying:
President Masoud Pezeshkian said recent unrest in Iran was aimed at creating division, not just expressing social protest, stating that the US, Israel and some European countries exploited internal problems to destabilize the country. He said violence, armed attacks and arson showed that “this was not merely a social protest,” adding that foreign-backed agitation sought to “tear society apart.”
Pezeshkian also said part of the country’s problems stem from officials’ own behavior, stressing justice, respect for the people and real reform in governance. “People see our behavior, not our speeches,” he said, calling for restoring public trust through action rather than rhetoric.
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