Why it matters:
The annual celebrations demonstrate national unity, popular legitimacy, and enduring commitment to the Revolution’s path in the face of sustained pressure from the U.S. and its allies.
The big picture:
The 22 Bahman gatherings conclude the Ten-Day Fajr ceremonies, a period that revisits the collapse of the U.S.-backed Pahlavi regime and the establishment of a system rooted in independence, Islamic governance, and resistance to foreign domination across West Asia.
Go deeper:
Every year, 22 Bahman serves as a referendum on the Islamic Republic’s resilience. More than four decades after the Revolution overturned monarchical rule, the commemoration highlights a political identity built on rejecting dependency on the U.S., defending regional self-determination, and projecting a long-term vision in which popular participation remains the backbone of the system.
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