On the 45th anniversary of the 1979 Revolution, Iranians voiced their hate towards the regime with cries of “Death to the Dictator” echoing in Tehran neighborhoods on Saturday night.
Mobile phone videos captured the spontaneous protests during official fireworks commemorating 22 Bahman (11 February), the day marking the collapse of the Pahlavi dynasty and the establishment of the Islamic Republic.
The widening gap between the state and the majority, particularly the younger generation, was evident, with many viewing the anniversary as irrelevant.
Despite no organized call to action, protests emerged as spontaneous reactions to the regime’s propaganda.
The tradition of ‘home-chanting’ traces back to the 1979 Revolution, reflecting a legacy of dissent against oppressive authorities.
The younger generation’s opposition to the Islamic Republic is personal, viewing it as an obstacle to the life they desire.
As Iranians continue to express their discontent, concerns linger over the potential consequences for those arrested during previous protests, with fears of long sentences or even executions.
