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Iran Marks Revolution Anniversary Amid Ongoing Protest Unrest

2/11/2026

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The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) reports Iran marks the 47th anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution amid unrest after a violent crackdown.
Human rights activists say more than 6,400 protesters have died, with estimates exceeding 25,000.
Many Iranians, including activists abroad, seek United States intervention as the only option against the regime.
Some Iranian-Americans insist real change must come from within Iran through unity and mass mobilization amid ongoing arrests.

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The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) reports Iran marks the 47th anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution amid unrest after a violent crackdown.
Human rights activists say more than 6,400 protesters have died, with estimates exceeding 25,000.
Many Iranians, including activists abroad, seek United States intervention as the only option against the regime.
Some Iranian-Americans insist real change must come from within Iran through unity and mass mobilization amid ongoing arrests.