Tehran- IRAF- marking the anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution led by Imam Khomeini, from the early hours of the morning Tehran’s central streets—contrary to the usual pattern on public holidays—were gridlocked with large numbers of private vehicles heading toward designated rally routes.
Field reports indicate that by 10:30 a.m., the number of participants in Tehran had surpassed 2.5 million, with the flow of people into the main routes continuing to rise steadily.
On the sidelines of the large-scale gathering, dozens of foreign journalists were also present, closely and curiously covering the atmosphere of the crowd. “I came for Iran and my Leader” was a common and frequently repeated response voiced by many participants in interviews with media outlets—a phrase that has become one of the key expressions of the day.
Alongside the enthusiastic turnout in the streets, social media—particularly international platforms—has also been heavily influenced by the event.
Monitoring of online activity shows a significant volume of textual and visual content published and reshared under the hashtags #GreatVictory, #EnemyDayOfDespair, #AllahuAkbar, and #RenewingAllegiance, with these hashtags ranking among the most trending topics.
Users have been sharing images, videos, and on-the-ground narratives to provide real-time reflections of the march—an online wave that, according to observers, has extended the media portrayal of the gathering beyond geographical borders.
As crowds continue moving toward major squares and main routes, the final number of participants is expected to rise considerably in the coming hours. Today, Tehran witnessed the convergence of “physical presence” and “digital amplification”—an event that, in the words of many participants, symbolizes a “renewal of allegiance” and a display of national unity.
