Khamenei Pardons 2,000 Inmates Ahead of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Day

This traditional gesture of mercy follows a proposal by the head of the judiciary, a practice often observed during significant national and religious milestones in Iran.

The Islamic Republic is preparing to celebrate the Revolution Day on Wednesday (February 11) amid escalating regional tensions and threats from the U.S. and Israel. Mass rallies and processions are scheduled across more than 1,400 cities to commemorate the 1979 fall of the U.S.-backed Pahlavi regime. Over 7,700 local and international journalists, including representatives from CBS News, Al Jazeera, RT, and CCTV, are set to cover the nationwide events. A key highlight of this year’s celebration will be the public unveiling of new advancements by Iran's aerospace and military sectors along the parade routes, marking the historic day when the military withdrew support for the monarchy, finalizing the revolution.