Iran’s 47th Anniversary Marked by Unrest and Pressure (Full Transcript)

As Iran marks 47 years since the Islamic Revolution, protests’ aftermath, rising living costs, and U.S. strike threats intensify pressure on leaders.

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[00:00:00] Speaker 1: The flags and the bunting are up as Iran marks 47 years since its Islamic revolution. But in the years since then, there has never been a moment like this. Even in the short time that we've been here in Tehran, we can feel it when we speak to people on the streets. The pain is still raw after unprecedented force was used to put down the unprecedented protests. People speak of their hardship in trying to afford even basic foods as the cost of living soars. And all this as the United States threatens more military strikes if the negotiations fail. So as Iran's leaders mark the anniversary of their revolution, they also meet their most significant challenge yet.

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Iran marks 47 years since the Islamic Revolution amid unusually intense internal and external pressures. In Tehran, public sentiment reflects raw pain after heavy force was used to suppress unprecedented protests, alongside severe economic hardship as living costs rise and basic food becomes harder to afford. At the same time, the U.S. warns of further military strikes if negotiations fail, creating heightened geopolitical tension. The anniversary thus coincides with what is portrayed as the Iranian leadership’s most significant challenge to date.

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Iran’s Revolution Anniversary Overshadowed by Protests and Strain

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The 47th anniversary is marked under exceptional strain compared with prior years.
Public anger and trauma persist following a forceful suppression of large-scale protests.
Economic conditions are deteriorating, with basic food affordability becoming a key concern.
External pressure is rising as the U.S. threatens additional strikes if negotiations collapse.
Iranian leaders face a compounded legitimacy and stability challenge domestically and internationally.

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Negative: The tone is somber and tense, emphasizing pain after a violent crackdown, worsening affordability, and threats of military escalation if talks fail.

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