TEHRAN- Iran has witnessed memorable emotional outpourings, with world leaders sending congratulatory messages over the anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution of 1979.

Ceremonies have been held across the world to commemorate the 45th anniversary of the glorious victory of Iran’s Islamic Revolution.

Along with ceremonies that took place in various countries, several world leaders sent messages of congratulations to Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi as well as the valiant Iranian nation. The messages came from the leaders of Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Belarus, Azerbaijan, the Vatican, Russia, China, Japan, South Korea, Armenia, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Spain, Hungary, Bangladesh, Denmark and Ireland.

Iran’s Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali said during a ceremony at the Islamic Center in Moscow on Friday evening that the U.S. has sought to be the only hegemonic power in the world following the fall of the Soviet Union.

A similar event was held at the Iranian Embassy in Beijing, with diplomats and foreign representatives, as well as media, cultural and economic figures in attendance.

Iran’s Ambassador to China Mohsen Bakhtiar reminded the participants of the numerous achievements and breakthroughs in various fields under the tutelage of the Islamic Republic over the last 45 years. 

Each year on February 11, Iranians mark the overthrow of the U.S.-backed Pahlavi regime in a popular uprising led by Imam Khomeini, the leader of the revolution.