Yesterday the UN Secretary-General reportedly congratulated the Iranian regime on the anniversary of the Islamic Revolution
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- The congratulatory message was specifically for the 47th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution (1979-2026)
- The message was addressed to President Masoud Pezeshkian and the Iranian people
- The timing of the message was criticized as 'tone-deaf' as it came weeks after the UN condemned Iran over protest crackdowns
- Sources
- SecondaryWANA NewsUN Secretary-General Congratulates Iran on Anniversary of the Islamic Revolution. 11 February 2026 7:52 AM.
- SecondaryFox NewsAntónio Guterres sent message marking anniversary of 1979 Islamic revolution weeks after UN condemned Iran over protest crackdown
- SecondaryUN WatchReports today in Iranian state media indicate that you sent a congratulatory message to President Masoud Pezeshkian on the 47th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution
- SecondaryTehran TimesAs we commemorate the 47th anniversary of the glorious Islamic Revolution of Iran on February 11