Iran marked the 47th anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution with fireworks, rallies, and a powerful show of defiance in Tehran’s Azadi Square. Coffins draped in American flags bearing the names of senior U.S. and NATO military leaders were displayed as residents voiced unwavering support for the Islamic Republic. President Masoud Pezeshkian declared that Iran “will not bow” to excessive demands from Washington, while insisting the country is not seeking nuclear weapons and remains open to verification. At the same time, chants of “death to America” and “death to Israel” rang out during the rallies, underscoring the deep mistrust between Tehran and the West. As indirect nuclear talks continue in Oman and further discussions are expected in Qatar, U.S. President Donald Trump has not ruled out military action depending on the outcome of negotiations. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pushed for a tougher stance. Between diplomacy and deterrence, defiance and dissent, Iran’s revolution anniversary unfolded not just as a celebration of the past — but as a warning about the present.