TEHRAN(Basirat): Various Iranian cities and towns were the scene of mass rallies celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution on Monday. The revolution toppled the US-backed Pahlavi monarchy and set the stage for the establishment of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Here is a selection of photos taken during mass rallies around Iran:

TEHRAN(Bsirat): Why don’t the Iranian people trust the American government? Does it date back to the Iranian Revolution of 1979 and the events that followed? Or, is it based on older, historical events?