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 (Basirat): An American political analyst said a European Union decision to give $20.7 million in aid to Tehran indicates that “Europe is clearly breaking from the dominance of US economic and “What is notable is that Europe is clearly breaking from the dominance of US economic and military power and pressures that has been the rule for decades.