Islamic Republic marks 44 years since Iranian revolution amid protests

Anti-government hackers interrupted a televised speech by President Ebrahim Raisi, who appealed to the ‘deceived youth’ to repent

The Islamic Republic marked the 44th anniversary of the Iranian revolution on Saturday with state-organised rallies, as anti-government hackers briefly interrupted a televised speech by the president, Ebrahim Raisi.

Raisi, whose hardline government faces one of the boldest challenges from young protesters calling for its ouster, appealed to the “deceived youth” to repent so they can be pardoned by Iran’s supreme leader.