Iranians celebrated the ancient Persian fire festival, Chaharshanbeh Suri, with massive gatherings across the nation on March 17, 2026.
Despite strict warnings and a crackdown from the Islamic Republic’s security forces, citizens took to the streets in multiple cities to observe the traditional “Fireworks Wednesday.” Video footage obtained by Iran International shows people honoring the call of exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, turning the traditional festivities into a widespread display of defiance.
The celebrations, which involve jumping over bonfires and lighting fireworks, were marked by a spirit of resistance against the current administration’s restrictions. (Iranintl)
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