Cleric thankful for Iran march turnout

"The epic [turnout] of the highly dignified Iranian nation [in 22 Bahman rallies] was a manifestation of power, solidarity and national unity," Tehran's Interim Friday Prayers Leader Hojjatoleslam Kazem Seddiqi said.

He said that the "fervent participation" of the Iranian nation had once again disappointed the enemies of the Islamic Republic.

Millions of people, some carrying Iranian flags, pictures of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, and banners in support of the revolution, took to the streets Thursday to celebrate the overthrowing of the US-backed Pahlavi monarchy.

President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad addressed a crowd in Tehran's Azadi square, disclosing latest updates on country's nuclear drive.

Ayatollah Khamenei also praised the high turnout of the Iranians in the rallies.

"The friends and enemies of the Iranian nation should know that this nation has found its way and made the decision to reach the peak of development and welfare, and will overcome any obstacle in their path," he said.

/Press TV/