Mass demonstrations began in Iran to mark the 30th anniversary of the Islamic revolution on Feb. 10, dpa reported.
The state television channel reported that millions of people across the country took to the streets to express their solidarity with the Islamic government.
A procession is underway on Azadi Square in Tehran.
President Ahmadinejad will deliver a speech on the square. He said the demonstrations are a sign of the people's union against the West and their desire to live independently.