‘Death to America’: Flag Burnings, Missiles, ‘Coffins’ for U.S. Generals at Iran’s Revolution Rally

On Wednesday, February 11, 2026, Iran marked the 47th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution with mass rallies that leaned heavily on anti-American and anti-Israel spectacle. Crowds in Tehran and other cities were shown torching American and Israeli flags and chanting regime slogans as organizers staged a military-themed procession meant to project strength. Mock coffins draped in American flags—emblazoned with the names and images of senior U.S. generals—were placed along parade routes as a grim photo backdrop, while an effigy combining a Star of David with the image of President Donald Trump was burned in front of the cameras. The regime’s state broadcaster featured videos of children participating in chants, underscoring the propaganda value of the day’s events.

The display also included a weapons exhibition that highlighted ballistic missiles and other hardware, along with what officials claimed were pieces of downed Israeli drones from a prior confrontation. Senior regime figures were present, and speeches amplified the line that Iran would not bend to outside pressure. The imagery of coffins, missile rollouts, and public flag desecrations was crafted to send a deterrent message to Washington and Jerusalem, even as domestic unrest and economic strain continue to challenge the government at home.

Beyond the theatrics, the anniversary arrives amid renewed tensions with the United States and its allies over Iran’s nuclear and regional activities. The regime’s posture—threatening rhetoric paired with missile pageantry—appears aimed at shoring up hardline legitimacy internally while warning adversaries externally. The result is a familiar mix of intimidation and defiance that keeps the region on edge and complicates efforts to lower the temperature. For Israelis and their allies, the rally is another indicator that Tehran’s leadership is intent on projecting resolve rather than conciliation.

(BB/VFI News)

“No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and every tongue which rises against you in judgment You shall condemn.” – Isaiah 54:17