Aerial photos show crowds of people during a Tehran parade on February 11, 2018 (Bahman 22, 1396)

"I will tell you that, by Allah's favor and grace, this year's 22nd of Bahman (February 11th) rally will be a spectacular one. This is because, with the nonsensical statements that some American politicians and others made, the people feel that the enemy is busy setting up an ambush and preparing for an invasion – not necessarily a military invasion, rather this means the intention to show enmity. When the people feel this, they enter the arena. By Allah's favor and grace, this year, the people's presence will be warmer and more enthusiastic than ever. By Allah's favor, everyone will participate." Ayatollah Khamenei, February 8, 2018