10th Anniversary of July 15 Epic in Tehran: Emphasis on Turkey's Power

Today, July 15, 2026, the Iranian capital hosted a special ceremony to mark the 10th anniversary of Turkey's "Democracy and National Unity Day." The ceremony, held at the residence of the Turkish Embassy in Tehran, commemorates the historic resistance of the Turkish nation against the failed coup of 2016 [1].

Spiritual Ceremony and Commemoration of Martyrs The ceremony began with the recitation of verses from the Holy Quran for the souls of the 253 martyrs of the event. Participants observed a minute of silence and played the Turkish national anthem to pay tribute to the heroes who stood against the tanks and aircraft of the coup plotters on the night of July 15, 2016 [2]. In addition to the diplomatic staff, a group of Turkish businesspeople and citizens living in Iran attended the event to once again demonstrate the nation's unbreakable bond with democratic values.

Ambassador's Remarks: Turkey Stronger Than Ever Professor Dr. Hicabi Kırlangıç, the Turkish Ambassador to Tehran, noted in his speech marking this 10-year milestone that the memories of the nation's resistance remain fresh. He emphasized that under the wise leadership of President Erdoğan, Turkey not only overcame this crisis but also entered a rapid process of "reconstructing national identity" [1].

Kırlangıç stated: "After this treacherous plot, Turkey rose from its ashes with greater strength and has now become a country that has a voice and power in global and regional equations" [2]. He added that the duty of diplomatic missions is to correctly explain this epic and raise awareness in international communities about the dangers of terrorist groups such as FETÖ.

10th Anniversary; A Symbol of National Will's Victory This ceremony takes place as Turkey has organized more than 200 different events worldwide to commemorate the 10th anniversary of this event [3]. This year's slogan, "Our Will, Our Victory," reflects the maturity of democracy in Turkey over the past decade. In Tehran, a photo exhibition of the events of that bloody night was also held, attracting the attention of visitors. Officials present at the ceremony emphasized that Turkey's stability and security as a key neighbor are important for the entire region, and that cooperation between Iran and Turkey in combating terrorism will guarantee lasting peace [1][3].