This phenomenon is not exclusive to Iran. The revolutions and civil wars in Russia, Cuba, China, Iraq, Libya, Cambodia, and many other examples have all deposed oppressive or unpopular governments and replaced them with regimes that were/are just as destructive. The population is these countries however seem to be too preoccupied with leaving their old governments that they don't usually realize the danger they are entering by going to these new regimes. The American Revolution could've been hijacked in much the same way. But it's also strange that despite the human rights violations (putting it lightly) in these countries, there has still been support from the people. Today, many people consider Josef Stalin to be the best leader in Russian history despite his tendency to kill and imprison millions of people. This is most likely due to the fear imposed on the opposition and the waves of crackdowns.
Persepolis illustrates a child's view of this national transformation. Marjane experiences the Revolutionary Guards and the censorship and shows how people lived during this period. Her parents, opponents of the Islamic Republic, understand what is going on much more than she does and her perceptions of her parents give her an example of how to think and explains her growth throughout the story.
This article covers the Iranian reaction to Egypt's revolution. The people give credit to Iran itself and it discusses that after 32 years, the Islamic Revolution still has a huge role in Iran's identity and psyche. The article also discusses the absence of opposition groups and foreign diplomats from the celebration.
http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/egypt/110211/iran-egypt-mubarak-ahmadinejad-islamic-revolution
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