Monday, November 4, 2013

Iran Remembers (And Celebrates) The November 4, 1979 Takeover Of The US Embassy In Tehran



Iranians Mark US Embassy Takeover Anniversary -- Voice of America

Tens of thousands of people, many shouting "Death to America," have gathered in Tehran to mark the 1979 takeover of the U.S. embassy following the Islamic Revolution.

Observers say Monday's rally is the largest crowd in years at the annual event on the site of the former U.S. compound. Hardline conservatives had called for a major showing to protest President Hassan Rouhani's historic outreach to Washington.

A 15-minute telephone conversation after the U.N. general assembly between U.S. President Barack Obama and Mr. Rouhani in September was the first direct contact between the two countries' top leadership in over three decades.

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More News On Iran Celebrating The November 4, 1979 Takeover Of The US Embassy In Tehran

American flags burned as 10,000 Iranians protest on US Embassy siege anniversary -- NBC
Death to America Chants as Iranians Mark U.S. Embassy Takeover -- Bloomberg Businessweek
Iran hardliners mark U.S. embassy siege anniversary -- Reuters
Hardliners chant 'Death to America' on Iran hostage crisis anniversary -- Global Post/AFP
Iran: Thousands rally against US on hostage anniversary -- L.A. Times
Iran hardliners jab at Rouhani on embassy siege anniversary -- Reuters
Death to America? Iran divided on anniversary of US embassy takeover -- RT

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