Iranians defiant at hostage anniversary

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Iranians defiant at hostage anniversary
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Nov 4, 5:47 AM (ET)


By Alireza Ronaghi

TEHRAN (Reuters) - Thousands of Iranians chanted "Death to America" on Saturday outside the former U.S. embassy that students stormed on this day in 1979, reaffirming Iran's defiance now it faces possible sanctions for its nuclear work.

Iran sees itself as victimized by an aggressive United States bent on controlling the Middle East and exacting revenge against Tehran's Islamic leaders for overthrowing the U.S.-backed shah 27 years ago.

Washington wants the United Nations Security Council to toughen a draft resolution drawn up by Britain, France and Germany for sanctions against Iran over its nuclear program. But Russia and China want the draft watered down. Iran says its atomic program is entirely peaceful.


Iranian protesters burn a U.S. flag during a rally in front of the former U.S. embassy in Tehran to mark the anniversary of Student's Day November 4, 2006. REUTERS/Morteza Nikoubazl

"Unfortunately America has not learned its lesson from the takeover of its embassy, they should know that threats and sanctions do not affect the will of this great nation," parliamentary speaker Gholamali Haddadadel told protesters.

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