Iran sticks to 'Death to America’ on embassy takeover day
Iran on Monday marks the anniversary of the 1979 US embassy takeover with its customary "Death to America" chants despite a taboo-breaking telephone call between their presidents. Islamist students stormed the embassy compound in Tehran 34 years ago, holding 52 US diplomats hostage for 444 days, rupturing diplomatic relations and provoking decades of mutual hostility. Iran marks the takeover anniversary in a state-organised ceremony each year. Hardline organisations, including the Basij militia, have called for a massive turnout this year ...
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