Iran marks U.S. embassy seizure
Thousands of Iranians chanted "Death to America" and vowed not to yield to U.S. pressure over Iran's nuclear programme at a demonstration on Sunday marking the 28th anniversary of the seizure of the American embassy.
Students burned the Stars and Stripes outside the leafy compound in downtown Tehran that once housed the U.S. mission stormed by radical students on November 4, 1979, almost 10
More..months after the U.S.-backed shah left into exile.
"The crowd shows that pressures from abroad cannot weaken our national will and Islamic unity," said Abdollah Salehi, a 22-year-old Tehran University student.
"Sanctions will not lead to any result."
The United States severed diplomatic ties with the Islamic Republic in 1980, a few months after the seizure. Now, the two foes are embroiled in a row over Iran's atomic plans, which Washington says are aimed at building atomic bombs.
Tehran insists its plans are peaceful but its failure to allay suspicions has prompted the U.N. Security Council to impose two rounds of limited sanctions on Iran. Washington is pressing for a third round of sterner measures.
"We are not afraid of sanctions," read one banner.
Another read "We will not compromise with America even for a moment", quoting Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader.
Washington insists it wants diplomacy to end the standoff but has not ruled out military action if that route fails.
"We came here to show America that it cannot do a damn thing and the Iranian nation will destroy them if they invade our country," said Mostafa Jafarizadeh, 16.
Interior Minister Mostafa Pourmohammadi said the crowd had gathered to "pay homage to this great and glorious event" of the takeover in which 52 Americans were held for 444 days. In a speech, he said Iran would not give up its atomic programme.
Some teenagers, however, were enjoying time out from class.
"It's worth coming just to be out of school for a couple of hours," said Alireza, 15, who only gave his first name.
Bahman, 14, playing on the sidelines of the crowd with some schoolmates, said he had been brought by this teachers.
Some of the student leaders who took over the U.S. embassy are now among Iran's most liberal pro-reform politicians.
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, a leader of one student faction 27 years ago, at first opposed the U.S. embassy seizure. He proposed taking over the Soviet embassy instead, leading hostage-takers say.
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Added: Nov 4 2007 In: news_politics,middle_east
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Why do we continue to put up with this Sh*t from the Iranians.
Last month US planes bombed a Nuclear facility in Siria, almost without a word being mentioned by anyone.
Why the Fcuk don't we do that right now with Iran.
What the Fcuk are we waiting for??
To be struck first???
Is this how this game works, you hit us, we'll kick your A$$.
Lovin' it..!!!
Posted Nov-4-2007 by "Timeslice" (B)
Last month US planes bombed a Nuclear facility in Siria, almost without a word being mentioned by anyone.
Why the Fcuk don't we do that right now with Iran.
What the Fcuk are we waiting for??
To be struck first???
Is this how this game works, you hit us, we'll kick your A$$.
Lovin' it..!!!
Yeah to be struck first. Iran is gonna pop a atom bomb on a plane, and start riding to USA.
Get out of here, stupid fool. Didn't you say that Iraq had WMD and they were a threat aswell?
Fkin sheep, go join the army and please step over an IED.
Posted Nov-4-2007 by "Intervene" (R)
US made planes... but israeli operated. And if Iran did anything with a nuke they would open pandora's box like nothing in history.
Posted Nov-4-2007 by "txzen" (R)
I think the sheep are the ones who still after nearly 30 years, have done little beyond chanting death to america and israel.
Living in the past, they do that very well...
Posted Nov-4-2007 by "WayUpNorth" (R)
Living in the past, they do that very well...
And what is the difference between them and those who chant death to Iran? Same shit.
I hear lots about what Iran is 'planning' but evidence remains missing from the equation.
Posted Nov-4-2007 by "Stereotypo" (R)
Last month US planes bombed a Nuclear facility in Siria, almost without a word being mentioned by anyone.
Why the Fcuk don't we do that right now with Iran.
What the Fcuk are we waiting for??
To be struck first???
Is this how this game works, you hit us, we'll kick your A$$.
Lovin' it..!!!
voicing an opinion just like your doing right now! people do that you know.ME i hope for a peaceful outcome ,as slim as that may seem now,time will tell!!!
Posted Nov-4-2007 by "mackbolin" (R)
Living in the past, they do that very well...
And what is the difference between them and those who chant death to Iran? Same shit.
I hear lots about what Iran is 'planning' but evidence remains missing from the equation.
gee, I missed those chants, care to post the link?
I have yet to see any parades in the west that chant death to any other country.
Seems it is wishful thinking on your part.
And a few trolls posting on the internet doesn't amount to the same thing so don't even go there.
Posted Nov-4-2007 by "WayUpNorth" (R)
Israel will do almost anything to remain the sole nuclear power in the region. Iran's fate is of there own choosing. You know what would be best, if Iran had one nuke. Its more of a bargaining chip for Iran which is what they want. Iran is just as imperialistic in nature as USA and Israel. Sanctions will work trust me these are being set by the international community because of Iran's highly su****ious activity.
Posted Nov-4-2007 by "life is for real" (R)
But really this crowd is like the Bush supporters that still like him. Its about 25% of the people agree with Bush proudly while the rest look at them and know they are stupid. Same in Iran, 75% of the people don't mind us hell they like our culture for the most part.
Posted Nov-4-2007 by "life is for real" (R)
Iran's regime is the enemy, not the people. Looks like there is more like 'dozens of Iranians chant death to america' don't worry they have been doing this for a few decades now. Preach blind hate to a outside made up enemy to distract from the problems at home. Bush admin. did the same thing, attacked our civil liberties and at the same time attack Afghanistan.
Posted Nov-4-2007 by "life is for real" (R)
Last month US planes bombed a Nuclear facility in Siria, almost without a word being mentioned by anyone.
Why the Fcuk don't we do that right now with Iran.
What the Fcuk are we waiting for??
To be struck first???
Is this how this game works, you hit us, we'll kick your A$$.
Lovin' it..!!!
First of all you Brits have nothing to do with Iran, Second you already surrender to them receiving the worst defeat in decades after Iran captured your cowardly pussy sailors with out firing a shot and later liberating them.
What a laugh for Britain.
Posted Nov-4-2007 by "Doyle22" (R)
Iran will never, ever used a nuclear bomb against anyone, they know very well it will mean the end of the entire nation, hundreds of nuclear bombs from Israel and US will rain in Iran.
Leave Iran alone, under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty they have the right to produce nuclear energy.
Posted Nov-4-2007 by "Doyle22" (R)
RELISH IT WHILE YOU CAN IRANIAN SH*TBAGS.... THE DAY OF RECKONING DRAWS VERY NEAR....IT WILL SOON BE PAY BACK TIME .
Posted Nov-5-2007 by "eprocker" (R)
Why is it some of you Americans (including those who live in Canada) are politically a bunch of idiots?!
After all the shit that your leaders have been giving Iran what do you expect the Iranian Team to do?
First of all, those who shout "death to America ..." do not represent the man on the street in Iran - these are either the kids from school or the families of the "Basij" the group who are the so called the guardians of the IRI.
In the meantime the best thing that you guys should do is go and educate yourselves before you pass any opinions on this matter.
Moreover, why is it that every bloody affair in world is treated like a "Hollywood movie" by the yanks??
Ignorance, ignorance will destroy this planet one day .... and most certainly the Americans will be the instigators!!
Posted Nov-5-2007 by "Berealistic"
Last month US planes bombed a Nuclear facility in Siria, almost without a word being mentioned by anyone.
Why the Fcuk don't we do that right now with Iran.
What the Fcuk are we waiting for??
To be struck first???
Is this how this game works, you hit us, we'll kick your A$$.
Lovin' it..!!!
Yeah to be struck first. Iran is gonna pop a atom bomb on a plane, and start riding to USA.
Get out of here, stupid fool. Didn't you say that Iraq had WMD and they were a threat aswell?
Fkin sheep, go join the army and please step over an IED.
why don't you go live in iran!
if you love islam so much!
One does not have to serve to have an opinion!
your comments are proof of lefty IGNORANCE!
Thanks for pouring it out on liveleak for all of us level headed people to laugh at!
do you honestly think saddam couldn't of got rid of the weapons in 18 mounths?
H0W Retarded!
Plus weapon violations were found and you would know it if you weren't so consumed by your HATE!
The resolution wasn't that he HAD THEM!
the resolution was about him PROVING THAT HE DIDN"T!
GUESS WHAT GENIUS!
UN inspectors ONLY GOT DECEPTION!
Look like you have some studying to do!
your spoon fed corporate media talking points are not winning any debats for you
LOL
Posted Nov-5-2007 by "JihadKiller1s1k"