Iranians Mark US Embassy Takeover Anniversary

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 ...

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