Rally marks 1979 embassy takeover
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Thousands of Iranians chanted “Death to America!” outside the former U.S. Embassy that students stormed Nov. 4, 1979, reaffirming Iran’s defiance as it faces possible sanctions for its nuclear work.
Iran views the United States as bent on controlling the Middle East and exacting revenge for the overthrow of the U.S.-backed shah 27 years ago.
Washington wants the U.N. Security Council to toughen a draft resolution by Britain, France and Germany for sanctions against Iran over its nuclear program. Russia and China want the draft watered down. Iran says its atomic program is entirely peaceful.
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