Iranians defiant at U.S. hostage anniversary
Of course they are...
TEHRAN - 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 as it faces possible sanctions for its nuclear work.
"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.
Demonstrators burnt U.S. and Israeli flags as well as effigies of Uncle Sam and U.S. President George W. Bush outside the former embassy which state media calls the "nest of spies".
"We are here to punch America in the mouth," student Mohsen Abdullahi said. "We want to tell the Americans and British they are nothing in the face of Iran's power."
Student Amir Hossein Ebrahimi, 14, wore camouflage fatigues. "I wore this to tell the Americans that Iranians are always ready to join the army and defend our country," he said.
"By relying on God, the Revolutionary Guards will use different types of modern equipment and advanced tactics to destroy the enemies' advanced systems," the semi-official Fars news agency quoted the Guards' land forces commander Brigadier-General Mohammad Reza Zahedi as saying.
"We hope the enemies have no ominous intentions and will not repeat their past experiences," he said.
Hardline Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has spearheaded Tehran's defiance of U.S. efforts to impose sanctions against Iran. Since he came to power a year ago, Ahmadinejad has also reversed the former administration's drive to reform the Islamic Republic and bring in more open government.
Don't worry about that Mahmoud. We'll be more than glad to help get you a real "open" govenment just like that guy next door...what's his name again? Just remember to keep your tighty whities clean.
Labels: Ahmadinejad, Hostage Crisis, Iran
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