Thousands in Iran rally against US, Israel- ‘Death to America, Zionists’

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Tens of thousands of Iranians have held the biggest rally in years in front of the former US embassy in Tehran, marking the anniversary of the 1979 takeover and hostage crisis after the Islamic Revolution. The crowds also send a message to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who cautiously has backed Rouhani’s overtures to the US and efforts to end the impasse with the West over Tehran’s nuclear program. Opponents of thawing relations with the US say they will not back down, opening the prospect of deeper internal rifts and tensions that could put pressure on Khamenei to reconsider his backing of Rouhani’s groundbreaking exchanges with the US.

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Protesters also stomped on images of Obama and the US flag. Others carried well-known banners reading “We trample America under our feet” and “The US is the Great Satan.” One image showed Obama in a wrestling uniform with Star of David earrings, symbolizing Israel.