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Iranians commemorate anniversary of 1979 US embassy takeover
Iranians on Tuesday celebrated the anniversary of the 1979 takeover of the US Embassy in Tehran — the first such commemoration since the US bombed Iran’s nuclear facilities during a 12-day aggression with Israel in June.
People of all walks participated in the rallies which were held in more than 900 cities across the country.
Participants carried Iranian flags and posters of those killed in US and Israeli attacks while chanting slogans including “Death to America” and “Death to Israel.”
Israel’s airstrikes during the war in June killed nearly 1,100 Iranians, including civilians, military commanders, nuclear scientists. The US bombed Iran’s nuclear facilities during the conflict. Iran’s reprisal missile barrage killed 28 in Israel.
In Tehran, the march began at Palestine Square and proceeded toward the former US Embassy, featuring speeches, religious chants, and the reading of resolutions condemning the United States and Israel.
Cultural exhibitions highlighting decades of Western and Israeli “crimes” were also on display. Symbolic displays of Iranian missiles and centrifuges were presented along the route, and representations of US and Israeli flags were burned.
A symbolic trial of former US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was also held.
No change in US tactics
Addressing the ceremony in Tehran, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said that the recent 12-day war exposes the US enduring hostility, underscoring that while its tactics have evolved, its fundamental goal of opposing a strong and independent Iran remains unchanged.
Qalibaf reflected on the historical significance of 13 Aban (November 4) in Iran's contemporary history, linking it to the nation's enduring resistance to foreign domination.
He underscored that the essence of the hegemonic system remains rooted in “blackmail and domination,” slamming the US for continuing its hostile mentality under a new guise.
"The recent 12-day war also showed that their face has changed, but their barbarity and hostility towards independent nations, especially Iran, remain constant,” he said, referring to the recent US-Israeli aggression.
Qalibaf added that the enemies “want to hide their criminal face with expressions like 'preemptive attack,' but the truth is that they are opposed to an independent and unified Iran."
"The basis of 13 Aban is the Iranian nation's resistance to domination and arrogance," he stated, emphasizing that this principle remains the cornerstone of Iran's foreign policy, which must be based on national interests.
13 Aban is observed as both Student Day and the National Day of Anti-Arrogance, marking three key historical events: the 1964 exile of Imam Khomeini to Turkey, the 1978 killing of protesting students, and the 1979 US Embassy takeover.