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Concept of Basij.wmv

born organizations required military training to defend the cause of Islamic Revolution and Basij was born in mosques to fulfill this need. The takeover of the US 'embassy' in Tehran marked the beginning of the next stage in the history of Basij. The then US government, humiliated by the action, desperately hatched plots against the newly born revolution. The US military operation in Tabas, assassination of revolutionary figures, and various sanctions imposed on the country made Basij ...

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Former Iran Hostages Recall US Embassy Takeover 30 Years Ago - VOA Story

November 4 is the 30th anniversary of the siezure, by young Iranian militants, of the US embassy in Tehran. Leading up to that event, the Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini had returned to Iran from exile in France, leading an Islamic revolution that forced the Shah of Iran to flee. Fifty-two of the US diplomats seized by the Iranians were held captive for more than a year, most of them at the US embassy. On November 4, 1979,the United States embassy in Tehran was seized by militants in the name of ...

Author: MyEarbot; Tags: Iran Hostage Embassy Shah Tehran

Cambodia: YUON + AMERICAN = DESTRUCTION OF KAMPUCHEA (5/5) [EN]

from their masters Americans. American leaders always chop and change to betray their Good Allies as William clearly tells us as following: At 6 AM on April 12, Dean sent letters to members of the government and to other politicians offering them places on his helicopters in two and a half hours time. To his astonishment the only senior official to arrive at the embassy was Saukham Khoy, the acting President. The day before, Saukham Khoy had sat, weeping for Cambodia, and told some ...

Author: AhmekKhmer; Tags: Kampuchea Cambodia Khmer Sihanouk Salot Sar Yuon

Iran Rally - November 4th

Pro-democracy in Iran supporters rally at Freedom Plaza in Washington, DC to counter the Iranian government staged rallies marking the student takeover of the US embassy in Iran 30 years ago. ... pro-democracy iran rally november 4th us embassy takeover 30th anniversary free iranian american youth

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Iran: 30 Years After US Embassy Takeover

From The New York Times: (www.nytimes.com The perception that the hostage siege — once the signature event in the founding of the Islamic republic — has developed into a domestic liability is especially true this year, Iran experts said. Ever since the protests and crackdown after the disputed presidential election last summer, opposition supporters have seized on public anniversaries as a chance to take to the streets, as they are expected to on Wednesday. Most telling, and perhaps most ...

Author: GateKeeper50hotmail; Tags: Iran American hostages US embassy takeover 30 year anniversary iranian revolution islamic republic iranian republic Christiane Anampour

Karoubi's message about 13 Aban events November 8 2009

most important events that happened after the revolution, for those who approve or disapprove of it, was the takeover of the US Embassy and every year this event has been remembered. Many political groups had announced their participation and this year I announced that I would participate too and start from Haft-e-Tir Square towards the former US Embassy. I had especially told people that should there be radical slogans I would stop there to stop the radical slogans and those who wanted ...

Author: NedaSoltan; Tags: Karoubi talking about 13 Aban events November 2009 Iran Election Mousavi Ahmadinejad Khamenei USA Nuclear protest rape murder

Iran Live News | CNN Report on Obamas respond to November 4, 2009 Tehran demonstration

Iran Live News | CNN Report on Obamas respond to November 4, 2009 Tehran demonstration WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama noted Wednesdays 30th anniversary of the takeover of the US Embassy in Tehran, while insisting he wants the US and Iran to move beyond suspicion, mistrust and confrontation. Islamic militants stormed the embassy in Tehran on Nov. 4, 1979, seizing its occupants. Fifty-two Americans were held hostage for 444 days. The crisis deeply affected the lives of courageous ...

Author: IranLiveNews; Tags: Iran Live News Tehran Iran demonstration student movement 13 Aban Tehran Ahmadinejad Iran security forces Tehran protest Iran protest 4 November 2009 green movement Iran uprising Ali Khameneyee