Iranian rallies mark Ashura but also 1979 takeover of US embassy





The Muslim festival of Ashura has also been marked in Iran, but people have also marked the anniversary of the 1979 takeover of the US Embassy in Tehran. The British, American and Israeli flags have been burnt in front of the site. One protester said: "The Prophet's grandson was martyred for justice, for the religion of God and for fighting oppression and tyrants. Today we consider America, Israel and their western agents as tyrants." One cleric also made mention of talks expected next week… READ MORE : http://bit.ly/1GmwwBu What are the top stories today? Click to watch: http://bit.ly/1DyTvXE euronews: the most watched news channel in Europe Subscribe! http://bit.ly/1w2o2JA euronews is available in 14 languages: http://bit.ly/1rcqg8H In English: Website: http://bit.ly/1w2o2ZP Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1rcqigJ Twitter: http://bit.ly/1w2o2ZQ Google+: http://bit.ly/1rcqgp6 VKontakte: http://bit.ly/1w2o2ZR

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