Friday, February 12, 2016

'Death to America' banners in Tehran on revolution anniversary

Iranians on Thursday marked 37 years since the Islamic revolution by waving "Death to America" banners and taking selfies with a ballistic missile, AFP reported.

Hundreds of thousands converged on the historic Azadi (Freedom) Square in Tehran, where President Hassan Rouhani was set to make a speech.

Many demonstrators carried the traditional placards reading "Death to America" and "Death to Israel" while others carried the Iranian flag, according to AFP. (READ MORE)