"Death to America" Day in Iran

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TEHRAN (AFP) — Hundreds of thousands of Iranians on Monday shouted "Death to America" and pledged their loyalty to the Islamic republic as they celebrated the 29th anniversary of the Islamic revolution.

Large crowds of people were converging on Azadi square in Tehran from points across the city to hear a speech later by President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, braving cold and misty weather in the capital.

"Down with the USA!" read placards carried by the demonstrators, who also shouted "Death to America!" the Islamic republic's traditional mantra of enmity against its arch-foe.

"I sacrifice myself for the leader" Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said another banner carried by demonstrators.

Isn't that special!