# Iran marks US embassy takeover anniversary with anti-US, anti-Israel rallies

Iran held state-organized rallies marking the anniversary of the 1979 takeover of the US embassy, with crowds demonstrating against the United States and Israel. The annual event highlights enduring official hostility toward Washington and Tehran’s regional adversaries. It comes amid heightened Middle East tensions, making the symbolism diplomatically significant.

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- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2026/11/4/photos-iran-marks-us-embassy-takeover-with-rallies-against-america-israel?traffic_source=rss) — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:37:49 +0000