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Thousands of Iranians march in annual pro Palestine rallies
(MENAFN- Arab News) TEHRAN: Tens of thousands of Iranians chanted 'Down with America' and 'Death to Israel' during annual pro-Palestinian rallies nationwide on Friday as a top leader said the US would be making a 'strategic mistake' if it pulled out of ongoing negotiations on the country's nuclear program.
The 'Al-Quds Day' rallies took place as Iran and six world powers meet in Vienna to work out a deal to limit Iran's nuclear program in exchange for easing tens of billions of dollars in economic penalties on the Islamic Republic.
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani made a brief appearance at the rally in Tehran but did not mention the nuclear talks that have blown past two extensions and entered the 14th day of the current round on Friday. US Secretary of State John Kerry warned on Thursday that the Americans were ready to leave.
'If you drive the talks into a dead end then it will be you who will be committing a strategic mistake' Iran's Parliament speaker Ali Larijani said at Friday prayers following the rally in Tehran addressing the US 'And its outcome will not benefit you since Iran's nuclear staff are ready to accelerate nuclear technology at a higher speed than before.'
At the rally the hard-line protesters wrapped America British and Israeli flags around pillars and set them ablaze.
Since the 1979 revolution Iran has observed 'Al-Quds Day' during the holy month of Ramadan.
Tehran says the occasion is meant to express support for Palestinians and emphasize the importance of Jerusalem for Muslims.
Iran does not recognize Israel and supports anti-Israeli militant groups like Hamas and Hezbollah.
The 'Al-Quds Day' rallies took place as Iran and six world powers meet in Vienna to work out a deal to limit Iran's nuclear program in exchange for easing tens of billions of dollars in economic penalties on the Islamic Republic.
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani made a brief appearance at the rally in Tehran but did not mention the nuclear talks that have blown past two extensions and entered the 14th day of the current round on Friday. US Secretary of State John Kerry warned on Thursday that the Americans were ready to leave.
'If you drive the talks into a dead end then it will be you who will be committing a strategic mistake' Iran's Parliament speaker Ali Larijani said at Friday prayers following the rally in Tehran addressing the US 'And its outcome will not benefit you since Iran's nuclear staff are ready to accelerate nuclear technology at a higher speed than before.'
At the rally the hard-line protesters wrapped America British and Israeli flags around pillars and set them ablaze.
Since the 1979 revolution Iran has observed 'Al-Quds Day' during the holy month of Ramadan.
Tehran says the occasion is meant to express support for Palestinians and emphasize the importance of Jerusalem for Muslims.
Iran does not recognize Israel and supports anti-Israeli militant groups like Hamas and Hezbollah.
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