Iranians commemorate 1979 takeover of the US embassy in Tehran (13 images)

An Iranian student stands next to anti-U.S. mural, written on the wall of the former U.S. Embassy, in Tehran, Iran, during anniversary of the November 4, 1979 takeover of the embassy, in Tehran, Iran on November 4, 2013. UPI/Maryam Rahmanian

Iranian demonstrators rally in front of the former U.S embassy building on November 4, 2013 in Tehran, Iran. Thousands of Iranians gathered in front of the former U.S. embassy to commemorate the November 4, 1979 takeover. UPI/Maryam Rahmanian

An Iranian student holds a picture of Iran's current Leader Ayatollah Khamenei during anniversary of the November 4, 1979 takeover of the US embassy, in Tehran, Iran on November 4, 2013. UPI/Maryam Rahmanian

An Iranian student holds a picture of Iran's current Leader Ayatollah Khamenei during anniversary of the November 4, 1979 takeover of the US embassy, in Tehran, Iran on November 4, 2013. UPI/Maryam Rahmanian