Iran marks revolution anniversary

From: Charleston Gazette | Date: February 12, 2008| Author: Ali Akbar Dareini | Copyright information

TEHRAN, Iran - Hard-line President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad struck a defiant tone as he spoke to giant crowds marking the 29th anniversary of the Islamic revolution Monday, vowing never to slow down nuclear development and announcing plans for more rocket launches in Iran's space program.

Hundreds of thousands of demonstrators marched through the capital Tehran, chanting "Death to America" and burning effigies of President Bush and Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert.

The leader's spe...

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