World IN BRIEF : IRAN : Millions Celebrate Islamic Revolution
- Share via
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Chanting slogans against the United States and Israel, millions of Iranians packed Tehran’s Azaqi Square to mark the 12th anniversary of the Islamic revolution, Tehran radio reported. The broadcast said the crowds included disabled war veterans of the 1980-88 war with Iraq. The revolution overthrew the pro-Western Iranian monarchy on Feb. 11, 1979.
Sign up for Essential California
The most important California stories and recommendations in your inbox every morning.
You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times.
