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Iraner stürmen britische Botschaft in Teheran # 29.11.2011 19 Uhr # Journal (englisch)

Marcus SchlenchNovember 29, 2011

For a moment today, the world looked to Tehran and thought another hostage taking like the one in 1979 was beginning. Iranian students stormed the British embassy--smashing windows and throwing petrol bombs. Six British embassy staff members were taken hostage, but have been released. The students say they were protesting sanctions imposed against Iran in connection with the country's nuclear program. We will go live to London for reaction. But first, this report.

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