Tehran Protesters Storm British Embassy

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Dejavu, despite being many years too young. Begin forwarded message:Date: November 29, 2011 7:46:53 CSTTo: zoe700@...Subject: News Alert: Tehran Protesters Storm British EmbassyReply-To: nytdirect@...Breaking News AlertThe New York TimesTuesday, November 29, 2011 -- 8:23 AM EST-----Iranian Students Storm British Embassy in Tehran, Associated Press ReportsIn the latest sign of deteriorating relations with the West, around 20 Iranian protesters entered the British Embassy compound in Tehran chanting “death to England,†tearing down a British flag and ransacking offices, news reports said.The episode came a day after Iran enacted legislation on Monday to downgrade relations with Britain in retaliation for intensified sanctions imposed by Western nations last week to punish the Iranians for their suspect nuclear development program. Britain promised to respond “robustly.â€The British Foreign Office in London said it was “aware of the reports†from Tehran about its embassy on Tuesday, but declined to comment further.Read More:http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/30/world/middleeast/tehran-protesters-storm-british-embassy.html?emc=naAbout This E-MailYou received this message because you are signed up to receive breaking news alerts from NYTimes.com.To unsubscribe, change your e-mail address or to sign up for daily headlines or other newsletters, go to:http://www.nytimes.com/emailNYTimes.com620 Eighth Ave.New York, NY 10018Copyright 2011 The New York Times Company

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It was only 20 this time, not hordes and no hostages were taken. Still, since this bunch got away with it, the next time could be worse.

Dejavu, despite being many years too young.