(New York Times) - Thomas Erdbrink Several hard-line Iranian groups have announced plans for a "Death to America" conference next month, highlighted by cash awards of $4,000 for the best photograph, poster, video, song or caricature. While the slogan in Persian, "Marg bar Amrika," means "Death to America" and is translated that way in the West, the official Iranian translation is "Down With America." Supported by Iran's security forces and protected by the judiciary, Iranian hard-liners are insisting that the "Death to America" slogan be shouted at all public gatherings. On Sunday, Parliament members used the slogan during their session. On Nov. 4, the anniversary of the takeover of the U.S. Embassy in 1979 by Islamic students, hard-liners are planning a "Grand Day of Death to America." Revolutionary Guard commanders have promised the slogan will "echo across the nation."
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