NEW : Gen. Masoud Jazayeri , the deputy head of Iran 's armed forces joint chiefs of staff , told the Islamic Republic News Agency on Thursday . Son says attackers targeted his father 's house repeatedly to stop him from participating . Comment: Ahmadinejad denounces Israel in a university speech . Some protesters are carrying Iranian flags and banners supporting Palestinians in the annual event .
NEW : Son says attackers targeted his father 's house repeatedly to stop him from participating . Comment: Ahmadinejad denounces Israel in a university speech . Some protesters are carrying Iranian flags and banners supporting Palestinians in the annual event .