The 12 Days of Dawn lead up to the February 20th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution . In nationally televised interview , leader says U.S. , is trying to interfere in Iran 's affairs . Iran is holding three American hikers who have been missing since January 31 . `` This year , they have mobilized themselves again to harm the Iranian nation and to stop them , but they failed , '' he said , adding that the capitalist powers who are against Iran have peaked . Leader says negotiations for their release continue .
The 12 Days of Dawn lead up to the February 20th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution . In nationally televised interview , leader says U.S. , is trying to interfere in Iran 's affairs . Iran is holding three American hikers who have been missing since January 31 . Leader says negotiations for their release continue .