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Iranian Supreme Leader Says US, UK Not Involved

Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said today that he thinks the western countries are not involved in the recent post-election violence and movement in Iran. He said foreign influences is not to blame for Iran's post-election violence.

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Guardian Council Says Iran Will Not Annul Election Results

Iranian media reported Tuesday that the nation's powerful Guardian Council has said it will not annul the results of the nation's disputed presidential election, saying there were no major polling irregularities.

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Al-Arabiya Says Top Clerics May Depose Iran's Leader

Political tensions in Iran are rising, with senior figures in the Islamic Republic considering whether to depose Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, an Arabic-language TV channel said.

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Wikipedia Page Dedicated To Neda Soltani, Iranian Symbol

Neda Soltani, a young Iranian girl who was brutally killed in Iran, during the opposition's rally became symbol of rebellion and freedom for millions around the world. People, concerned about the events in Iran are actively discussing Neda Soltani and how she became a voice of the rallly. Now they have created a special Wikipedia page for Neda telling her story.

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Mousavi Calls for More Protests

Iranian opposition leader Mir Hossein Mousavi has issued a statement supporting further protests against President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's disputed election victory. In a statement posted on the Internet Sunday, Mousavi said Iranians have the right to protest what he called lies and fraud. But he pleaded with his supporters to show restraint and refrain from violence.

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Conflicting Reports On Mousavi Being Arrested

Since the foreign media access to the events in Iran are extremely limited an many foreign journalists have apparently left the country, we are to rely on two main camps for news the official and the street social media. However, it seems both are fighting to win the hearts of the people. One camp is writes about Iranian opposition candidate leader Mousavi and his wife being arrested, the others are tweeting that it is not true and is done to break the morale.

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Obama Calls To Stop 'Violent and Unjust Actions' in Iran

U.S. President Barack Obama has urged Iran's government to "stop all violent and unjust actions against its own people." In his strongest response to Iran's post-election unrest, Mr. Obama said the Iranian government must understand that the world is watching. He called on Iran to "govern through consent, not coercion."

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Iran's Leader Takes Position On Elections

In his first nationwide address following days of opposition protests, Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has ruled out any vote-rigging in the country's disputed presidential election.

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Iran's streets flood with protesters, DC's with naked people

Revolution is fomenting in the streets of Tehran, Obama is wringing his hands over health care, and the DC streets are flooded with naked bikers. What a week.

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Iran Protests Win An Election Recount

Iran protests for freedom gave their results. The election authority gave its consent to recount the disputed votes. Iranian Mehr News reports that the presidential election results announced by the Interior Ministry must be confirmed by the Guardian Council, the council spokesman Abbas Ali Kadkhodaie has said. Guardian Council Secretary Ayatollah Ahmad Jannati has issued a statement asking protesting presidential candidates to submit their legal complaints about Friday’s election.

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Monster Demonstrations In Tehran

Iran's capital Tehran is rallying despite ban. Mousavi and Karroubi arrive at rally, Khatami to join. Iran's spiritual leader Khamenei orders investigation. Mahmoud Ahmadinejad cancels trip to Moscow.

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Ahmadinejad Declines To Guarantee Rival's Safety

Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad responding to CNN's Christian Amanpour, declined to guarantee the safety of his rival Mir Hossein Moussavi.

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