Seven killed during Iran protest

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Iranian state radio says seven people were killed during Monday’s (15 June 2009)  protests in Tehran over the re-election of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.

The reports said the deaths came after “thugs” attacked a military post.…The country’s powerful Guardian Council has described the results of Friday’s disputed poll as “provisional”.… Opposition candidate Mir Hossein Mousavi wants them annulled, alleging widespread fraud. Rival marches are planned at the same site on Tuesday.…The demonstrations called by supporters of both President Ahmadinejad and Mr. Mousavi are due to take place in Vali Asr Square in central Tehran.…Monday’s protest involved hundreds of thousands of people and was one of the largest since the [read more…]

Story from BBC NEWS | Posted: 16 June 2009