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Recount Set as Iran Seethes.

Authors :
Fassihi, Farnaz
Taghavi, Rashanak
Source :
Wall Street Journal - Eastern Edition. 6/17/2009, Vol. 253 Issue 140, pA1-A8. 2p. 3 Color Photographs.
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

The article discusses unrest in Tehran, Iran following president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's controversial election victory. Supporters for both Ahmadinejad and rival Mir Hossein Mousavi, who claims the election results were rigged, demonstrated in the streets of Tehran. The nation's Guardian Council has announced that votes in disputed areas will be recounted, while Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has asked the Council to investigate claims of electoral fraud.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00999660
Volume :
253
Issue :
140
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Wall Street Journal - Eastern Edition
Publication Type :
News
Accession number :
41675880