Iran’s President Ahmadinejad moves into big lead, but pro-reform rival also claims election winTEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s interior ministry said President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad moved into a strong lead Friday with nearly 70 percent of the votes tallied so far, but his pro-reform rival countered that he has clearly won and warned of possible vote fraud. The dispute rose up even before polls closed early Saturday, heightening tensions across the capital where emotions have been running at a fever pitch. Mir Hossein Mousavi, the reformist candidate, suggested he might challenge the results. Government declares Iranian president winner in election, rival also claims victoryTEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s Interior Ministry claimed hard-line incumbent President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was heading for a surprise landslide victory Saturday in the country’s stormy presidential elections. But his pro-reform rival countered that he was the clear victor and accused authorities of voter fraud. Ahmadinejad and his main rival both claim victory in Iran’s tense electionTEHRAN, Iran — Both President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and his main reformist challenger declared victory in Iran’s election Friday shortly after the polls closed. Iran’s President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad leads with nearly 70 percent of partial results in electionTEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s Interior Ministry has released partial results showing President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad leading with nearly 70 percent of votes counted so far in Friday’s election. Senior ministry official Kamran Daneshjoo says Ahmadinejad had 68.8 percent of the more than 10 million ballots counted so far. His main reformist challenger Mir Hossein Mousavi had 28.8 percent. Ahmadinejad leads with nearly 70 percent of partial results in Iran voteTEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s Interior Ministry has released partial results showing President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad leading with nearly 70 percent of votes counted so far in Friday’s election. Iran’s President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad claims he’s won re-election, but rival also claims victoryTEHRAN, Iran — Both President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and his main reformist challenger declared victory in Iran’s election Friday shortly after the polls closed. The Interior Ministry then released partial results showing hard-line Ahmadinejad with a strong lead. It said he had 68.8 percent of the more than 10 million ballots counted so far. His main challenger Mir Hossein Mousavi had 28.8 percent. State media declares Iranian president winner in election, but rival also claims victoryTEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s state news agency reported that President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad won re-election Friday, but his main reformist challenger also confidently claimed victory at a news conference moments earlier. Turnout massive as Iranians decide whether to keep President Ahmadinejad or elect a reformistTEHRAN, Iran — Iranians packed polling stations from boutique-lined streets in north Tehran to conservative bastions in the countryside Friday with a choice that’s left the nation divided and on edge: keeping hard-line President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in power or electing a reformist who favors greater freedoms and improved ties with the United States. Iran presidential challenger accuses president’s supporters of attacking office during voteTEHRAN, Iran — Iranians packed polling stations from boutique-lined streets in north Tehran to conservative bastions in the countryside Friday with a choice that’s left the nation divided and on edge: keeping hard-line President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in power or electing a reformist who favors greater freedoms and improved ties with the United States. Iranians jam polls to choose between hard-line president or reformist rival’s green movementTEHRAN, Iran — Iranians packed polling stations from boutique-lined streets in north Tehran to conservative bastions in the countryside Friday with a choice that’s left the nation divided and on edge: keeping hard-line President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in power or electing a reformist who favors greater freedoms and improved ties with the United States. Iranians jam voting sites to choose between hard-line president or reformist rivalTEHRAN, Iran — Iranians packed polling stations from boutique-lined streets in north Tehran to conservative bastions in the countryside Friday with a choice that’s left the nation divided and on edge: keeping hard-line President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in power or electing a reformist who favors greater freedoms and improved ties with the United States. After rowdy campaign, Iranians choose between hard-line president or reformist challengerTEHRAN, Iran — Iranians voted Friday on whether to keep hard-line President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in power for four more years or replace him with a reformist more open to loosening the country’s Islamic restrictions and improving ties with the United States. Polls open in Iran presidential vote pitting Mahmoud Ahmadinejad vs. pro-reform challengerTEHRAN, Iran — Iranians began voting Friday in a crucial presidential election pitting hard-line President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad against a pro-reform candidate who is more open to improving relations with Washington. Iran’s raucous election campaign falls silent, voters contemplate whether to oust AhmadinejadTEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s raucous election campaign fell silent a day before the vote as rallies were barred Thursday to give the public time to reflect on whether they want to keep hard-line President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in power or replace him with a reformist more open to closer ties with the West. Iranians are set to vote on Friday on whether to re-elect President AhmadinejadTEHRAN, Iran — Tehran was quiet after a week of frenzied campaign activity as Iranians prepared to head to the polls Friday in a crucial presidential election that will be closely watched across the Middle East and Washington. Iran’s ruling powers warn reformists against seeking ‘revolution’TEHRAN, Iran — In the final hours of Iran’s fierce election campaign, the top pro-reform challenger to President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad got a sharp warning Wednesday that authorities would crush any attempt at a popular “revolution” inspired by the huge rallies and street parties calling for more freedoms. Ahmadinejad lashes out at opponent during final campaign day ahead of Iran voteTEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s hard-line president took a final shot at his rivals Wednesday during his last public pre-election rally, accusing them of resorting to a smear campaign against him similar to the one used by Adolf Hitler’s propaganda minister. Iran’s elite Guards say reformists trying to launch ‘velvet revolution,’ vow crushing responseTEHRAN, Iran — A top official of Iran’s hard-line elite Revolutionary Guards is accusing reformist opponents of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad of seeking to launch a “velvet revolution” and vowing to crush any such attempts. Ahmadinejad lashes out at opponent during final public campaign rally 2 days before Iran voteTEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s hard-line president took a final shot at his rivals Wednesday during his last public pre-election rally, accusing them of resorting to a smear campaign against him similar to the one used by Adolf Hitler’s propaganda minister. Iran’s election brings street parties and renewed hopes for reformersTEHRAN, Iran — Persian hip-hop thumps from car speakers and young hipsters — men with spiked hair and women in spike heels — dance in the streets. Main reformist challenger to Iran’s Ahmadinejad says president has falsely accused supportersTEHRAN, Iran — Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s main reformist challenger said Sunday that the Iranian president has made false accusations against his supporters to try to sabotage his campaign with just days to go before Friday’s presidential election. Iran’s powerful former president says he will sue Ahmadinejad for slander over debate remarksTEHRAN, Iran — A powerful former president said Saturday he will sue hard-line leader Mahmoud Ahmadinejad for slander over remarks he made during an election debate. Iran’s former nuke negotiator says Ahmadinejad distorts nuclear past to win votesTEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s former nuclear negotiator accused hard-line President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad of distorting facts about the country’s nuclear past to make himself look like a hero and win votes in next week’s election. |
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