Iran’s top leader sternly warns of crackdown if massive election protests continue

TEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei sternly warned Friday of a crackdown if protesters continue their massive street rallies, escalating the government’s showdown with demonstrators demanding a new presidential election.

Supreme leader calls Iran vote “definitive victory;” offers no concession to opposition

TEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s supreme leader said Friday that there was “definitive victory” and no rigging in disputed presidential elections, offering no concession to protesters demanding the vote be canceled and held again.

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US calls on Iran to release American journalist

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