Thousands gather as Rafsanjani seeks ‘open debate’TEHRAN - Former Iranian president Akbar Hashemi-Rafsanjani called Friday for an “open debate” on the recent controversial election which saw President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad retain power as witnesses said “hundreds of thousands” of people surged to hear him. Top Iran cleric Rafsanjani criticizes hard-liners, says must clear up election doubtsTEHRAN, Iran — A powerful cleric-politician, Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, criticized Iran’s leadership Friday on one of the country’s most resonant political stages, the Islamic prayer sermon. In a boost for the opposition, he said the leadership must clear up doubts over the disputed presidential election and warned of a “crisis.” Top Iran cleric Rafsanjani calls in sermon for release of reformists jailed in crackdownTEHRAN, Iran — Senior Iranian cleric Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani is calling for the release of opposition supporters arrested in the government’s crackdown on postelection protests. Opposition, government supporters mass at Friday prayers, chanting slogansTEHRAN, Iran — Tens of thousands of opposition supporters massed at Iran’s main Islamic prayer service Friday, attempting a show strength at one of the country’s most important and symbolic political platforms. Police fired tear gas at others as they headed to the prayers. Iran declares election fight over, vote valid, paving way for Ahmadinejad’s second termEDITOR’S NOTE: Iranian authorities have barred journalists for international news organizations from reporting on the streets and ordered them to stay in their offices. This report is based on the accounts of witnesses reached in Iran and official statements carried on Iranian media. Iran raises death toll in week of clashes to at least 19, Rafsanjani family arrestedTEHRAN, Iran — State media reported Sunday at least 10 more deaths in post-election unrest and said authorities have arrested the daughter and four other relatives of former President Hashemi Rafsanjani, one of Iran’s most powerful men. |
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