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Iran Arrests Hundreds in Clashes

Agence France Presse June 22, 2009.

Iran's election watchdog acknowledged discrepancies in the June 12 presidential vote but insisted they would not change the overall results.

What the U.S. Can Do to Actually Help Iran (Hint: It's Not Decrying Sham Elections)

Shirin Sadeghi, Huffington Post. June 15, 2009.

If Obama is truly supportive of the Iranian people's desire for change, it will stop providing the Republic with anti-American fodder.

Mousavi Rally Draws Tens of Thousands in Tehran

Reuters June 15, 2009.

Protesters converged on Revolution Square, where the former prime minister was expected to call for calm after two days of violent unrest.

Iran's 'Stolen' Election: a Hardline Demagouge's Victory Over a 'Reformer'? Not So Fast

Phil Wilayto, AlterNet. June 14, 2009.

The real clash between Mousavi and Ahmadinejad is based on who their supporters are and, crucially, different approaches to the economy.

Iran's Election Tension: Will the Losing Side Accept the Ballot Results?

Robert Dreyfuss, The Nation. June 11, 2009.

There's no denying the political and social movement that is building against Ahmadinejad. Iran is deeply divided.

Iran Goes to the Polls: What Will Its Historic Election Mean for the World?

deleted, AlterNet. June 11, 2009.

Iran's election has been boycotted by some, passionately participated in by others and watched intently by foreign powers.