By Sara Farhang | Inter Press Service News
TEHRAN, Jul 17 (IPS) – Amid a flurry of anticipation and speculation, former Iranian president Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani led Friday prayers in Tehran this week.
The event set off massive protests around the first official appearance of several opposition leaders since the crackdown on protesters following the disputed Jun. 12 presidential election.
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IRAN: Opposition Shows Life Around Friday Prayer
July 18, 2009By Sara Farhang | Inter Press Service News
Injured protester outside of Tehran University on Jul. 17, 2009.
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TEHRAN, Jul 17 (IPS) – Amid a flurry of anticipation and speculation, former Iranian president Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani led Friday prayers in Tehran this week.
The event set off massive protests around the first official appearance of several opposition leaders since the crackdown on protesters following the disputed Jun. 12 presidential election.
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