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2009-09-17 Syria-Lebanon-Iran

Iran opposition leaders to attend Quds Day rally

[Al Arabiya Latest] Iran's opposition leaders will attend the nationwide "Quds Day" rally on Friday, a reformist website reported on Wednesday, a move that could lead to fresh anti-government protests.

The June presidential election, which was followed by huge opposition protests, plunged Iran into political turmoil and exposed deepening divisions within its ruling elite. Opposition leaders say the poll was rigged to secure President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's re-election. The authorities deny it.

Defeated presidential candidates Mir Hussein Mousavi and Mehdi Karroubi said they would attend the anti-Israel rally. "Mousavi, Karroubi and former president Mohammad Khatami will participate in Friday's rally," said the reformist website, Mowjcamp.

Defying the authorities, some moderate websites have called for new anti-government protests on "Quds Day".

Witnesses said security forces had tightened control in streets leading to the prayer venue in central Tehran.

Posted by Fred 2009-09-17 00:00|| E-Mail|| Front Page|| [262 views ] Top File under: Govt of Iran

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