Newsprint: Unrest at the allegedly rigged Iranian election

Rigged or not, this election business is making people get off their duffs and mobilize. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Iranian people. Let's hope for a peaceful transition of power...

Iran: Election Aftermath and World Reaction
Muted Response Reflects U.S. Diplomatic Dilemma

Iranian Presidential Election Sparks Outrage
After a hotly contested election pitting President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad against leading challenger Mir Hossein Mousavi, the government declared Ahmadinejad the winner on June 13. Mousavi's supporters took to the streets to protest the results.

The confused aftermath of Iran's presidential election is complicating the Obama administration's planned outreach to the Islamic republic and underscoring the challenges facing the president's new approach to the Middle East based on shared values and common interests.
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