Police clash with Iranian protesters as Tehran rally turns violent

Posted by netizen on November 5, 2009 · Leave a Comment 

Violence erupted in Tehran on Wednesday as Iranian security forces clashed with thousands of anti-government demonstrators who were seeking to disrupt a state-sponsored rally marking the 30th anniversary of the takeover of the US Embassy. The activists were angry about the disputed presidential election in June, which led to Mahmoud Ahmadinejad winning a second term. According to various reports, riot police fired shots into the air and tear gas to disperse the crowd. In nearby Haft-e-Tir Square,... 

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