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Student supporters of opposition leader Mirhossein Mousavi hold ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:03:54 GMT

(Reuters) - Student supporters of opposition leader Mirhossein Mousavi hold red roses during protests in central Tehran in this December 7, 2009 file photo. Internet messages have been circulating about possible rallies on February 11, 2010, when Iran marks the 31st anniversary of the Islamic revolution. But the climate in the Islamic Republic is much harder than before last year's post-election protests. Picture taken December 7, 2009. REUTERS/via Your View

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(Reuters) — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:32:34 GMT

(Reuters) - EDITORS' NOTE: Reuters and other foreign media are subject to Iranian restrictions on their ability to film or take pictures in Tehran. Iranian opposition supporters beat police forces during clashes in central Tehran in this December 27, 2009 file photo. Internet messages have been circulating about possible rallies on February 11, 2010, when Iran marks the 31st anniversary of the Islamic revolution. But the climate in the Islamic Republic is much harder than before last year's post-election protests. To match feature IRAN/REVOLUTION-INTERNET REUTERS/Stringer/Files (IRAN - Tags: POLITICS SCI TECH CIVIL UNREST)

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(Reuters) — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:32:31 GMT

(Reuters) - EDITORS' NOTE: Reuters and other foreign media are subject to Iranian restrictions on their ability to film or take pictures in Tehran. An Internet user tries to log onto social networking site Facebook in Tehran in this May 25, 2009 file photo. The Farsi text reads "Dear Customer, access to this site is not possible. In the event that this site has been mistakenly filtered please email filter@dci.ir with the name of the domain and any other necessary explanation." Internet messages have been circulating about possible rallies on February 11, 2010, when Iran marks the 31st anniversary of the Islamic revolution. But the climate in the Islamic Republic is much harder than before last year's post-election protests. To match feature IRAN/REVOLUTION-INTERNET REUTERS/Morteza Nikoubazl (IRAN BUSINESS - Tags: POLITICS SCI TECH ELECTIONS)

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(Reuters) — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:31:28 GMT

(Reuters) - EDITORS' NOTE: Reuters and other foreign media are subject to Iranian restrictions on leaving the office to report, film or take pictures in Tehran Supporters of defeated Iranian presidential candidate Mirhossein Mousavi attend a rally in Tehran in this June 18, 2009 file photo. Internet messages have been circulating about possible rallies on February 11, 2010, when Iran marks the 31st anniversary of the Islamic revolution. But the climate in the Islamic Republic is much harder than before last year's post-election protests. Picture taken June 18, 2009. To match feature IRAN/REVOLUTION-INTERNET REUTERS/via Your View (IRAN - Tags: POLITICS SCI TECH CIVIL UNREST ELECTIONS)

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(Reuters) — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:30:18 GMT

(Reuters) - EDITORS' NOTE: Reuters and other foreign media are subject to Iranian restrictions on their ability to film or take pictures in Tehran. Student supporters of opposition leader Mirhossein Mousavi hold red roses during protests in central Tehran in this December 7, 2009 file photo. Internet messages have been circulating about possible rallies on February 11, 2010, when Iran marks the 31st anniversary of the Islamic revolution. But the climate in the Islamic Republic is much harder than before last year's post-election protests. Picture taken December 7, 2009. To match feature IRAN/REVOLUTION-INTERNET REUTERS/via Your View (IRAN - Tags: POLITICS SCI TECH CIVIL UNREST)

An Iranian student of the Shahid Rajai University explains as ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:40:42 GMT

(Reuters) - An Iranian student of the Shahid Rajai University explains as Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad sits in an electric vehicle during his visit to the 2nd National Festival of Innovation and Prosperity in Tehran February 8, 2010. REUTERS/Morteza Nikoubazl

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(Reuters) — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:38:30 GMT

(Reuters) - EDITORS' NOTE: Reuters and other foreign media are subject to Iranian restrictions on their ability to report, film or take pictures in Tehran. An Iranian student of the Shahid Rajai University explains as Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad sits in an electric vehicle during his visit to the 2nd National Festival of Innovation and Prosperity in Tehran February 8, 2010. REUTERS/Morteza Nikoubazl (IRAN - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS SCI TECH)

Iranian opposition leader Mir Hossein Mousavi addresses his ...

(AFP/File) — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 16:17:22 GMT

(AFP/File) - Iranian opposition leader Mir Hossein Mousavi addresses his supporters after after voting at the Ershad mosque on June 12. The 'Iran' newspaper said more than half of the country's lawmakers have filed a new complaint urging the prosecution of opposition leaders -- including Mir Hossein Mousavi -- for their alleged role in post-election violence.(AFP/File/Behrouz Mehri)

A demonstrator in italy holds a picture of Neda Agha-Soltan, ...

(AFP/File) — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:00:49 GMT

(AFP/File) - A demonstrator in italy holds a picture of Neda Agha-Soltan, the Iranian woman shot dead during protests following election results in the country in June 2009. An Iranian woman mistaken for Neda is seeking asylum in Germany, a newspaper reported Friday.(AFP/File/Giuseppe Cacace)

Arash Rahmani Pour, seen here in 2009, was one of the first ...

(AFP/File) — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:56:27 GMT

(AFP/File) - Arash Rahmani Pour, seen here in 2009, was one of the first reported executions of dissidents tried since a wave of protests broke out following the disputed re-election of hardline President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Britain voiced concern Wednesday at reports that nine people arrested in Iran after disputed June elections may be executed, saying it was a new bid to "intimidate" opposition supporters.(AFP/File/Ali Rafiei)

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(Reuters) — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:06:45 GMT

(Reuters) - EDITORS' NOTE: Reuters and other foreign media are subject to Iranian restrictions on their ability to report, film or take pictures in Tehran. Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad speaks during a ceremony to introduce the domestically produced Simorq propulsion system, for rockets to carry satellites into space, during a ceremony in Tehran February 3, 2010. REUTERS/Ebrahim Noroozi/IIPA.ir (IRAN - Tags: POLITICS IMAGES OF THE DAY) FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS

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(Reuters) — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 10:49:51 GMT

(Reuters) - EDITORS' NOTE: Reuters and other foreign media are subject to Iranian restrictions on their ability to report, film or take pictures in Tehran. Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad speaks during a ceremony to introduce the domestically produced Simorq propulsion system, for rockets to carry satellites into space, during a ceremony in Tehran February 3, 2010. REUTERS/Ebrahim Noroozi/IIPA.ir (IRAN - Tags: POLITICS) FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS

Iranian plain clothes policemen beat a demonstrator with batons ...

(AFP/File) — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 19:52:55 GMT

(AFP/File) - Iranian plain clothes policemen beat a demonstrator with batons during a protest against the election in Tehran in June 2009. Opposition leader Mir Hossein Mousavi has said the 1979 Islamic revolution has failed to achieve its goals as the "roots of tyranny and dictatorship" that marked the shah's era still exist.(AFP/File)

FILE - In this Monday, June 8, 2009 file photo, Iranian opposition ...

(AP) — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 15:16:15 GMT

(AP) - FILE - In this Monday, June 8, 2009 file photo, Iranian opposition leader Mir Hossein Mousavi speaks during a campaign gathering in downtown Tehran, Iran. Iran's opposition leader has appealed to supporters and other anti-government activists not to overstep the law in pressing for political and social changes, in a statement posted on his web site Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi, File)

Iranian-born citizens living in Islamabad shout "Free Iran" ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 11:48:08 GMT

(Reuters) - Iranian-born citizens living in Islamabad shout "Free Iran" during a rally in Islamabad in this July 30, 2009 file photo. Iran said on Tuesday it would soon hang nine more rioters over the unrest that erupted after the June presidential vote. REUTERS/Faisal Mahmood/Files

Arash Rahmani Pour, a member of the monarchist group Tondar ...

(AFP/Fars News/File) — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 15:22:57 GMT

(AFP/Fars News/File) - Arash Rahmani Pour, a member of the monarchist group Tondar (the Kingdom Assembly of Iran), defends himself during a court hearing in Tehran in August 2009. Opposition leaders have condemned the execution of two dissidents -- including Pour -- hanged for allegedly plotting to topple the Islamic regime after Iran's election dispute broke out in June.(AFP/Fars News/File/Ali Rafiei)

Mohammad Reza Ali Zamani, a member of the Kingdom Assembly of ...

(AFP/ILNA/File) — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 02:26:57 GMT

(AFP/ILNA/File) - Mohammad Reza Ali Zamani, a member of the Kingdom Assembly of Iran, defends himself during his trial in August 2009 following the disputed June presidential election in Tehran. Iran has hanged two men -- including Zamani -- convicted of being Mohareb (enemies of God), in the first executions of dissidents since protests erupted over the presidential election in June.(AFP/ILNA/File/Houshangh Hadi)

A map of Iran locating Tehran where opposition supporters staged ...

(AFP/Graphic) — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 02:26:57 GMT

(AFP/Graphic) - A map of Iran locating Tehran where opposition supporters staged protests following the 2009 presidential elections. Iran on Thursday hanged two men convicted of being Mohareb (enemies of God), in the first executions of dissidents since protests over the disputed presidential poll in June, news reports said.(AFP/Graphic)

VIDEO: Diplomatic and domestic developments in Iran in 2009. ...

(AFP/YouTube) — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 02:26:57 GMT

(AFP/YouTube) - VIDEO: Diplomatic and domestic developments in Iran in 2009. Duration: 01:55. The Obama administration seemed more firmly set on pushing for fresh UN sanctions against Iran as Iranian leaders balk at a year-end deadline to engage world powers on their nuclear plans.(AFP/YouTube)

Arash Rahmani Pour, a member of the monarchist group Tondar ...

(AFP/Fars News/File) — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 02:26:57 GMT

(AFP/Fars News/File) - Arash Rahmani Pour, a member of the monarchist group Tondar (the Kingdom Assembly of Iran), is pictured in August 2009, during a court hearing in Tehran. Iran hanged two men, including Pour, convicted of being Mohareb (enemies of God), in the first executions of dissidents since protests erupted over the disputed presidential election in June, news reports said.(AFP/Fars News/File/Ali Rafiei)

Technicians prepare to wash the reactor of the Bushehr nuclear ...

(AFP/File) — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 23:50:10 GMT

(AFP/File) - Technicians prepare to wash the reactor of the Bushehr nuclear power plant at the Iranian port town of Bushehr in 2007. The US Senate voted Thursday to slap tough new sanctions on Iran, targeting its thirst for gasoline imports in a bid to force Tehran to bow to global pressure to freeze its suspect nuclear program.(AFP/File/Behrouz Mehri)

Graphic on the process of enriching uranium to convert it into ...

(AFP/Graphic) — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 23:50:10 GMT

(AFP/Graphic) - Graphic on the process of enriching uranium to convert it into nuclear fuel. The US Senate voted Thursday to slap tough new sanctions on Iran, targeting its thirst for gasoline imports in a bid to force Tehran to bow to global pressure to freeze its suspect nuclear program.(AFP/Graphic)

An Iranian security guard standing in front of the reactor building ...

(AFP/File) — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 23:50:10 GMT

(AFP/File) - An Iranian security guard standing in front of the reactor building at the Bushehr nuclear power plant. The US Senate voted Thursday to slap tough new sanctions on Iran, targeting its thirst for gasoline imports in a bid to force Tehran to bow to global pressure to freeze its suspect nuclear program.(AFP/File/Behrouz Mehri)

Supporters of defeated Iranian presidential candidate Mirhossein ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 22:06:08 GMT

(Reuters) - Supporters of defeated Iranian presidential candidate Mirhossein Mousavi attend a rally in Tehran June 18, 2009. REUTERS/via Your View

Supporters of defeated Iranian presidential candidate Mir Hossein ...

(AFP/File) — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 18:30:33 GMT

(AFP/File) - Supporters of defeated Iranian presidential candidate Mir Hossein Mousavi march through Tehran on June 13, 2009. Iran has hanged two men convicted of being Mohareb (enemies of God), in the first executions of dissidents since protests erupted over the disputed presidential election in June 2009.(AFP/File/Olivier Laban-Mattei)

An Iranian demonstrator gestures during clashes with security ...

(AFP) — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:57:14 GMT

(AFP) - An Iranian demonstrator gestures during clashes with security forces in Tehran on December 27. Iran has hanged two men convicted of being Mohareb (enemies of God), in the first executions of dissidents since protests erupted over the disputed presidential election in June 2009.(AFP/Amir Sadeghi)

Map of Iran locating Tehran where opposition supporters staged ...

(AFP/Graphic) — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:57:14 GMT

(AFP/Graphic) - Map of Iran locating Tehran where opposition supporters staged protests following the 2009 presidential elections. Iran has hanged two men convicted of being Mohareb (enemies of God), in the first executions of dissidents since protests over the disputed presidential poll in June, news reports said.(AFP/Graphic)

Mohammad Reza Ali Zamani, a member of the Kingdom Assembly of ...

(AFP/File) — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:57:14 GMT

(AFP/File) - Mohammad Reza Ali Zamani, a member of the Kingdom Assembly of Iran, Mohammad Reza Ali Zamani defends himself during his trial in August 2009 following the disputed June presidential election in Tehran. Iran has hanged two men -- including Zamani -- convicted of being Mohareb (enemies of God), in the first executions of dissidents since protests erupted over the presidential election in June.(AFP/File/Houshangh Hadi)

In this Saturday, Aug. 8, 2009, photo, released by the semi-official ...

(AP) — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 14:16:34 GMT

(AP) - In this Saturday, Aug. 8, 2009, photo, released by the semi-official Iranian Fars News Agency, Arash Rahmanipour, walks through the revolutionary court in Tehran, Iran. Iran,Thursday, Jan 28, 2010, hanged two men convicted of trying to topple the country's clergy-led regime, and authorities separately announced new death sentences against protesters involved in unrest that broke out following June's disputed presidential elections, the Web site of state television reported. The report identified the two men as Mohammad Reza Ali Zamani and Arash Rahmanipour and said they were convicted of trying to topple 'the Islamic establishment' and for membership of armed opposition groups. (AP Photo/Fars News Agency,Ali Rafiee)

In this Saturday, Aug. 8, 2009, photo, released by the semi-official ...

(AP) — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 14:16:03 GMT

(AP) - In this Saturday, Aug. 8, 2009, photo, released by the semi-official Iranian Fars News Agency, AQrash Rahmanipour, speaks at the revolutionary court in Tehran, Iran. Iran,Thursday, Jan 28, 2010, hanged two men convicted of trying to topple the country's clergy-led regime, and authorities separately announced new death sentences against protesters involved in unrest that broke out following June's disputed presidential elections, the Web site of state television reported. The report identified the two men as Mohammad Reza Ali Zamani and Arash Rahmanipour and said they were convicted of trying to topple 'the Islamic establishment' and for membership of armed opposition groups. (AP Photo/Fars News Agency,Ali Rafiee)

In this Saturday, Aug. 8, 2009, photo, released by the semi-official ...

(AP) — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 14:14:04 GMT

(AP) - In this Saturday, Aug. 8, 2009, photo, released by the semi-official Iranian Fars News Agency, Mohammad Reza Ali Zamani, left, speaks at the revolutionary court in Tehran, Iran. Iran,Thursday, Jan 28, 2010, hanged two men convicted of trying to topple the country's clergy-led regime, and authorities separately announced new death sentences against protesters involved in unrest that broke out following June's disputed presidential elections, the Web site of state television reported. The report identified the two men as Mohammad Reza Ali Zamani and Arash Rahmanipour and said they were convicted of trying to topple 'the Islamic establishment' and for membership of armed opposition groups. (AP Photo/Fars News Agency,Ali Rafiee)

In this Saturday, Aug. 8, 2009, photo, released by the semi-official ...

(AP) — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 14:11:37 GMT

(AP) - In this Saturday, Aug. 8, 2009, photo, released by the semi-official Iranian Fars News Agency, Mohammad Reza Ali Zamani, walks through the revolutionary court in Tehran, Iran. Iran Thursday, Jan 28, 2010, hanged two men convicted of trying to topple the country's clergy-led regime, and authorities separately announced new death sentences against protesters involved in unrest that broke out following June's disputed presidential elections, the Web site of state television reported. The report identified the two men as Mohammad Reza Ali Zamani and Arash Rahmanipour and said they were convicted of trying to topple 'the Islamic establishment' and for membership of armed opposition groups. (AP Photo/Fars News Agency,Ali Rafiee)

Supporters of Iran's regime take to the streets in Tehran ...

(AFP/File) — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 07:35:45 GMT

(AFP/File) - Supporters of Iran's regime take to the streets in Tehran in December in a show of force against the opposition. Iran hanged two men on Thursday who had been detained during post-election protests and convicted of being Mohareb (enemies of God) and members of a monarchist group, the ISNA news agency reported.(AFP/File/Atta Kenare)

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad addresses MPs during a ...

(AFP/File) — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 04:53:35 GMT

(AFP/File) - Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad addresses MPs during a parliamentary session in Tehran. Iran opposition leader Mehdi Karroubi has said Ahmadinejad, whose disputed re-election sparked huge protests, will not survive his four-year term, a newspaper reported Thursday.(AFP/File/Atta Kenare)

Iran's hardline President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad waves to a ...

(AFP) — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:56:28 GMT

(AFP) - Iran's hardline President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad waves to a sea of thousands of flag-waving supporters during a massive rally to celebrate his victory in the presidential elections in Tehran's Valiasr square in June 2009. Iran has said it arrested two German diplomats for allegedly having a hand in deadly anti-government protests which erupted on a Shiite Muslim holy day in December.(AFP/Atta Kenare)

Mirhossein Mousavi raises his inked finger and identity card ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 15:03:05 GMT

(Reuters) - Mirhossein Mousavi raises his inked finger and identity card behind his wife Zahra Rahnavard during the Iranian presidential election in southern Tehran June 12, 2009. REUTERS/Raheb Homavandi/Files

EDITORS' NOTE: Reuters and other foreign media are subject ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 17:08:46 GMT

(Reuters) - EDITORS' NOTE: Reuters and other foreign media are subject to Iranian restrictions on their ability to report, film or take pictures in Tehran. Iranian presidential candidate Mehdi Karoubi gestures to protesters in northern Tehran June 28, 2009. REUTERS/via Your View/Files

Police motorcycles burn as an Iranian opposition protester aims ...

(AFP/File) — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 14:28:13 GMT

(AFP/File) - Police motorcycles burn as an Iranian opposition protester aims a stone at security forces during clashes in Tehran on December, 2009. Iran opposition leader Mehdi Karroubi, who had refused to accept Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's re-election, revealed in a major position shift that he now recognised the hardliner as president.(AFP/File)

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad attends a press conference ...

(AFP/DDP/File) — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 14:28:13 GMT

(AFP/DDP/File) - Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad attends a press conference at the Bella center of Copenhagen, 2009. Iran opposition leader Mehdi Karroubi, who had refused to accept Ahmadinejad's re-election, revealed in a major position shift that he now recognised the hardliner as president.(AFP/DDP/File/Axel Schmidt)

Iran opposition leader Mehdi Karroubi, seen here in 2009, who ...

(AFP/File) — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 14:28:13 GMT

(AFP/File) - Iran opposition leader Mehdi Karroubi, seen here in 2009, who had refused to accept Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's re-election, revealed in a major position shift that he now recognised the hardliner as president.(AFP/File)

Iranian opposition leader Mehdi Karroubi, seen here in June ...

(AFP/File) — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 12:37:55 GMT

(AFP/File) - Iranian opposition leader Mehdi Karroubi, seen here in June 2009, who had refused to accept the re-election of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, now recognises the hardliner as the country's "president", Karroubi's son has told AFP.(AFP/File)

Iranian opposition leader Mehdi Karroubi, seen here in May 2009, ...

(AFP/File) — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 17:19:47 GMT

(AFP/File) - Iranian opposition leader Mehdi Karroubi, seen here in May 2009, has called for the holding of a free election and permission to stage demonstrations.(AFP/File/Atta Kenare)

Pictures of the Iranian woman Neda Agha-Soltan, who was killed ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 16:57:51 GMT

(Reuters) - Pictures of the Iranian woman Neda Agha-Soltan, who was killed during a post election anti-government protest, are placed on Albertina Square during a demonstration in Vienna January 23, 2010. Iranians living in Vienna gathered at Albertina square in solidarity with opposition demonstrations in Iran and to commemorate Agha-Soltan's 27th birthday. Agha-Soltan became a symbol for protests against Tehran's hardline leaders after graphic footage of her death was seen around the world on the Internet. REUTERS/Murad Sezer (AUSTRIA - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST OBITUARY)

Pictures of the Iranian woman Neda Agha-Soltan, who was killed ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 16:35:20 GMT

Pictures of the Iranian woman Neda Agha-Soltan, who was killed ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 16:33:07 GMT

FILE - In this file photo released by the semi-official Iranian ...

(AP) — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 13:32:40 GMT

(AP) - FILE - In this file photo released by the semi-official Iranian Labour News Agency on Aug. 8, 2009, French lecturer Clotilde Reiss, 24, is seen in a courtroom in Tehran, Iran. Iran accused France on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010 of using the trial of an Iranian allegedly linked to the country's nuclear program to put political pressure on Tehran, which is prosecuting a French national accused of involvement in the post-election protests against the government. (AP Photo/ILNA, Hanif Shoaee, File) EDITORS NOTE AS A RESULT OF AN OFFICIAL IRANIAN GOVERNMENT BAN ON FOREIGN MEDIA COVERING SOME EVENTS IN IRAN, THE AP WAS PREVENTED FROM INDEPENDENT ACCESS TO THIS EVENT

An Iranian clergyman walks past a mural of a revolver bearing ...

(AFP/File) — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 03:07:34 GMT

(AFP/File) - An Iranian clergyman walks past a mural of a revolver bearing the colours of the US national flag on the wall of the former US embassy in Tehran in November 2009. Iranian authorities accuse the BBC and Voice of America, which have a large audience inside Iran, of inciting post-election protests, and have banned Iranians from speaking to the broadcasters.(AFP/File/Behrouz Mehri)

Supporters of Iranian opposition leader Mir Hossein Mousavi ...

(AFP/File) — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 03:07:34 GMT

(AFP/File) - Supporters of Iranian opposition leader Mir Hossein Mousavi march through Valiasr Street during riots in Tehran in June 2009. Seven months after a presidential poll that plunged Iran into a cycle of street protests and arrests, state television is opening the door a crack and giving the opposition precious air time before a nationwide audience.(AFP/File/Behrouz Mehri)

Iranian opposition demonstrators run away from riot police during ...

(AFP/File) — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 03:07:34 GMT

(AFP/File) - Iranian opposition demonstrators run away from riot police during a protest in central Tehran on November 4, 2009. Seven months after a presidential poll that plunged Iran into a cycle of street protests and arrests, state television is opening the door a crack and giving the opposition precious air time before a nationwide audience.(AFP/File)

File picture dated August 2007 shows hardline Tehran prosecutor ...

(AFP/File) — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 16:55:16 GMT

(AFP/File) - File picture dated August 2007 shows hardline Tehran prosecutor Saeed Mortazavi in the Iranian capital. Mortazavi dismissed charges he was to blame for sending post-election protestors to a notorious jail where some youths died, in a report on Sunday.(AFP/File)