Thursday, July 9, 2009

Protesters in Iran met with tear gas, batons - CNN.com

Protesters in Iran met with tear gas, batons - CNN.com: "Iranian pro-government Basij militia members dispersed crowds of protesters in Tehran Thursday -- sometimes with force -- according to a journalist on the scene.
Protests by Iranians, such as this one on June 15, have been defended by the reformist figures.

Protests by Iranians, such as this one on June 15, have been defended by the reformist figures.

The demonstration is taking place on the 10th anniversary of a student uprising that, at the time, posed the biggest threat to the Islamic regime since its inception in 1979.

The protesters are using the anniversary to resume demonstrations against the outcome of the June 12 presidential election."

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