Iranian opposition candidate condemns fraud in presidential elecitons

September 22nd, 2009 Ahmadinejad tells AP he regrets protester deathsNEW YORK — Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad told The Associated Press on Tuesday that he regrets the deaths of protesters in the violence that followed his country's disputed presidential elections. But he denied that his government had any role in the killings.

August 16th, 2009 TEHRAN - Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad Sunday condemned policies adopted by the US and European Union following the disputed June 12 presidential election, state media reported. "You have clearly interfered in Iran's internal affairs and were naive enough to think that you can damage the system but with god's help you failed," Ahmadinejad said.

July 30th, 2009 Opposition to hold memorial for post-vote victimsTEHRAN, Iran — The Iranian opposition is to hold a "silent memorial" for victims of post-election violence in defiance of a government ban on the gathering. Opposition leader Mir Hossein Mousavi's Web site says he plans to attend the ceremony on Thursday, along with another pro-reformist candidate, Mahdi Karrubi, who was also defeated in the June 12 presidential election.

July 13th, 2009 Iran conservative candidate warns of 'implosion'TEHRAN,Iran — Iran's defeated conservative candidate criticized both the government and opposition protesters, warning that more post-election turmoil could destabilize the country In his remarks published on his Web site late Sunday, Mohsen Rezaei warned that the continuation of the current situation could "drive us toward implosion." Iran has been in turmoil following its June 12 presidential election. Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was declared the winner but the opposition claims widespread fraud.

July 5th, 2009 Pressure mounts on Iranian reformistsTEHRAN, Iran — An Iranian newspaper closely tied to the government says reformists disputing last month's presidential elections are "dangerous." The editorial in the conservative Kayhan newspaper, and earlier comments by a top aide to Iran's all powerful clerical leader, mark an escalation of pressure on defeated reformist presidential candidate Mir Hossein Mousavi and his supporters. Kayhan questioned how the reformists should be dealt with, saying they "would be a dangerous opposition if they were to win, and set the streets on fire when they lose." A day earlier, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's top aide wrote in Kayhan that Mousavi is an American agent.

June 27th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Iran has shut down opposition leader Mir Hossein Mousavi's website that was the only source for US officials to monitor events in the Islamic country, according to a media report Saturday. State Department officials, who have been monitoring events in Iran from Dubai via Mousavi's website "Kalemah", said the website - the opposition leader's last link to the outside world - was completely shut down, the Fox News reported The officials also noted reports on Iranian websites alleging that Mousavi's supporters, who have been in jailed for anti-government protests, were being tortured in a bid to force them into "confessions" on TV that the demonstrations were part of a foreign plot against the Islamic regime, the report said.

June 25th, 2009 TEHRAN - Iranian authorities arrested 70 academics after they met opposition leader Mir-Hossein Moussavi, the defeated presidential candidate's website said Thursday. The report did not clarify where the university professors, who are all members of the Islamic Associations of their universities, were brought after Wednesday's arrests.

June 24th, 2009 TEHRAN - Mohsen Rezaei, an opposition candidate in Iran's June 12 presidential elections, has withdrawn his complaint to the Guardian Council regarding irregularities in the election process, Iranian media reported Wednesday. The (current) political, social and security situation has entered a sensitive and decisive phase, which is more important than the election, said Rezaei in a letter to the secretary of the Guardian Council, Press TV reported.

June 23rd, 2009 Obama: Iran must stop violence against protestersWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is expressing outrage at the violent crackdown by the Iranian government against protesters of the disputed presidential election. In a statement at the White House, Obama said the United States joins the international community in condemning what he called the threats, beatings and imprisonments of the last few days.

June 22nd, 2009 BRUSSELS - The European Union (EU) Monday dismissed as "baseless and unacceptable" Iranian claims that some of the bloc's biggest members are trying to topple its regime. "The EU considers the accusations made by various Iranian authorities towards the EU and its member states concerning European interference in the Iranian elections as baseless and unacceptable.

June 20th, 2009 WASHINGTON - The United States supports Iranians to seek "peaceful" justice, President Barack Obama said Friday, addressing to the rioting in Iran's post-elections. "We stand behind those who are seeking justice in a peaceful way," Obama said in an interview with CBS News.

June 19th, 2009 WASHINGTON - US lawmakers expressed support for the Iranian people's right to free speech and peaceful protest in resolutions adopted Friday. The moves come as tens of thousands of people in Iran have taken to the streets in demonstrations against last week's election results.

June 17th, 2009 TEHRAN - Iran's opposition leader Mir-Hossein Moussavi indicated Wednesday that his supporters would continue their protests until new presidential elections were held. "We peacefully protest against election fraud and all we want is the annulment of the election and the holding of a new election without cheating," the opposition leader said while calling on his supporters to stay calm and peaceful.

June 13th, 2009 White House keeps close watch on Iran campaignWASHINGTON — The White House says it is monitoring Iran's presidential election results, including reports of voter fraud. White House press secretary Robert Gibbs said Saturday the Obama administration is keeping close watch on the election process, "including reports of irregularities." He said the White House was impressed "by the vigorous debate and enthusiasm that this election generated, particularly among young Iranians." Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (ah-muh-DEE'-neh-zhahd) has claimed victory.

May 30th, 2009 US condemns bombing of Iranian mosqueWASHINGTON — The United States condemned an attack on a mosque in southeastern Iran that killed 25 people. Iran had blamed Israel and the U.S.