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Ayatollah Orders Ballot Probe

Khamenei accedes to Mousavi's request for vote fraud investigation

By Jason Farago,  Newser Staff

Posted Jun 15, 2009 5:36 AM CDT
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(Newser) – Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has ordered a probe into Iran's allegedly rigged presidential election, reports CNN. The country's supreme leader has already endorsed Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's supposed victory as "a divine miracle," but Khamenei today requested that a clerical body investigate Mir Hossein Mousavi's claims of widespread fraud. The ayatollah's reversal comes amid continued reports that opposition figures are being arrested.

A supporter of defeated presidential candidate Mir Hossein Mousavi is beaten by government security members during riots in Tehran.
A supporter of defeated presidential candidate Mir Hossein Mousavi is beaten by government security members during riots in Tehran.   (AP Photo)
Iranian students and supporters of Mir Hossein Mousavi try to keep clear of tear gas at the main entrance of Tehran University.
Iranian students and supporters of Mir Hossein Mousavi try to keep clear of tear gas at the main entrance of Tehran University.   (AP Photo)
Supporters of the President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad attend a rally to celebrate his victory in Friday's election, in Tehran, Iran, Sunday, June 14, 2009.
Supporters of the President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad attend a rally to celebrate his victory in Friday's election, in Tehran, Iran, Sunday, June 14, 2009.   (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei casts his ballot for the presidential elections in Tehran, Iran, Friday June, 12, 2009.
Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei casts his ballot for the presidential elections in Tehran, Iran, Friday June, 12, 2009.   (AP Photo/Iranian Students News Agency, Ami Khulousi)
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader, has ordered a probe into the allegedly stolen election.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader, has ordered a probe into the allegedly stolen election.   (AP Photo/Mehr News Agency, Sajjad Safari)
Overnight, police and militia stormed the campus at the city's biggest university, ransacking dormitories and arresting dozens of students angry over what they claim was election fraud.
Overnight, police and militia stormed the campus at the city's biggest university, ransacking dormitories and arresting dozens of students angry over what they claim was election fraud.   (AP photo)
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COMMENTS
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Derni
Jun 15, 2009 12:16 PM CDT
So the corrupt Ayatollah is going to "look into it?" I say the people rise up and over through the seated leaders.
Doctor-Zaius
Jun 15, 2009 11:03 AM CDT
I don't think this will go away as quietly as they are hoping it will.
cfbailey
Jun 15, 2009 10:44 AM CDT
Hossein Mousavi's did not even win his home providence? come on Ahmadinejad.... you should have at least given him that...WTF

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