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Mousavi Turns Down Partial Vote Recount

Meanwhile, Iran's prez vows 'harsh' action against the West

By Neal Colgrass,  Newser Staff

Posted Jun 27, 2009 6:13 PM CDT

(Newser) – Iranian presidential challenger Mir Hossein Mousavi today rejected offers for a partial recount of the June 12 election that has sparked massive rallies and left at least 20 people dead, Reuters reports. "This kind of recount will not remove ambiguities," said Mousavi on his website. Iran's Guardian Council, which has decreed that no major election violations took place, offered a 10% recount to appease critics.

Ahmadinejad, meanwhile, responded to President Obama's recent criticisms with harsh words. "This time the Iranian nation's reply will be harsh and more decisive," Ahmadinejad said. "With no doubt, Iran's new government will have a more decisive and firmer approach toward the West." Obama had praised Iranian protesters and called police violence "outrageous." 

In this image issued by the semi-official Iranian Students News Agency, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, speaks during a ceremony of judiciary in Tehran, Iran on Saturday June, 27, 2009.
In this image issued by the semi-official Iranian Students News Agency, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, speaks during a ceremony of judiciary in Tehran, Iran on Saturday June, 27, 2009.   (AP Photo/ISNA, Arash Khamushi)
On June 9, 2009, a supporter of Mir Hossein Mousavi whistles as she films the event with her mobile phone in Tehran, Iran.
On June 9, 2009, a supporter of Mir Hossein Mousavi whistles as she films the event with her mobile phone in Tehran, Iran.   (AP Photo/Ben Curtis, File)
In this Tuesday, June 9, 2009 file photo, a supporter of main challenger and reformist candidate Mir Hossein Mousavi stands at an election rally at the Heidarnia stadium in Tehran.
In this Tuesday, June 9, 2009 file photo, a supporter of main challenger and reformist candidate Mir Hossein Mousavi stands at an election rally at the Heidarnia stadium in Tehran.
In this Monday, June 8, 2009 file photo, reformist Iranian presidential candidate Mir Hossein Mousavi speaks during a campaign gathering in downtown Tehran.
In this Monday, June 8, 2009 file photo, reformist Iranian presidential candidate Mir Hossein Mousavi speaks during a campaign gathering in downtown Tehran.   (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi, File)
Iranians demonstrate in Paris, Sunday June 21, 2009, protesting the outcome of the presidential election in Iran.
Iranians demonstrate in Paris, Sunday June 21, 2009, protesting the outcome of the presidential election in Iran.   (AP Photo/Michel Euler)
This Friday, June  12, 2009 photo shows  Iranian reformist presidential candidate Mir Hossein Mousavi waving to the media in Tehran.
This Friday, June 12, 2009 photo shows Iranian reformist presidential candidate Mir Hossein Mousavi waving to the media in Tehran.   (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili)
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COMMENTS
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kokuaguy
Jun 28, 2009 6:44 AM CDT
t_s. are you evolving on this website only, or is it happening in real life as well?
cmenthead
Jun 28, 2009 2:47 AM CDT
doesn't ahmadinejad realize who he is talking to?? obama is playing this idiot like a fool. just watch how this unfolds. my money is on obama.

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