Posted on 06/19/2009 4:44:40 PM PDT by fiscon1
First, here is an update of the latest in Iran. The Grand Ayatollah Khomenia certified the election results and warned any further protesters that they would face serious repercussions if the continue to protest.
Iran's supreme leader said Friday that the country's disputed presidential vote had not been rigged, sternly warning protesters of a crackdown if they continue massive demonstrations demanding a new election.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei sided with hardline President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and offered no concessions to the opposition. He effectively closed any chance for a new vote by calling the June 12 election an "absolute victory."
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