Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Dec. 27 – Hundreds of thousands of Iranians rallied in Tehran and other major cities on Sunday against the ruling theocracy, leading to deadly clashes with state security forces and at least 9 deaths.
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Reuters: Four people died in Tehran on Sunday when pro-reform protesters clashed with security forces, Iranian state TV said, in the worst outbreak of violence since June's contested election sparked political turmoil. Iran website says four killed in Tehran protests
Reuters: Four people were killed in clashes between pro-reform protesters and security forces in Tehran on Sunday in a second day of violence during a Shi'ite Muslim religious mourning ritual, an opposition website said. Iran’s perfect storm
Washington Times – Editorial: Today, the Islamic regime in Iran faces what could be a perfect storm. A respected opposition leader is being mourned, it is the most holy day of the year for Shiites, and the pro-democracy Green Movement is more energized and radicalized than ever. The spirit of liberation is alive and well. Clash is reported in Iran at protest
New York Times: Police officers and militia forces clashed with demonstrators in central Tehran all day Saturday and then again in northern Tehran in the evening. Reporters attacked in crackdown by Iran militia
Sunday Times: Opposition Jaras website claims security forces attacked a building housing Isna, an Iranian news agency Iran anti-government clashes erupt on Shiite holy day
AFP: Iranian riot police fired teargas in clashes with thousands of opposition supporters who shouted anti-government slogans during a Shiite mourning event on Saturday, witnesses said. Iraq accuses Iran of border violations
AFP: Iran has been violating Iraq's borders since 2006, Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari said in comments aired on Saturday, a week after Iranian troops took over an oil well in disputed territory. Clashes erupt in Iran on Shi’ite holy day: report
Reuters: A reformist website said Iranian riot police armed with batons and tear gas clashed with opposition backers in Tehran who used a religious commemoration on Saturday to try to revive anti-government protests. Renewed clashes reported in Iran
BBC: Iranian security forces and opposition activists have clashed in the centre of the capital Tehran, according to reformist websites and witnesses. 