An opposition supporter shouts slogans in Tehran on 13 June. Thousands of supporters of Iranian opposition leader Mir Hossein Mousavi took to the streets of Tehran in June, disputing the result of the country's presidential election. At times, rioting broke out. Government security forces cracked down hard on the demonstrators and, by 22 June, 457 people had been arrested and at least eight reported dead.

Defeated presidential candidate Mir Hossein Mousavi, accompanied by his wife, attends a rally in Tehran on 15 June. Thousands of supporters of the Iranian opposition leader took to the streets of Tehran in June, disputing the result of the country's presidential election. At times, rioting broke out. Government security forces cracked down hard on the demonstrators and, by 22 June, 457 people had been arrested and at least eight reported dead.

An opposition supporter gestures during a pro-Mousavi rally in Tehran on 15 June. Thousands of supporters of Iranian opposition leader Mir Hossein Mousavi took to the streets of Tehran in June, disputing the result of the country's presidential election. At times, rioting broke out. Government security forces cracked down hard on the demonstrators and, by 22 June, 457 people had been arrested and at least eight reported dead.

A protestor hurls a stone at riot police in Tehran on 13 June. Thousands of supporters of Iranian opposition leader Mir Hossein Mousavi took to the streets of Tehran in June, disputing the result of the country's presidential election. At times, rioting broke out. Government security forces cracked down hard on the demonstrators and, by 22 June, 457 people had been arrested and at least eight reported dead.

Opposition supporters clash with riot police in Tehran on 13 June. Thousands of supporters of Iranian opposition leader Mir Hossein Mousavi took to the streets of Tehran in June, disputing the result of the country's presidential election. At times, rioting broke out. Government security forces cracked down hard on the demonstrators and, by 22 June, 457 people had been arrested and at least eight reported dead.

A protestor aims a rock at riot police in Tehran on 13 June. Thousands of supporters of Iranian opposition leader Mir Hossein Mousavi took to the streets of Tehran in June, disputing the result of the country's presidential election. At times, rioting broke out. Government security forces cracked down hard on the demonstrators and, by 22 June, 457 people had been arrested and at least eight reported dead.

A riot-police officer sprays tear gas at a Mousavi supporter in Tehran on 13 June. Thousands of supporters of Iranian opposition leader Mir Hossein Mousavi took to the streets of Tehran in June, disputing the result of the country's presidential election. At times, rioting broke out. Government security forces cracked down hard on the demonstrators and, by 22 June, 457 people had been arrested and at least eight reported dead.

A man helps evacuate an injured riot-police officer during unrest in Tehran on 13 June. Thousands of supporters of Iranian opposition leader Mir Hossein Mousavi took to the streets of Tehran in June, disputing the result of the country's presidential election. At times, rioting broke out. Government security forces cracked down hard on the demonstrators and, by 22 June, 457 people had been arrested and at least eight reported dead.

A protestor aims a stone at riot police in Tehran on 13 June. Thousands of supporters of Iranian opposition leader Mir Hossein Mousavi took to the streets of Tehran in June, disputing the result of the country's presidential election. At times, rioting broke out. Government security forces cracked down hard on the demonstrators and, by 22 June, 457 people had been arrested and at least eight reported dead.

Protestors run past burning debris during anti-government riots in Tehran. Thousands of supporters of Iranian opposition leader Mir Hossein Mousavi took to the streets of Tehran in June, disputing the result of the country's presidential election. At times, rioting broke out. Government security forces cracked down hard on the demonstrators and, by 22 June, 457 people had been arrested and at least eight reported dead.

Protestors run past burning debris during anti-government riots in Tehran. Thousands of supporters of Iranian opposition leader Mir Hossein Mousavi took to the streets of Tehran in June, disputing the result of the country's presidential election. At times, rioting broke out. Government security forces cracked down hard on the demonstrators and, by 22 June, 457 people had been arrested and at least eight reported dead.

An injured Mousavi supporter covers his face during anti-government riots in Tehran on 13 June. Thousands of supporters of Iranian opposition leader Mir Hossein Mousavi took to the streets of Tehran in June, disputing the result of the country's presidential election. At times, rioting broke out. Government security forces cracked down hard on the demonstrators and, by 22 June, 457 people had been arrested and at least eight reported dead.

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