Thousands of "Green" protesters rally in Tehran. Former President Khatami attacked by militia

Sept 17, 2009

Society , Politics

Tens of thousands of "green" reformist protesters defied sten warnings by Revolutionary Guards and rallied today in Iran on Qods day chanting slogans like "Death to Russia," "Neither Gaza, Nor Lebanon, I will only Die for Iran," "Karrubi, bring down the Big Idol." Few clashes are reported between pro-Ahmadinejad government forces/militia and Mousavi supporters. Mohammad Khatami, Iran's former two-term reformist President, however, was reportedly attacked by pro-government militia, but rescued by waves of supporters.//

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