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Still, the newfound role of renegade seems to suit Karroubi, the 72-year-old cleric who once enjoyed impeccable credentials within the Islamic Republic. Indeed, Karroubi is a battle-hardened revolutionary, having served time in prison during the Shah's reign, studied under Ayatullah Khomeini and served as speaker of...
Karroubi is convinced that despite its monopoly over the security services, the Ahmadinejad government will eventually be unable to withstand the tide of ill will generated by accusations of election-rigging, prisoner abuse and forced confessions. "This group succeeded in grabbing power, but can they solve the problems? Satisfy the...
See pictures of people around the world protesting Iran's election.
Initial results are expected to be made public on Aug. 25, though a final total won't be known until two weeks later. Karzai is expected to come out ahead, but it appears unlikely he'll carry the 50% of the vote plus one needed to avoid a runoff in...
Abdullah struck early the day after the election with charges that Karzai supporters were guilty of ballot-stuffing, intimidation and widespread irregularities. He expanded his case on Aug. 23 with claims that pro-Karzai ballots were still coming in from parts of violent southern provinces, where turnout was said to...