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Flash Analysis: Supreme Leader Derides Vote Critics

Iranian Supreme Leader delivered an eagerly awaited address at Friday Prayers at Tehran University on June 19. In it, he signaled a hard line against public protests and strong backing for the country's "legitimate" president, Mahmud Ahmadinejad. RFE/RL senior correspondent Golnaz Esfandiari offers her analysis.

Flash Analysis - Khamenei's June 19 speech
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Flash Analysis - Khamenei's June 19 speech

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