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| Obama says world is watching Iran | Obama says world is watching Iran |
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| US President Barack Obama has told Iran that "the world is watching", after its supreme leader demanded an end to post-election demonstrations. | US President Barack Obama has told Iran that "the world is watching", after its supreme leader demanded an end to post-election demonstrations. |
| Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said protest leaders would be responsible for any "bloodshed" if the rallies continued. | Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said protest leaders would be responsible for any "bloodshed" if the rallies continued. |
| The ayatollah backs President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's re-election, but other candidates are contesting the results. | The ayatollah backs President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's re-election, but other candidates are contesting the results. |
| More rallies are expected, and the powerful Guardian Council is due to meet the president's rivals. | More rallies are expected, and the powerful Guardian Council is due to meet the president's rivals. |
| The council has invited presidential candidates Mir Hossein Mousavi, Mehdi Karroubi and Mohsen Rezai to discuss more than 600 objections they have filed complaining about the poll. | The council has invited presidential candidates Mir Hossein Mousavi, Mehdi Karroubi and Mohsen Rezai to discuss more than 600 objections they have filed complaining about the poll. |
| Mr Mousavi, the main rival to Mr Ahmadinejad, has claimed that the ballot was rigged and wants a re-run. | Mr Mousavi, the main rival to Mr Ahmadinejad, has claimed that the ballot was rigged and wants a re-run. |
| Praise for protesters | Praise for protesters |
| President Obama has previously said he did not want to be seen to be meddling in Iran's affairs. | President Obama has previously said he did not want to be seen to be meddling in Iran's affairs. |
| But he told broadcaster CBS on Friday: "I'm very concerned, based on some of the tenor and tone of the statements that have been made, that the government of Iran recognise that the world is watching. | But he told broadcaster CBS on Friday: "I'm very concerned, based on some of the tenor and tone of the statements that have been made, that the government of Iran recognise that the world is watching. |
| Profile: Ayatollah Khamenei Protest at 'evil UK' comment Iran's internet dilemma Khamenei speech: Iran reaction | Profile: Ayatollah Khamenei Protest at 'evil UK' comment Iran's internet dilemma Khamenei speech: Iran reaction |
| "And how they approach and deal with people who are, through peaceful means, trying to be heard will, I think, send a pretty clear signal to the international community about what Iran is and is not." | "And how they approach and deal with people who are, through peaceful means, trying to be heard will, I think, send a pretty clear signal to the international community about what Iran is and is not." |
| Earlier, White House spokesman Robert Gibbs had said the protests were "extraordinary" and "courageous". | Earlier, White House spokesman Robert Gibbs had said the protests were "extraordinary" and "courageous". |
| In Washington, the House of Representatives voted 405-1 in favour of a statement supporting democratic and fair elections. | In Washington, the House of Representatives voted 405-1 in favour of a statement supporting democratic and fair elections. |
| The statement condemned the "ongoing violence" and the Iranian government's "suppression of independent electronic communications through interference with the internet and cell phones". | The statement condemned the "ongoing violence" and the Iranian government's "suppression of independent electronic communications through interference with the internet and cell phones". |
| Iran has seen repeated opposition rallies since the presidential result was declared a week ago. | Iran has seen repeated opposition rallies since the presidential result was declared a week ago. |
| The human-rights group Amnesty International says it believes about 10 people have been killed. | The human-rights group Amnesty International says it believes about 10 people have been killed. |
| The official results gave President Ahmadinejad 63% of the vote against 34% for Mr Mousavi. | The official results gave President Ahmadinejad 63% of the vote against 34% for Mr Mousavi. |
| The BBC's Jonathan Beale in Washington says President Obama continues to tread a fine line in commenting on Iran - anxious not to be seen as interfering nor to fuel anti-American sentiment. | The BBC's Jonathan Beale in Washington says President Obama continues to tread a fine line in commenting on Iran - anxious not to be seen as interfering nor to fuel anti-American sentiment. |
| Although his comment in the CBS interview could be seen as his strongest warning so far, many Republicans still believe he has been been far too cautious. | Although his comment in the CBS interview could be seen as his strongest warning so far, many Republicans still believe he has been been far too cautious. |
| 'Political earthquake' | 'Political earthquake' |
| In his speech during Friday prayers, Ayatollah Khamenei criticised Western governments for their reaction to the re-election of President Ahmadinejad. | In his speech during Friday prayers, Ayatollah Khamenei criticised Western governments for their reaction to the re-election of President Ahmadinejad. |
| Ayatollah Khamenei hit out at what he called the arrogant powers, and media leaders in the US and some European countries who, he said, had shown their true faces. | Ayatollah Khamenei hit out at what he called the arrogant powers, and media leaders in the US and some European countries who, he said, had shown their true faces. |
| He said the election was a "political earthquake" for Iran's enemies - singling out the UK as "the most evil of them" and accusing the British of trying to foment unrest in the country. | He said the election was a "political earthquake" for Iran's enemies - singling out the UK as "the most evil of them" and accusing the British of trying to foment unrest in the country. |
| "Some of our enemies in different parts of the world intended to depict this absolute victory, this definitive victory, as a doubtful victory," the supreme leader said. | "Some of our enemies in different parts of the world intended to depict this absolute victory, this definitive victory, as a doubtful victory," the supreme leader said. |
| In a stern warning to protesters, he called on them to stop and said their political leaders would be blamed for any violence. | In a stern warning to protesters, he called on them to stop and said their political leaders would be blamed for any violence. |
| Responding to allegations of electoral fraud, the ayatollah insisted the Islamic Republic would not cheat. | Responding to allegations of electoral fraud, the ayatollah insisted the Islamic Republic would not cheat. |
| "There is 11 million votes difference," the ayatollah said. "How can one rig 11 million votes?" | "There is 11 million votes difference," the ayatollah said. "How can one rig 11 million votes?" |
| Correspondents say the tone points to heavy crackdowns if the protests continue. | Correspondents say the tone points to heavy crackdowns if the protests continue. |
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