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| Iran TV says 10 died in protests | Iran TV says 10 died in protests |
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| At least 10 people were killed when police clashed with "terrorists" in Tehran on Saturday, state TV says. | At least 10 people were killed when police clashed with "terrorists" in Tehran on Saturday, state TV says. |
| It accused "rioters" of setting two petrol stations and a mosque ablaze in protest at a disputed poll result. | |
| State media also say five family members of one of Iran's most powerful figures, Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, were arrested during the protest. | |
| Meanwhile the Iranian authorities have ordered BBC correspondent Jon Leyne out of the country within 24 hours. | |
| The protests were sparked by disputed presidential elections, but have since escalated into a political crisis. | |
| Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has demanded an end to protest, but the BBC's Jeremy Bowen in Tehran says further protests are expected on Sunday. | Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has demanded an end to protest, but the BBC's Jeremy Bowen in Tehran says further protests are expected on Sunday. |
| See map of central Tehran | See map of central Tehran |
| Reports of Saturday's violence cannot be verified as foreign media in Iran are being severely restricted. | |
| High-level arrests | High-level arrests |
| The state TV report said 10 people had been killed and more than 100 wounded in clashes between police and "terrorist groups" in Tehran. It said "rioters" had set two gas stations on fire and attacked a military post. | The state TV report said 10 people had been killed and more than 100 wounded in clashes between police and "terrorist groups" in Tehran. It said "rioters" had set two gas stations on fire and attacked a military post. |
| In pictures: Tehran unrest Q&A: Blocked protests Reporters' log: Iran's upheaval BBC eyewitness: Heavy security The consequences of engagement Suspicions behind election | In pictures: Tehran unrest Q&A: Blocked protests Reporters' log: Iran's upheaval BBC eyewitness: Heavy security The consequences of engagement Suspicions behind election |
| Earlier it said an unspecified number of people had died when "rioters" set a mosque on fire. But later reports said there had been no deaths at the mosque. A correction was also issued reducing the overall death toll to 10 from 13. | Earlier it said an unspecified number of people had died when "rioters" set a mosque on fire. But later reports said there had been no deaths at the mosque. A correction was also issued reducing the overall death toll to 10 from 13. |
| Our correspondent says the reports could serve as a warning to Iranians that if they take part in further protests they risk getting embroiled in violence, or being identified as a "terrorist". | Our correspondent says the reports could serve as a warning to Iranians that if they take part in further protests they risk getting embroiled in violence, or being identified as a "terrorist". |
| Mr Rafsanjani's daughter, Faezeh - who addressed supporters of protest leader and defeated presidential candidate Mir Hossein Mousavi on Tuesday - was among the Rafsanjani family members arrested on Saturday. | Mr Rafsanjani's daughter, Faezeh - who addressed supporters of protest leader and defeated presidential candidate Mir Hossein Mousavi on Tuesday - was among the Rafsanjani family members arrested on Saturday. |
| It is not clear whether they have since been released. | It is not clear whether they have since been released. |
| The arrests suggest the political dispute is fracturing the heart of the Iranian leadership, our correspondent says. | The arrests suggest the political dispute is fracturing the heart of the Iranian leadership, our correspondent says. |
| Mr Rafsanjani has maintained a public silence over recent days, but it is certain that he is active behind the scenes, he adds. | Mr Rafsanjani has maintained a public silence over recent days, but it is certain that he is active behind the scenes, he adds. |
| Protests quashed | Protests quashed |
| Witness accounts on Saturday suggested police used live rounds, batons, tear gas and water cannon to break up demonstrations which went on late into the night. | Witness accounts on Saturday suggested police used live rounds, batons, tear gas and water cannon to break up demonstrations which went on late into the night. |
| TEHRAN LATEST Jeremy Bowen, BBC News, Tehran | TEHRAN LATEST Jeremy Bowen, BBC News, Tehran |
| There seems to be an expectation based on things that we're hearing here that there will be more demonstrations later on today, and that means that perhaps the pattern of yesterday might be repeated. | There seems to be an expectation based on things that we're hearing here that there will be more demonstrations later on today, and that means that perhaps the pattern of yesterday might be repeated. |
| I think that what's important is that there's a split at the top of the country, that both sets of leaders on either side are digging in their heels, and that's then mirrored by the split on the streets between those people who really think the election was a fraud and people who don't. | I think that what's important is that there's a split at the top of the country, that both sets of leaders on either side are digging in their heels, and that's then mirrored by the split on the streets between those people who really think the election was a fraud and people who don't. |
| That suggests there's a serious fracture that's happened which means this isn't going to go away. They're not going to kiss and make up in the near term. | That suggests there's a serious fracture that's happened which means this isn't going to go away. They're not going to kiss and make up in the near term. |
| The protests went ahead despite a direct demand from the Ayatollah Khamenei to end them and accept President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's victory in 12 June presidential elections. | The protests went ahead despite a direct demand from the Ayatollah Khamenei to end them and accept President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's victory in 12 June presidential elections. |
| Police have warned they will not tolerate any further unrest. | Police have warned they will not tolerate any further unrest. |
| Mr Mousavi has been quoted as saying peaceful protests should continue and that people have a constitutional right to demonstrate. | Mr Mousavi has been quoted as saying peaceful protests should continue and that people have a constitutional right to demonstrate. |
| In a statement on his website, Mr Mousavi accused authorities of cheating the Iranian people out of a rightful election result, reports said. | In a statement on his website, Mr Mousavi accused authorities of cheating the Iranian people out of a rightful election result, reports said. |
| He reportedly warned of "dangerous ways ahead" if peaceful protests were not allowed. | He reportedly warned of "dangerous ways ahead" if peaceful protests were not allowed. |
| Critics of the presidential poll - which gave President Ahmadinejad a resounding 63% of votes, compared with 34% for Mr Mousavi, his nearest rival - say there is evidence of widespread vote-rigging. | Critics of the presidential poll - which gave President Ahmadinejad a resounding 63% of votes, compared with 34% for Mr Mousavi, his nearest rival - say there is evidence of widespread vote-rigging. |
| UK denounced again | UK denounced again |
| The Iranian leadership has repeatedly criticised foreign powers for interfering in Iran's domestic affairs, with the UK the particular focus of ire. | The Iranian leadership has repeatedly criticised foreign powers for interfering in Iran's domestic affairs, with the UK the particular focus of ire. |
| On Sunday President Ahmadinejad again highlighted alleged interference by the UK and US. | On Sunday President Ahmadinejad again highlighted alleged interference by the UK and US. |
| "By making hasty comments, you will not have a place in the circle of the Iranian nation's friends. Therefore, I recommend you to correct your interfering positions," he said in a statement on his website. | "By making hasty comments, you will not have a place in the circle of the Iranian nation's friends. Therefore, I recommend you to correct your interfering positions," he said in a statement on his website. |
| But UK Foreign Minister David Milliband said he rejected "categorically the idea that the protesters in Iran are manipulated or motivated by foreign countries". | But UK Foreign Minister David Milliband said he rejected "categorically the idea that the protesters in Iran are manipulated or motivated by foreign countries". |
| In other reported developments, state TV said members of the exiled opposition group Mujahideen Khalq Organisation (MKO) had been arrested for "terrorist activities". The report said they had been burning buses and smashing public property - and had been taking orders from their operation room in the UK. | In other reported developments, state TV said members of the exiled opposition group Mujahideen Khalq Organisation (MKO) had been arrested for "terrorist activities". The report said they had been burning buses and smashing public property - and had been taking orders from their operation room in the UK. |
| US President Barack Obama urged Iran's leaders to "govern through consent, not coercion". | US President Barack Obama urged Iran's leaders to "govern through consent, not coercion". |
| In a statement from the White House on Saturday, he said: "The universal rights to assembly and free speech must be respected, and the United States stands with all who seek to exercise those rights. | In a statement from the White House on Saturday, he said: "The universal rights to assembly and free speech must be respected, and the United States stands with all who seek to exercise those rights. |
| They were Mr Obama's strongest comments so far on the Iranian crisis, our Middle East editor says - and come amid Republican accusations that he has not been outspoken enough in his condemnation of the Iranian government. | They were Mr Obama's strongest comments so far on the Iranian crisis, our Middle East editor says - and come amid Republican accusations that he has not been outspoken enough in his condemnation of the Iranian government. |
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