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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.
The official reports, which cannot be confirmed accuse "rioters" of setting two petrol stations and a mosque ablaze in protest at a disputed poll result. The official reports, which cannot be confirmed, accuse "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 protests.State media also say five family members of one of Iran's most powerful figures, Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, were arrested during the protests.
Meanwhile Iran has ordered the BBC's Jon Leyne out of the country.Meanwhile Iran has ordered the BBC's Jon Leyne out of the country.
"With regret, we can confirm that Jon Leyne, the BBC's permanent correspondent in Tehran has been asked to leave by the Iranian authorities. The BBC office remains open," a BBC statement said."With regret, we can confirm that Jon Leyne, the BBC's permanent correspondent in Tehran has been asked to leave by the Iranian authorities. The BBC office remains open," a BBC statement said.
Iran asks BBC reporter to leave Who's who in Iran Reporters' log: Iran's upheaval Profile: Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani The consequences of engagement Suspicions behind electionIran asks BBC reporter to leave Who's who in Iran Reporters' log: Iran's upheaval Profile: Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani The consequences of engagement Suspicions behind election
The protests were sparked by Iran's disputed presidential elections, but have since escalated into a political crisis. Dubai-based Al-Arabiya TV said on Sunday its Tehran office, which was closed by the Iranian authorities a week ago, had been ordered to stay shut indefinitely for "unfair reporting" of the 19 June election.
The protests were sparked by disputed presidential elections, but have since escalated into Iran's most serious internal conflict since the 1979 Islamic Revolution.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has demanded an end to protest.Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has demanded an end to protest.
Witnesses said there did not appear to be any opposition gatherings or demonstrations on Sunday, according to the AFP news agency.Witnesses said there did not appear to be any opposition gatherings or demonstrations on Sunday, according to the AFP news agency.
Reports of Saturday's violence cannot be verified as foreign media in Iran are being severely restricted.Reports of Saturday's violence cannot be verified as foreign media in Iran are being severely restricted.
In other developments:In other developments:
  • Iran's most senior dissident cleric Grand Ayatollah Hossein Ali Montazeri calls for three days of national mourning for those killed in street protests, Reuters news agency reports
  • Former pro-reform President Mohammad Khatami calls for the release of detained activists
  • Iran police chief Gen Esmaeil Ahmadi Moghaddam warns any further unrest will be confronted "decisively"
  • Iranian officials again attack the UK for "interfering".
  • Iran's most senior dissident cleric Grand Ayatollah Hossein Ali Montazeri calls for three days of national mourning for those killed in street protests, Reuters news agency reports
  • Former pro-reform President Mohammad Khatami calls for the release of detained activists
  • Iran police chief Gen Esmaeil Ahmadi Moghaddam warns any further unrest will be confronted "decisively"
  • Iranian officials again attack the UK for "interfering".
High-level arrestsHigh-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. Apart from the petrol stations, it said "rioters" had also 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. Apart from the petrol stations, it said "rioters" had also attacked a military post.
TEHRAN LATEST Jeremy Bowen, BBC News, TehranTEHRAN LATEST Jeremy Bowen, BBC News, Tehran
Mr Rafsanjani is one of the most influential figures in Iran. He is also an opponent of President Ahmadinejad. He's been silent during this crisis, but it's certain he's active behind the scenes.Mr Rafsanjani is one of the most influential figures in Iran. He is also an opponent of President Ahmadinejad. He's been silent during this crisis, but it's certain he's active behind the scenes.
Mr Rafsanjani did not go to the prayer session in which Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei made a very tough speech endorsing the election result and saying that opposition leaders would be responsible for any bloodshed. That was another sign of the fracture in the leadership of this country.Mr Rafsanjani did not go to the prayer session in which Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei made a very tough speech endorsing the election result and saying that opposition leaders would be responsible for any bloodshed. That was another sign of the fracture in the leadership of this country.
Early reports said an unspecified number of people had died when "rioters" set a mosque on fire, but revised reports later said there had been no deaths at the mosque. A correction was also issued reducing the overall death toll to 10 from 13.Early reports said an unspecified number of people had died when "rioters" set a mosque on fire, but revised reports later 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". The BBC's Jeremy Bowen, in Tehran, 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 - an opponent of President Ahmadinejad - has maintained a public silence over recent days, but it is certain that he is active behind the scenes, our correspondent adds.Mr Rafsanjani - an opponent of President Ahmadinejad - has maintained a public silence over recent days, but it is certain that he is active behind the scenes, our correspondent adds.
Protests quashed Late into 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.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.
Mr Mousavi has been quoted as saying peaceful protests should continue and that people have a constitutional right to demonstrate. By making hasty comments, you will not have a place in the circle of the Iranian nation's friends President Ahmadinejad
Among unconfirmed material posted on the internet after Saturday's protests, a brief graphic video clip appearing to show a teenage girl dying from a wound, has fuelled anti-government feelings.
The girl, who has been called Neda, had been protesting with her father in Tehran when she was shot by pro-government Basij militia, according to one blogger.
Critics of the June 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.
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.
Critics of the 12 June 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.
'Govern through consent''Govern through consent'
The Iranian leadership has repeatedly accused foreign powers of interfering in Iran's domestic affairs, with the UK the particular focus of ire.The Iranian leadership has repeatedly accused foreign powers of interfering in Iran's domestic affairs, with the UK the particular focus of ire.
Iranians have been sending clips of events in Tehran to sharing sites
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 has urged Iran's leaders to "govern through consent, not coercion" - his strongest comments so far on the Iranian crisis, our Middle East editor says.
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