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Iranian police have arrested mourners at a cemetery in Tehran who had gathered for a memorial to those killed in post-election violence, reports say.Iranian police have arrested mourners at a cemetery in Tehran who had gathered for a memorial to those killed in post-election violence, reports say.
Opposition leaders were due to join mourners at the graveside of a young woman whose killing became a potent symbol of post-election unrest. Opposition leader Mir Hossein Mousavi tried to join mourners at the graveside of a young woman whose killing became a potent symbol of post-election unrest.
Reports say there is a heavy police presence in and around the cemetery in southern Tehran. But reports say he was forced to leave the cemetery shortly after his arrival.
Authorities refused a request to hold a mourning ceremony at a Tehran mosque. Other witnesses, quoted by Reuters, said that mourners clung to his car, chanting "Mousavi we support you".
Opposition supporters allege the 12 June election results were rigged in favour of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.Opposition supporters allege the 12 June election results were rigged in favour of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
Neda Agha Soltan, 27, was shot dead on 20 June as she watched protests from the sidelines of the demonstration.Neda Agha Soltan, 27, was shot dead on 20 June as she watched protests from the sidelines of the demonstration.
Her death - one of 10 that day - was filmed on a mobile phone and broadcast around the world.Her death - one of 10 that day - was filmed on a mobile phone and broadcast around the world.
"Hundreds have gathered around Neda Agha Soltan's grave to mourn her death and other victims' deaths... police arrested some of them ... dozens of riot police also arrived and are trying to disperse the crowd," a witness told Reuters.
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Shia Muslims traditionally mark 40 days after a death with a ceremony called the Arbayeen.Shia Muslims traditionally mark 40 days after a death with a ceremony called the Arbayeen.
Opposition leaders Mir Hossein Mousavi and Mehdi Karroubi had asked the interior ministry for permission to hold a memorial service in Tehran's Mosalla mosque, an aide to Mr Mousavi said. Mr Mousavi and another opposition leader, Mehdi Karroubi, had asked the interior ministry for permission to hold a memorial service in Tehran's Mosalla mosque, according to an aide to Mr Mousavi, but permission was denied.
When permission was refused, a statement on the website of Mr Karroubi's political party said they would instead visit the graves of protesters at a cemetery south of Tehran on Thursday.
FROM BBC WORLD SERVICE Mother's tribute to Neda Profile: Neda Agha SoltanFROM BBC WORLD SERVICE Mother's tribute to Neda Profile: Neda Agha Soltan
"The offices of Mehdi Karroubi and Mir Hossein Mousavi announce that the two will go to the graves of those dead in the recent incidents along with their families and pay their respects," it said. Correspondents say a large number of people had been expected to attend with them.
Correspondents say a large number of people were expected to go to the cemetery in support of the two leaders.
One person planning to take part, who gave his name only as Akbar, told the BBC he thought it was important for Iranians to be there.One person planning to take part, who gave his name only as Akbar, told the BBC he thought it was important for Iranians to be there.
"I think it is only decent to do this for the people who have given up their lives," he said."I think it is only decent to do this for the people who have given up their lives," he said.
"I think a lot of people are going. They owe it to these people.""I think a lot of people are going. They owe it to these people."
Iranian authorities banned all opposition protests following post-election violence.Iranian authorities banned all opposition protests following post-election violence.
On Tuesday, officials said about 140 people detained during the protests had been released from Evin prison.On Tuesday, officials said about 140 people detained during the protests had been released from Evin prison.
But about 200 others, accused of more serious crimes, remain in jail.But about 200 others, accused of more serious crimes, remain in jail.
Bowing to pressure about the treatment of detainees - some of whom are reported to have died in prison - officials said that more prisoners accused of minor offences would be released on Friday.Bowing to pressure about the treatment of detainees - some of whom are reported to have died in prison - officials said that more prisoners accused of minor offences would be released on Friday.
However, 20 people have been charged with more serious offences, including bombings, carrying weapons and attacking security forces.However, 20 people have been charged with more serious offences, including bombings, carrying weapons and attacking security forces.
Tehran's public prosecutor's office has announced that the first trials of "rioters" will begin on Saturday, the official Iranian news agency IRNA reported.Tehran's public prosecutor's office has announced that the first trials of "rioters" will begin on Saturday, the official Iranian news agency IRNA reported.
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On Wednesday, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said she deplored the way the Iranian government was treating those it had imprisoned after the violence and urged authorities to release political detainees.On Wednesday, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said she deplored the way the Iranian government was treating those it had imprisoned after the violence and urged authorities to release political detainees.
She said reports of the continuing detention and abuse of political prisoners suggested that Iran's political situation had yet to be resolved.She said reports of the continuing detention and abuse of political prisoners suggested that Iran's political situation had yet to be resolved.
President Ahmadinejad was re-elected in last month's elections, but opposition leaders say the results were fixed.President Ahmadinejad was re-elected in last month's elections, but opposition leaders say the results were fixed.
Anger at the outcome led to the largest mass protests seen in Iran since the 1979 revolution which brought the current Islamic regime to power.Anger at the outcome led to the largest mass protests seen in Iran since the 1979 revolution which brought the current Islamic regime to power.
Mr Ahmadinejad is to be officially approved as Iranian president on 3 August.Mr Ahmadinejad is to be officially approved as Iranian president on 3 August.
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