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Iran Holds Presidential Elections

HeadlineJun 12, 2009

In Iran, a record turnout is expected today for a presidential election between incumbent Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and three opposition candidates. Ahmadinejad is facing a stiff challenge from Mir-Hossein Mousavi, an architect and artist who served as prime minister of Iran between 1981 and 1989.

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