Friday, June 19, 2009

Ayatollah Khamenei Disputed Election Speech

The Supreme Leader of Iran Ayatollah Ali Khamenei made his first public statement after the disputed election in Iran. Ayatollah Khamenei appealed for calm in the streets from opposition supporters of Mousavi. The Ayatollah used this opportunity to blame the "Enemies of Islam" for the electoral problems in Iran. The Ayatollah Khamenei called for patience from the crowd of thousands of men that the Enemies of Islam have always attempted to create agitation in the hearts of Muslims. Ayatollah Khamenei gave his speech on Friday''s prayer in Tehran which only happens three times a year. The Ayatollah Khamenei has already certified the election on June 12 for President Ahmandinejad which has caused some of the biggest demonstrations since the 1979 Iranian Revolution. Iranian television showed a crowded hall full of supporters cheering Ayatollah Khamenei speech. This speech comes a day After several Mousavi protesters where killed by Iranian secret police thugs. The large protests around the country of Iran Thursday mourned the death of these courageous soldiers for freedom in Iran. These massive protests have put the hard-line Islamic regime on the defensive for the first time in 30 years. Mousavi has the backing of the majority of Iranian's who are under the age 0f 30 years old. This is a serious problem for Ayatollah Khamenei and President Ahmandinejad because they represent 70% of the country. The Ayatolah Khamenei has ordered the "Guardian Council" to review the election results from June 12 and investigate any claims of fraud by opposition leaders.The "Guardian Council" has asked opposition leaders to attend a meeting on Saturday including Mousavi. The Guardian Council has received 650 complaints of voter fraud. The Guardian Council will have limited recount of votes in districts where candidates claim voting irregularities. Finally, the United States Congress has passed a resolution supporting the protesters in Iran. This is a gesture of solidarity with Iran and for freedom loving people all around the world.

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