13 poor people killed in Iran violent clashes
TEHRAN, Iran – Iranian state television says 13 people were killed in violent clashes between police and what they call "terrorist groups."
The report did not specify how the deaths occurred, but state television reported earlier that several people were killed Saturday when "rioters" attacked a mosque in western Tehran.
Sunday's report on Iran's official English language station said "rioters" set two gas stations on fire and attacked a military post.
Iran's capital was wracked by violence Saturday as security forces clashed with supporters of Mir Hossein Mousavi, who claims he won the June 12 presidential election.
The report was the second confirmation of deaths since unrest began. State media said seven people were killed early in the week.
THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. Check back soon for further information. AP's earlier story is below.
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iranian state television says several people were killed when "rioters" attacked a mosque in western Tehran.
The report was the first confirmation of deaths during violent clashes Saturday between police and supporters of Mir Hossein Mousavi, who claims he won the June 12 presidential election. Sunday's report did not specify how many people were killed.
Also Sunday, Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki criticized Britain, France and Germany for raising concern about reports of voting irregularities in President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's victory.
Mottaki criticized France for taking "treacherous and unjust approaches" and said Britain "has always created problems" in relations between countries.
The report did not specify how the deaths occurred, but state television reported earlier that several people were killed Saturday when "rioters" attacked a mosque in western Tehran.
Sunday's report on Iran's official English language station said "rioters" set two gas stations on fire and attacked a military post.
Iran's capital was wracked by violence Saturday as security forces clashed with supporters of Mir Hossein Mousavi, who claims he won the June 12 presidential election.
The report was the second confirmation of deaths since unrest began. State media said seven people were killed early in the week.
THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. Check back soon for further information. AP's earlier story is below.
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iranian state television says several people were killed when "rioters" attacked a mosque in western Tehran.
The report was the first confirmation of deaths during violent clashes Saturday between police and supporters of Mir Hossein Mousavi, who claims he won the June 12 presidential election. Sunday's report did not specify how many people were killed.
Also Sunday, Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki criticized Britain, France and Germany for raising concern about reports of voting irregularities in President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's victory.
Mottaki criticized France for taking "treacherous and unjust approaches" and said Britain "has always created problems" in relations between countries.
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