Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad finished his re-election campaign by denouncing his opponents for lying, insulting him and being corrupt. The BBC’s Jon Leyne, in Tehran, talks with The Takeaway to predict how fair or free the vote will be.
Claiming Khomeini’s Mantle: Ahmadinejad and Moussavi
Iranians await their upcoming election between the conservative incumbent Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and the relatively liberal contender Mir Hossein Moussavi. The BBC’s Tehran Correspondent, Jon Leyne, talks to The Takeaway about the presidential race.
As sanctions loom, considering a diplomatic presence in Iran
In Cairo today, thousands of anti-government protesters clashed with riot police. It was the largest demonstration in Egypt in years. The BBC’s Jon Leyne in Cairo witnessed the clashes and describes the scene to host Marco Werman.
The BBC’s Jon Leyne reports that Iran’s opposition leaders continue to accuse the government of torturing and killing citizens arrested during protests that followed June’s disputed presidential election.
