The two main candidates in Iran’s presidential election have claimed victory, after extended voting as huge numbers of people turned out to vote.
Reformist challenger Mir Hossein Mousavi told a news conference that he had won by a substantial margin.
However, state media said hardline President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad had won, and officials said he had got 69% of the 10 million votes so far counted.
But Mr Mousavi has complained of some voting irregularities.
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BBC: Iran election rivals both declare victory
The two main candidates in Iran’s presidential election have claimed victory, after extended voting as huge numbers of people turned out to vote.
Reformist challenger Mir Hossein Mousavi told a news conference that he had won by a substantial margin.
However, state media said hardline President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad had won, and officials said he had got 69% of the 10 million votes so far counted.
But Mr Mousavi has complained of some voting irregularities.
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