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    Iran is blaming Western powers for stoking the unrest, with the regime insisting it will not back down over the vote and the regime's security forces moving swiftly to crush any public protests. "I hope you (Obama) will avoid interfering in Iran's affairs" Mr Ahmadinejad said, accusing the US leader of using words similar to those of his predecessor George W Bush, who took a hard line against the Islamic republic. Full Article at Adelaide Now
    I hope you (Obama) will avoid interfering in Iran's affairs
    Mahmoud Ahmadinejad – Mahmoud Ahmadinejad SOURCE: Adelaide Now 5 months ago
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Defeated challenger 'won't back down'
  1. Will you use this language with Iran (in any future dialogue)? If this is your stance, there will be nothing left to talk about.
    SOURCE: Adelaide Now 5 months ago
  2. My access to people is completely restricted
    SOURCE: Adelaide Now 5 months ago
  3. I won't refrain from securing the rights of the Iranian people ... because of personal interests and the fear of threats
    SOURCE: Adelaide Now 5 months ago

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