  Mir Hossein Mousavi officially challenged voting resultsJune 15, 2009 - 12:37 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The main presidential challenger, former prime minister Mir Hossein Moussavi, who had declared himself winner of the election shortly after polling closed, officially protested voting results and filed a protest to Islamic Revolution Organization.On the streets of Tehran and other big cities, Ahmadinejad supporters began joyful celebrations while those of Moussavi defiantly claimed that their man had in fact won. According to official data, ex-Prime Minister Mir Hossein Mousavi, took the second place at the elections gaining 33,75% of votes. Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was re-elected Iranian president after winning about 62,63% of votes.   Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Related sections Latest news Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty  Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty.Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza.Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations.Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |
