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Bloody protests rock Iran

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Images of bloody protests in Iran continue to emerge on the internet as more unrest shakes the capital.

In this photograph posted on the internet, protesters clash with riot police at an anti-government protest in Tehran, Iran on Saturday June 20, 2009.

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In this photograph posted on the internet, protesters clash with riot police at an anti-government protest in Tehran, Iran on Saturday June 20, 2009.Credit:AP Photo

In this photograph posted on the internet, two Iranian women take cover from a cloud of either tear gas or smoke at an anti-government protest in Tehran, Iran Saturday June 20, 2009.

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In this photograph posted on the internet, two Iranian women take cover from a cloud of either tear gas or smoke at an anti-government protest in Tehran, Iran Saturday June 20, 2009. Credit:AP Photo

In this photograph posted on the internet, an Iranian woman carries rocks at an anti-government protest in Tehran, Iran Saturday June 20, 2009. (AP Photo)

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In this photograph posted on the internet, an Iranian woman carries rocks at an anti-government protest in Tehran, Iran Saturday June 20, 2009. (AP Photo)Credit:STR

In this photograph posted on the internet, an Iranian woman wears a mask near an anti-government protest in Tehran, Iran Saturday June 20, 2009. (AP Photo)

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In this photograph posted on the internet, an Iranian woman wears a mask near an anti-government protest in Tehran, Iran Saturday June 20, 2009. (AP Photo)Credit:STR

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In this photograph posted on the internet, a group of Iranian riot police are seen during clashes in Tehran, Iran Saturday June 20, 2009. (AP Photo)

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In this photograph posted on the internet, a group of Iranian riot police are seen during clashes in Tehran, Iran Saturday June 20, 2009. (AP Photo)Credit:STR

People assist an injured man in Tehran.

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People assist an injured man in Tehran.Credit:Str

In this photograph posted on the internet, Iranian riot police clash with demonstrators in Tehran, Iran Saturday June 20, 2009.

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In this photograph posted on the internet, Iranian riot police clash with demonstrators in Tehran, Iran Saturday June 20, 2009.Credit:AP Photo

In this photograph posted on the internet, a man holds up his hand covered in blood during clashes between demonstrators and riot police in Tehran, Iran Saturday June 20, 2009.

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In this photograph posted on the internet, a man holds up his hand covered in blood during clashes between demonstrators and riot police in Tehran, Iran Saturday June 20, 2009.Credit:AP Photo

Security personnel look at a woman sitting on the ground as they ride past in Tehran in this photograph made available June 21, 2009. Pro-reform clerics in Iran stepped up criticism of the authorities on Sunday after more than a week of unprecedented popular defiance against the leadership of the Islamic Republic.

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Security personnel look at a woman sitting on the ground as they ride past in Tehran in this photograph made available June 21, 2009. Pro-reform clerics in Iran stepped up criticism of the authorities on Sunday after more than a week of unprecedented popular defiance against the leadership of the Islamic Republic.Credit:Reuters

In this photograph posted on the internet, an Iranian protestor flashes the victory sign from behind a public trash bin set on fire at an anti-government protest in Tehran, Iran Saturday June 20, 2009.

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In this photograph posted on the internet, an Iranian protestor flashes the victory sign from behind a public trash bin set on fire at an anti-government protest in Tehran, Iran Saturday June 20, 2009.Credit:AP Photo

In this photograph posted on the internet, a protester recoils after throwing a projectile at Iranian riot police in Tehran, Iran Saturday June 20. 2009.

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In this photograph posted on the internet, a protester recoils after throwing a projectile at Iranian riot police in Tehran, Iran Saturday June 20. 2009.Credit:AP Photo

An injured man is helped in Tehran in this photograph made available June 21, 2009. Pro-reform clerics in Iran stepped up criticism of the authorities on Sunday after more than a week of unprecedented popular defiance against the leadership of the Islamic Republic.

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An injured man is helped in Tehran in this photograph made available June 21, 2009. Pro-reform clerics in Iran stepped up criticism of the authorities on Sunday after more than a week of unprecedented popular defiance against the leadership of the Islamic Republic.Credit:Reuters

Faezeh Rafsanjani (C), daughter of former Iranian president Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, attends an opposition rally in Tehran in this June 16, 2009 photograph made available June 21, 2009.

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Faezeh Rafsanjani (C), daughter of former Iranian president Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, attends an opposition rally in Tehran in this June 16, 2009 photograph made available June 21, 2009. Credit:Reuters

Iranians residing in Turkey, who are supporters of defeated Iranian presidential candidate Mirhossein Mousavi, take part in a protest in front of the Iranian Consulate in Istanbul June 21, 2009.

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Iranians residing in Turkey, who are supporters of defeated Iranian presidential candidate Mirhossein Mousavi, take part in a protest in front of the Iranian Consulate in Istanbul June 21, 2009.Credit:REUTERS/Saygin Serdaroglu

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A masked demonstrator holds a photograph during a protest in support of defeated Iranian presidential candidate Mirhossein Mousavi in front of the Iranian Consulate in Istanbul June 21, 2009.

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A masked demonstrator holds a photograph during a protest in support of defeated Iranian presidential candidate Mirhossein Mousavi in front of the Iranian Consulate in Istanbul June 21, 2009.Credit:REUTERS/Saygin Serdaroglu

Protesters gesture on a street in Tehran in this undated photo uploaded onto Twitter June 21, 2009. Iranian opposition leader Mirhossein Mousavi urged his supporters on Sunday to continue their protests over a disputed presidential election, in a direct challenge to the leadership of the Islamic Republic.

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Protesters gesture on a street in Tehran in this undated photo uploaded onto Twitter June 21, 2009. Iranian opposition leader Mirhossein Mousavi urged his supporters on Sunday to continue their protests over a disputed presidential election, in a direct challenge to the leadership of the Islamic Republic.Credit:REUTERS/Twitter

Protesters gesture on a street in Tehran in this undated photo uploaded onto Twitter June 21, 2009. Iranian opposition leader Mirhossein Mousavi urged his supporters on Sunday to continue their protests over a disputed presidential election, in a direct challenge to the leadership of the Islamic Republic.

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Protesters gesture on a street in Tehran in this undated photo uploaded onto Twitter June 21, 2009. Iranian opposition leader Mirhossein Mousavi urged his supporters on Sunday to continue their protests over a disputed presidential election, in a direct challenge to the leadership of the Islamic Republic.Credit: REUTERS/Twitter

An injured man is assisted in Tehran in this undated photo uploaded onto Twitter June 21, 2009. Iranian opposition leader Mirhossein Mousavi urged his supporters on Sunday to continue their protests over a disputed presidential election, in a direct challenge to the leadership of the Islamic Republic.

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An injured man is assisted in Tehran in this undated photo uploaded onto Twitter June 21, 2009. Iranian opposition leader Mirhossein Mousavi urged his supporters on Sunday to continue their protests over a disputed presidential election, in a direct challenge to the leadership of the Islamic Republic.Credit:Reuters/Twitter

Iranian security personnel form up on a street in Tehran in this undated photo uploaded onto Twitter June 21, 2009. Iranian opposition leader Mirhossein Mousavi urged his supporters on Sunday to continue their protests over a disputed presidential election, in a direct challenge to the leadership of the Islamic Republic.

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Iranian security personnel form up on a street in Tehran in this undated photo uploaded onto Twitter June 21, 2009. Iranian opposition leader Mirhossein Mousavi urged his supporters on Sunday to continue their protests over a disputed presidential election, in a direct challenge to the leadership of the Islamic Republic.Credit:REUTERS/Twitter