Iranian security forces attack silent rally in Tehran

Source: The Guardian

Iranian security officials have used baton charges and tear gas to disperse hundreds of protesters at a silent rally in central Tehran marking the second anniversary of the country's disputed presidential election.

Riot police and plainclothes basij militia were deployed in various locations in the capital, arresting at least tens of protesters.

Supporters of the opposition green movement marched in groups along Vali-e-Asr street – the city's main commercial thoroughfare and a rallying point for protesters in recent years.

A protester told the Guardian that demonstrators mainly marched on the pavement, and – as requested by the organisers – did not shout any anti-regime slogans.

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