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A rogue theocracy ruled by a controversial president? Or a ancient civilisation keen to be part of the nuclear age?

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A supporter of Iranian Presidential candidate Mir Hossein Mousavi, June 28 2009

Protesters head back onto the streets of Iran »

Iranian riot police clash with demonstrators as hundreds defy a protest ban to commemorate the 10th anniversary of student unrest in the capital, Tehran. Lindsey Hilsum reports.

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G8 ministers denounce Iran violence »

While Iran's top legislative body describes the disputed presidential election as healthy, G8 foreign ministers denounce the violence which has left at least 17 dead.