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Iran: Report: 86 people convicted in Iran

— regarding post-election protests
CNN states: “The Revolution and Public Court of Tehran said it sentenced most of the 86 defendants to prison terms. The court did not specify how long the sentences are for or when the defendants were arrested.”
— “Opposition Web sites in Iran have reported that more than 4,000 opposition supporters have been arrested since June’s disputed presidential election that returned hardline President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to power for another term.”