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Mobs attack home of Iranian opposition leader

Published: 09.03.10, 23:56 / Israel News

Pro-government crowds swarmed outside the battered home of a key Iranian opposition leader Friday after militiamen attacked with firebombs and beat a bodyguard unconscious in a brazen message of intimidation and pinpoint pressure on dissent.

 

The assault on Mahdi Karroubi's five-story residence late Thursday - just hours before major state-backed rallies - displayed the growing tactics of trying to isolate and harass top opposition figures after relentless crackdowns appear to have driven protesters from the streets. (AP)

 

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