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Iran: Prominent reformist and former education minister arrested

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A prominent Iranian reformist who was close to former president Mohammad Khatami was arrested, opposition websites reported on Thursday, in the latest move against opponents of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.

 

Morteza Haji, a former education minister during Khatami's first-term presidency, was arrested on Wednesday night and taken to Tehran's Evin prison, Saham News reported. (Reuters)

 

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