Thousands Show at Tehran Rally

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The Interior Ministry of Iran yesterday declared such a gathering illegal, leading to reports that a rally in support of Mir-Hossein Mousavi would be postponed or canceled. But it went forward, with plenty in attendance to protest Friday’s rigged elections, which pronounced Khameini-backed Mahmoud Ahmadinejad winner by a margin of 2-to-1.

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