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Anniversary Videos From Iran II

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February 11, 2010

More video that's circulating of expressions of opposition as today's demonstrations in Iran mark the 31st anniversary of the Islamic revolution there.

A bicycle belonging to the Basij militia burns as protesters chant "Khamenei is a murderer":



Uniformed police officer beating a man he's apparently taking into custody in Tehran:




Tear gas fired on protesters in Tehran:




In Tehran, demonstrators are chanting, "Political prisoners must be released!"





"Down with the dictator!" in Tehran:



Another street scene, with protesters shouting, "Khamenei is a murderer, his rule is null!"




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