A Twitter Timeline of the Iran Election

Tuesday, June 23
The government announces that it intends to certify Ahmadinejad's victory, though signs of growing divisions among his political supporters are emerging. Protesters largely stay off the streets of Tehran because of the government's comprehensive crackdown.

Call for a Mass Rally for Tomorrow infront of Parliament! #Iranelection 6:18 a.m. June 23 (omidhabibinia)

Gov demos outside UK embassy in Tehran today shouting 'death to England' - 'death to BBC' - #Iranelection 5:03 a.m. June 23 (persiankiwi)

Iranian political prisoners' situation is horrible in Iran, they are faced danger of torture and long accused #Iranianelection 12:45 p.m. June 23 (madyar)

Wednesday, June 24
Though precise numbers are difficult to confirm because of the crackdown on journalists, there are reports of hundreds, if not thousands, of protesters clashing with police. Ayatollah Khamenei insists the government will not yield to opposition demands for a new election.

all normal life in Iran has stopped - now everybody only talk about Sea of Green and rumours of how Khamenei will go - #Iranelection 1:08 p.m. June 23 (persiankiwi)

all foreign embassys surrounded by militia to stop ppl going in - #Iranelection 1:19 p.m. June 23 (persiankiwi)

Hundereds of aressted's families are taking refuge in front of Revolution Court ,Police besiged them #iranelection 7:36 AM June 24 (madyar)

All shops was closed - nowhere to go - they follow ppls with helicopters - smoke and fire is everywhere #Iranelection 9:03 AM June 24 (persiankiwi)

Thursday, June 25
Mousavi releases a statement saying he would continue to oppose the election results, and calling for protests to continue in ways that would not "create tension." The Basij bury eight members who they say were killed in election clashes.

BBC MPs appear 2 have snubbed invitation 2 Ahmadinejad vivtory party. All 290 MPs invited last night 105 did not turn up #Iranelection about 10 hours ago from web (4:26) (oxfordgirl)

I'm only posting this to say I'm still alive & not in Tehran, I had a bad incident with Basij and couldn't use computer about 11 hours ago from web (4:32) (Change_for_Iran)

Rafsanjani you put Khamenei where he is, you can remove him. Pls let tomorrow be his last FRiday Prayers #iranelection 11 minutes ago from web (4:29) (oxfordgirl)

Compiled by Sarah Cardwell

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