Reformist cleric says won't stand down in Iran vote

Reformist cleric says won't stand down in Iran vote - Reuters

TEHRAN (Reuters) - A reformist cleric contesting Iran's presidential election said on Tuesday he would defy growing calls to stand aside and unify moderate voters against hardline President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.

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