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Is the future of Iran unity or division?
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has been sworn in for a second term as Iran's president, after weeks of post-election unrest. Will he be able to form a credible government?
In an address after the ceremony, he criticised foreign powers who have cast doubt on the validity of the election, saying Iran would resist them.
Opposition supporters protesting outside parliament were met by hundreds of riot police.
Germany, France, Britain and the US all said they would not be sending letters of congratulation to Mr Ahmadinejad.
Was Ahmadinejad right to criticise foreign powers? What will happen to the opposition movement? Are you in Iran? If so, what are your hopes for the future?
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Monday, 3 August, 2009, 08:03 GMT
09:03 UK
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Friday, 7 August, 2009, 21:10 GMT
22:10 UK
A credible government? Mr. Ahmadinejad has demonstrated his willingness to rule by force and intimidation and proven he has the backing of the state security apparatus, his credibility as a dictator is no longer in question.
Scott W, Port Orchard, USA
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Friday, 7 August, 2009, 19:20 GMT
20:20 UK
Ahmadinejad is supported by hardliners and many of the uneducated in Iran, but statistically and factually it is apparent and clear to the vast majority of Iranians that the election was stolen. In spite of comments here from a few Iranians (the minority) and many Pakistanis (who are only spouting paranoid wishful thinking not based on fact) Ahmadinejad will have a very tough time moving forward since he is considered to now be a thief as well as a liar.
John, Bloomfield, New Jersey, USA
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Friday, 7 August, 2009, 19:08 GMT
20:08 UK
Simple answer - it's non of our business is it!
Machiavelli, Cambridge
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Friday, 7 August, 2009, 18:47 GMT
19:47 UK
I hope unity, but with a democratic view. Throw the bloody clerics out ! ! Religion and state should never be joined at the hip.It screws up both. Run a country in the 21st century ? Sure, if you want to.run a country into the ground wth a 7th century world view. Clerics run this country.? How do they do so with no practicle political knowledge, or at least technicle degree.Iran is being driven into the ground by religous fanatics. They have done enough damage up to now
R Chadfield, Minneapolis,MN USA
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Friday, 7 August, 2009, 17:47 GMT
18:47 UK
Unity or Division?
This is up to the people of Iran.Nobody's business but their own.
Do not doubt that some Western Politicians have a different agenda.Just hope they can resist the temptation to interfere in a country where they are not wanted and we in Britain do not want them to be involved.
Granted..the chances of any UK Politician paying any attention to what we want,or what we think is pretty remote.
John Campbell, Kirkcaldy Fife
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Friday, 7 August, 2009, 17:23 GMT
18:23 UK
This is an evil Iranian regime even worse than the Sha's. Those on HYS who support it ought to not wait but pack their bags and take the first plane out to Iran to live in Ahmadinejad's "Islamic Paradise". Well what are you idiots waiting for? Hesitating? Put proof into your pro-Iranian words. Supreme Leader will welcome you - almost.
The Flash, Tacoma
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Friday, 7 August, 2009, 17:03 GMT
18:03 UK
A country where **suspected** gay men are beaten until they "confess" - at which point they are hung from a crane jib in the square.
Credible government?
Nope, just as grotesque as before.
Mark Tibbert, Wellingborough, United Kingdom
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Friday, 7 August, 2009, 17:00 GMT
18:00 UK
Iran is a soverign state. Open condemnation of eletoral systems in Iran by head of governments of other soverign states will definately not be viewed as friendly but hostile & naturally it will be rebuffed by equal hostility by Armadijine et al. In essence, all parties (ie pro and anti) of election results in Iran are in for one interest or the other. It is better for all to respect others rights, limitation & stay within its confines in other not to be aggressors. Let us leave Iran 4 Iranians.
Abdulwaheed Badmus, Gent, Belgium
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Friday, 7 August, 2009, 16:53 GMT
17:53 UK
Probably the oppositions would be more strongly united and face Mr. Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's Government in the parliament or they would continue with their strike more seriously than ever berfore.
May Iran be blessed!
A R Shams, Pakistan
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Friday, 7 August, 2009, 16:35 GMT
17:35 UK
Isn't that up to Iran and the Iranians to sort out and decide ?
Can it be the Western Powers trying the 'Divide and Rule' technique again ?
That is there usual 'tool' when unable to influence any other State, or Country !
B.W.Moore. Mr., Stockton on Tees
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Friday, 7 August, 2009, 16:11 GMT
17:11 UK
The people should fight for what they want or their goverment will lead them to their own death,by war or other means,the choice is theirs to make.
JOHN
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Friday, 7 August, 2009, 15:52 GMT
16:52 UK
Come on. You're joking.
[idealworld], United States
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Friday, 7 August, 2009, 15:51 GMT
16:51 UK
Ahmadinejad seems having the right to criticise foreign powers if he has proofs and evidences about foreign elements playing unjust roles in his country Iran.
A R Shams, Pakistan
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Friday, 7 August, 2009, 14:17 GMT
15:17 UK
Iran is governed by a racist theocracy - it will destroy itself in disunity.
PETER BAUM, SOUTHEND, United Kingdom
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Friday, 7 August, 2009, 14:11 GMT
15:11 UK
Given that the aim of islam is apparently war and violence with anyone and any country that doesn't agree with them, I would say the inevitable future of Iran is unity with itself and other islamic countries, and as much division as possible with everyone else.
Election Please, Hampshire, United Kingdom
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