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Page last updated at 11:34 GMT, Friday, 19 June 2009 12:34 UK

Iran's Supreme Leader addresses nation

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Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has addressed the nation for the first time since disputed election results sparked huge protests in the capital, Tehran.

The Supreme Leader defended President Ahmadinejad's re-election saying the competition was transparent and demanding an end to protests.

It is the first public appearance by the ayatollah since he gave his unequivocal backing to the election result and President Ahmadinejad.

READ MORE: Analysis: Titanic clash for Iran's future

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