Iran's Supreme Leader Orders Probe Of Vote Fraud

Iran's supreme leader orders probe of vote fraud

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei orders a high-level clerical panel to investigate. All three of Ahmadinejad's challengers have alleged irregularities. TEHRAN, Iran — Iran's supreme leader today ordered an investigation into allegations of election fraud, marking a stunning turnaround by the country's most powerful figure and offering hope to opposition forces who have waged street clashes to protest the reelection of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.

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