Iran Live News | Clash between people and Security forces Tehran, 4 November 2009 Demonstration

Iran Live News | Today Tehran Iran, 4 November 2009 | People chanting in support of Iranian Political prisoners and recent election candidate Mousavi and Karoubi. Security forces have used batons and tear gas to disperse opposition supporters in the Iranian capital, Tehran, witnesses and state media say. Unconfirmed reports said the authorities had also opened fire. Video footage and photos showed what appeared to be large crowds of opposition supporters being chased by security forces in riot gear. It came as an officially backed demonstration was held to mark 30 years since the seizure of the US embassy. Thousands were present at the anti-American rally, about 1.5km (1 mile) from where opposition supporters gathered in Haft-e Tir square. Other groups turned out in other parts of the capital to voice their opposition to the regime.