New York Times: Iran Claims Nuclear Gain as Protesters Clash
By ALAN COWELL and MICHAEL SLACKMAN
Feb 11
Mr. Ahmadinejad spoke as opposition Web sites carried reports of a crackdown on antigovernment protesters as the anniversary celebrations unfolded, including gunfire, tear gas and attacks on opposition leaders.
The reports could not be confirmed independently because the Iranian authorities imposed severe restrictions on news coverage after last June’s flawed presidential elections…(continued)