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Iran's ex-judiciary chief Yazdi dies: state media

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Iran hardliner appointment temporarily closes door to reform

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Moderates and reformists make major gains in Iranian elections

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Khomeini grandson loses bid to stand in Iranian election

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Grandson of Iran's Ayatollah Khomeini enters politics as moderate

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Iran talks of next potential Supreme Leader

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Top Iran commander: support for Assad 'necessary'

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Hard-line ayatollah elected to lead Iran's most powerful clerics

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