In an interview reported by CNN’s Christiane Amanpour, a former member of the Iranian militia, the Basij, admits to tampering with the 2009 presidential elections — and says he was following a direct edict from Iran’s clerical leadership.Several months before the election, he said, Basij commanders directed rank-and-file members to ensure victory for the incumbent. The former militiaman explained, via a translator:
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