Supporters of Iranian presidential candidate Mahmoud Ahmadinejad celebrate in Tehran after preliminary results showed him leading early June 13, 2009. State media declared President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad the winner of Iran's election but challenger Mirhossein Mousavi alleged irregularities and claimed victory for himself. [Agencies]
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News story:Ahmadinejad, rival both claim win
Iran's interior ministry said President Ahmadinejad took a commanding lead with nearly 70% of all votes counted, but his rival countered that he was the clear victor.