Iran reverses itself; reformers allowed to run for president

Wednesday, May 25, 2005

TEHRAN, Iran -- Under pressure from Iran's supreme leader, the country's hard-line watchdog reversed itself Tuesday and said two reformist candidates can run in next month's presidential race -- defusing a brewing crisis that had sparked fears of a boycott.

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