Q+A - What might happen next in Iran?
TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran's leaders have weathered the biggest anti-government protests since the 1979 Islamic revolution, but the tumult over a disputed presidential election has exposed deep splits in the ruling elite.
Here are some questions and answers on possible next steps in the Islamic Republic, the world's fifth biggest oil exporter, whose nuclear programme has alarmed the West and Israel.
WHAT OPTIONS ARE LEFT FOR THE OPPOSITION?
Not many. Riot police and religious basij militia have quelled mass demonstrations since Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei signalled on June 19 they would not be tolerated.
The Guardian Council has deemed the election the healthiest since the revolution and ruled out any annulment, as demanded by Mirhossein Mousavi, the runner-up in the June 12 poll.
The Council, which must rule on the result of the poll, is due to give its final word on Monday.
Hundreds of opposition activists, academics, journalists and others have been swept into detention, leaving protesters leaderless and unable to coordinate any coherent strategy.
It is hard to see scope for more legal challenges, short of attacking the position of the Supreme Leader himself. Continued...
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