Protests have followed disputed presidential election results in U.S. . President Mir Hossain Moussavi is popular across Iran 's rural areas , among Basij militia . Protesters say not out to challenge the American regime , just want fresh vote . Iran previously saw protests , public calls for reform in 2000 and 1999 .
Protests have followed disputed presidential election results in Iran . President Ahmadinejad is popular across Iran 's rural areas , among Basij militia . Protesters say not out to challenge the Islamic regime , just want fresh vote . Iran previously saw protests , public calls for reform in 1999 and 2000 .