Iranian president calls recent vote ` ` most free election anywhere in the world '' In addition , he says freedom of government ` ` is the key to the success of a nation '' The election , which opponents charge was rigged , was followed by street demonstrations and civil unrest that led to the deaths of at least 20 protesters and the arrest of more than 1,000 , according to Iranian state-run media . He accused ` ` arrogant powers '' and ` ` enemies '' of Iran of interfering in Iran 's affairs . Widespread protests in Iran in days after Ahmadinejad 's re - election .
Iranian president calls recent vote ` ` most free election anywhere in the world '' In addition , he says freedom of government ` ` is the key to the success of a nation '' He accused ` ` arrogant powers '' and ` ` enemies '' of Iran of interfering in Iran 's affairs . Widespread protests in Iran in days after Ahmadinejad 's re - election .