Iran by wracked by dissent since the presidential election last June . Results led to incumbent President Mohammad Ahmadinejad 's re - election . Neda Soltan became emblematic of harsh government response after she was shot dead . Mourners paid tribute to Neda at Beheshteh Zara ##h in southern Tehran .
Iran by wracked by dissent since disputed presidential vote last June . Results led to hardline President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad 's re-election . Neda Soltan became emblematic of harsh government response after she was shot dead . Mourners paid respects to Neda at Beheshteh Zara cemetery in southern Tehran .