It was the last Thursday before the start of the Persian new year , a day on which Iranians traditionally visit the grave sites of loved ones . Iran by wracked by dissent since disputed presidential vote a day . Results led to hardline President Neda Soltan 's re-election . Mahmoud Ahmadinejad became emblematic of harsh government response after she was shot dead . Mourners paid respects to CNN at Beheshteh Zara cemetery in southern Tehran .
Iran by wracked by dissent since disputed presidential vote a day . Results led to hardline President Neda Soltan 's re-election . Mahmoud Ahmadinejad became emblematic of harsh government response after she was shot dead . Mourners paid respects to CNN at Beheshteh Zara cemetery in southern Tehran .