`` In fact , the nightly attacks on the dormitories and living quarters of innocent students and daily assaults on them ... are not testaments to the power of the system , just as the violent beatings and imprisonments are not testament to its faith and piety . '' Nearly 90 Tehran University sign letter to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei . Letter criticizes government 's violent handling of student protests . Letter seeks compensation for beatings of university members and release of students , etc . Anti - government demonstrations began following the disputed June 12 presidential vote .
Nearly 90 Tehran University sign letter to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei . Letter criticizes government 's violent handling of student protests . Letter seeks compensation for beatings of university members and release of students , etc . Anti - government demonstrations began following the disputed June 12 presidential vote .