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Iran vows tough answer to marches Iran police disperse protesters
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The Iranian authorities have warned they will "smash" any attempt at protest, amid plans for fresh rallies. Iranian police have dispersed hundreds of demonstrators who defied government warnings that any fresh attempt at protests would be "smashed".
Calls for new demonstrations in the capital Tehran and other cities have been circulating for days on social media and opposition websites. The marchers were heading towards Tehran University to commemorate the 10th anniversary of student unrest.
Plans for the rally have circulated for days on social media and opposition websites.
All gatherings have been banned in a crackdown on mass protests that erupted after the disputed election of 12 June.All gatherings have been banned in a crackdown on mass protests that erupted after the disputed election of 12 June.
There has not been a major rally for nearly two weeks and Tehran's governor warned no more would be tolerated.
'Enemies are angry'
Morteza Tamaddon said: "If some individuals plan to have anti-security move through listening to a call by counter-revolutionary networks, they will be smashed under the feet of our aware people," according to the state news agency Irna.
IRAN UNREST 12 June Presidential election saw incumbent Mahmoud Ahmadinejad re-elected with 63% of voteMain challenger Mir Hossein Mousavi called for result to be annulled, alleging poll fraudMass street protests saw at least 17 people killed and foreign media restricted Q&A: Election aftermath Analysis: Crisis set to rage on
"Enemies are angry about the calm after the post-election plots and are trying to damage the peace through foreign, counter-revolutionary and notorious networks."
According to AP news agency in Iran, mobile phone text messaging services were down for a third day on Thursday.
A similar cut off took place after the election in a step thought to have been aimed at thwarting protest organisers.
Demonstrations have been called to mark Thursday's anniversary of a Tehran University student's death 10 years ago during unrest between pro-reform protesters and the loyalist Basij militia.
Small student-led groups have commemorated the event every year since 1999.
On Tuesday, Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad defended his re-election as "the most free held anywhere in the world".
In a televised address, Mr Ahmadinejad blamed foreign powers for trying to sabotage the vote.
Supporters of runner-up Mir Hossein Mousavi say last month's presidential poll was rigged.