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The Iranian Green Movement was a reform protest wave following the disputed June 2009 presidential election, rallying behind candidates Mir Hossein Mousavi and Mehdi Karroubi against Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's declared victory.
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What caused the Iranian Green Movement?
The Iranian Green Movement followed the disputed presidential election of June 2009. Protesters challenged the declared victory of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
Which candidates did the Iranian Green Movement support?
The movement rallied behind reformist candidates Mir Hossein Mousavi and Mehdi Karroubi. Their supporters disputed the official election result.
Was the Iranian Green Movement a political party?
It was a broad reform protest movement rather than a conventional political party. Its central issue was the legitimacy of the June 2009 presidential election.
Why is the movement called the Green Movement?
Green became the campaign color associated with Mir Hossein Mousavi and his supporters. The name therefore became attached to the protests that followed the 2009 election.
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