Iran clamps on press freedoms as election protests continue - full interview web only

As protests continue over Iran´s disputed presidential election results, Iranian authorities are clamping down on freedom of expression. Dozens of people have been arrested and clashes between supporters of President Mahmoud Ahamdinejad and opposition leader Mir Hossein Mossavi have left at least seven people dead.

The powerful Guardian Council approved a partial recount of the votes on Tuesday, as opposition leaders blame President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad of winning rigged elections.

Meanwhile, local authorities have canceled accreditation for foreign journalists covering the protests, limiting reporters to working from their offices.  Mohammad Abdel Dayem is the Middle East director for the Committee to Project Journalists, he spoke with FSRN Anchor Manuel Rueda about the constraints on freedom of expression.