Iranian election protests

During Iran’s disputed presidential election, hundreds of demonstrators were arrested and sent to prison, where some have met with abusive guards. For more, The Takeaway turns to Robert Worth, The New York Times’ Beirut bureau chief.

After days of protest over the disputed presidential election in Iran, demonstrators are once again taking to the streets. To give us an on scene report, we are joined by Babak Dehghanpisheh, Middle East Correspondent for Newsweek.

Supporters of Iranian presidential candidate Mir Hossein Mousavi called for a rally to occur, despite the government’s crackdown. New York Times columnist Roger Cohen joins The Takeaway from Tehran where he has been monitoring the protests.