Reformists in Iran says the government has barred thousands of their candidates from standing in forthcoming parliamentary elections.
They say nearly 3,000 candidates, almost half of those standing, have been disqualified.
Most are opponents of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
The government confirmed rejection letters had been sent out to several candidates, but officials did not confirm numbers.
The interior ministry's chief electoral officer said candidates could challenge their disqualification by legal means.
But reformists fear most candidates will not be able to re-enter the fray.
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