Rouhani wins Iranian election
Moderate cleric Hassan Rouhani has been declared the winner of Iran's presidential election after winning more than 50 percent of the vote. He will replace outgoing Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
Supporters of Iran's future president celebrate victory
Supporters of the Iranian presidential candidate Hassan Rouhani have been celebrating his victory in the streets of the capital Tehran.
Celebratory crowds assembled near Rouhani's headquarters in the city a few hours before his victory was confirmed.
"Long live reform, long live Rouhani," chanted the throngs, according to witnesses at the scene. "Ahmadi, bye bye," they added in reference to outgoing President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, another witness said.
Others flashed the victory sign and chanted slogans in favour of Mir Hossein Mousavi, who reformist supporters believe was robbed of the 2009 election by what they say was vote rigging.
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