June 11, 2011 - 11:34 AMT
Iranian opposition to hold silent rally June 12

A silent rally will take place on Sunday, June 12 afternoon in Tehran on the anniversary of 2009 controversial presidential election in Iran.

Ten opposition groups had applied for permission to stage a rally. According to Rabesabz.net website, the protesters will “carry signs asking for free elections and using green as their symbol.

The rally will in the absence of jailed opposition leaders. Kaleme.com website which belongs to Mousavi said that the Interior Ministry was prevaricating on issuing the permits.