Hardliners ahead in Iranian poll

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• NEW: Hardliners breaking away from Ahmadinejad could cause a split
  
• Iran reformists show some gains but hardliners in lead in partial vote count
  
• Reformists hoping to prevent a sweep of Ahmadinejad's allies
  
• Supreme leader called on voters to back candidates opposed to the U.S.
  
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