FACTBOX: Foreign politicians react to Iranian election

(Reuters) - Hard-liner Mahmoud Ahmadinejad defeated moderate challenger Mirhossein Mousavi by a surprisingly wide margin in Iran's presidential election, official results showed on Saturday. Mousavi derided the tally as a "dangerous charade."

Here are some views on the outcome of Friday's vote from other countries and politicians in these countries:

U.S. SECRETARY OF STATE HILLARY CLINTON:

"The United States has refrained from commenting on the election in Iran. We obviously hope that the outcome reflects the genuine will and desire of the Iranian people.

"We watched closely the enthusiasm and the very vigorous debate and dialogue that occurred in the lead-up to the Iranian election.

EU PRESIDENCY

"The presidency is concerned about alleged irregularities during the election process and post-election violence that broke out immediately after the release of the official election results on 13 June 2009.

"The presidency hopes that the outcome of the presidential elections will bring the opportunity to resume dialogue on the nuclear issue and clear up the Iranian position in this regard.

"The presidency expects the new government of the Islamic Republic of Iran will take its responsibility toward the international community and respect its international obligations."