11.   The official Islamic Republic News Agency reported that its switchboard was jammed by callers anxious to know about the verdict.

12.   The official Islamic Republic News Agency reported that its switchboard was jammed by callers anxious to know about the outcome.

13.   The telephone company appealed to subscribers not to jam telephone switchboards.

14.   The announcement was all over the front page of US newspapers Tuesday and callers were jamming the switchboard of Interneuron Pharmaceuticals, the makers of the new drug.