Ajmadinejad’s VP Pick resigns
“Appointed on Thursday night as…[Vice President] of Iran…by President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Esfandiar Rahim Mashaei…was forced to resign today amid growing outcries from the nation’s hardliners.
Mashaei, a relative of President Ahmadinejad by marriage and a long-time ally, announced today that he “no longer wanted the job” following criticism from hardliners that he was unfit for the [...]
Marina Nemat Tells Her Story (6 Parts)
Marina Nemat, a student dissident imprisoned in 1982, likens the current protests to the ones in the 80’s and cautions that the true backlash and mass arrests are still to come on the Michael Coren Show.
New Videos from June Emerge – Tehran
Here is a video of Basij shooting into the crowd of protesters. (from an unknown date in June)
Here is another video from June showing a large crowd trying to block buses coming out of what looks like an official government building. The buses just plow through the crowds.
Iran’s Opposition Leaders at a Glance (2002)
Journeyman pictures has an excellent documentary on Iran’s political critics. It’s from spring 2002 but gives a good sense of how active the opposition already was back then, both in the universities and in the Majlis, Iran’s parliamentary body. What’s is also noteworthy is Mousavi’s absence from the opposition landscape, suggesting he was projected into [...]
Rafsanjani Speech (Updated)
Here is a rough translation live by telephone of Rafsanjani’s speech today in Tehran. Rafsanjani who is one of the most powerful religious clerics in Iran and a strong critic of Ahmedinejad made his first public appearence today since the disputed election. You can find an astute analysis here and the rough translation of the [...]
Iran Protests Continue
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Today in front of Tehran University, people gather. According to eyewitness reports, people have gathered in the millions and Basij are afraid to attack the crowds.
Analysis of the Results of the Presidential Elections
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Analysis of the Results of the Presidential Elections of
2005 and 2009 of the Islamic Republic of Iran
Why the outcome of the elections of the 12th June 2009 cannot be considered as legitimated?
Authors: Masoud Azari, Behrooz Bayat
A Publication of United Republicans of Iran June 28, 2009.
International@jomhouri.com
In the Islamic Republic of Iran (IRI) the requirements for an [...]
Ballots
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UPDATED:
An image I found on Twitpic from a source that has continuously released quality information shows ballots supposed to be from the election in Iran and seems to indicates a similarity of handwriting. I also saw a video of two young men filling out numerous ballots one after the other, but of course there is [...]
38 Executions Reported in Iran
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A reliable source is saying there have been 38 executions in Iran over the last three days. Will update as more comes available.
British Embassy Officials to Stand Trial in Iran
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The Iranian government further rattles the UK’s Cage
Time Online reports:
“Iran’s top legislative body announced today that British embassy staff accused of inciting post-election violence will be forced to stand trial in Tehran.
The surprise move by the Guardian Council will cause relations between London and the Iranian regime to sink further after the two countries engaged [...]
Piecing Together a Scene
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The first video below appeared about 10 days ago and a new video from a different vantage point just below it has emerged which explains the scene. Viewer discretion advised.
Late Night Updates
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Iranian authorities have falsely claimed that Interpol is investigating the death of Neda Soltan who was shot on June 20 in Tehran by Basij forces. Her story has had such an impact on the world and on the Iranian public that clearly the state doesn’t know how to handle the situation and can’t seem to [...]
Karoubi Silenced
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Etemad Meli, opposition leader Karoubi’s reformist newspaper, was barred from distribution today for printing Karoubi’s comments. Here are some excerpts of the very well crafted statement which has not been published in the paper but continues to circulate on-line. It shows the opposition realigning itself with the first Supreme Leader Khomeini in an effort to [...]
Freedom Glory Project
A group of musicians from the Iranian diaspora have produced the above video to show their solidarity.
They are, from left to right, Raam, the lead singer from Hypernova, a now world-famous underground band from Tehran. Johnny B is an Iranian born/New York City raised composer, vocalist, poet, and front man of the musical group [...]
Human Rights Lawyer Released
Mohammad Mostafaei, who we blogged about earlier was apparently released today on bail of $100,000. Click to this post to see the original post telling of his arrest and watch a video made by the Iranian Human Rights lawyer who has fought against child executions.
Six Demonstrators Hanged
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The Jerusalem Post is reporting that six demonstrators have been hanged. The details are not clear, but the article is definitely worth a read. Here’s an excerpt which should update you on the situation over the last few days:
“Speaking after Iran’s top legislative body upheld the election victory of incumbent Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, sources in Iran [...]
Don’t Look Away – Don’t Look at This
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Someone on iReport has posted a photograph that’s circulating of a student reported to have been beaten by Basij. The young man is in a coma now, and quite frankly, it’s a miracle he’s a live at all. The photograph is shocking so I’ve put it after the jump.
The news coming out of Iran these [...]
Reese Erlich Debunks the Foreign Intervention Theory
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Just back from Iran, Erlich scoffs at the notion that the CIA is somehow behind the millions of people in the streets. A highly reccomended read.
“Let’s look at what actually happened on the ground. Tens of millions of Iranians went to bed on Friday, June 12, convinced that either Mousavi had won [...]
Letter to the Supreme Leader
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Here is an excerpt from a letter written to the Supreme Leader of Iran by one of his daughter’s former classmates:
“You, just like the shah, silence the voices of protestors with gunshots. But don’t forget that the shah’s harsh methods undid him and caused his regime to fall…Islam permits irreligious or secular rulers. It does [...]
Police Never Used Violence Against Protesters in Iran
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Here is a clip from Iranian State Press TV. Unbelievable bullocks:
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