Analysis of the Results of the Presidential Elections
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 […]
Ballots
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 […]
38 Executions Reported in Iran
A reliable source is saying there have been 38 executions in Iran over the last three days. Will update as more comes available. A reliable source is saying there have […]
British Embassy Officials to Stand Trial in Iran
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 […]
Piecing Together a Scene
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
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 […]
Karoubi Silenced
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Six Demonstrators Hanged
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 […]
Don’t Look Away – Don’t Look at This
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, […]
Reese Erlich Debunks the Foreign Intervention Theory
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 […]
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Letter to the Supreme Leader
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 […]
Police Never Used Violence Against Protesters in Iran
+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Here is a clip from Iranian State Press TV. Unbelievable bullocks: For more infuriating entertainment visit their website +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Here is a clip from Iranian State Press TV. Unbelievable […]
Dead or Detained
The Guardian’s interactive map of those detained or killed during the last two weeks. The Guardian’s interactive map of those detained or killed during the last two weeks.
Kids in the Streets
+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- By all accounts the kids are in the streets tonight protesting the Guardian Council’s ruling on the election this evening. Clashes are reported. And also this, for comic effect: […]
Late Night Bits
Tehran Bureau reports: CALL FROM TEHRAN – [translated] After the 10 o’clock news, when the result of the Guardian Council’s vote count was announced, the sound of Allah o Akbar […]
Military Coup Against the Old Clerics?
Iran’s top electoral body, the Guardian Council, has confirmed the victory of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in the presidential election after a partial recount (10%). CNN reports that what has actually happened […]
The End of the Beginning
Here’s a brilliant read by Trita Parsi and Reza Aslan who argue that…. “Iran’s popular uprising, which began after the June 12 election, may be heading for a premature ending. […]
Mousavi’s Letter to Iranian Ex-Patriots
Not sure what to make of this but it sounds pretty weak and conciliatory: 1388/4/3 In the Name of the God, The Compassionate, The Merciful Dear compatriots, Honorable Iranians living […]
