Author Archives: iPouya

1. The Media Blackout: is working very effectively. With virtually all foreign journalists kicked out of the country, there is minimal information coming out of Iran. (Picture is dated June 15) 2. G8 ‘deplores’ Iran poll violence: “Foreign ministers from … Continue reading →

1. Thursday’s Rally: “Thursday: Opposition leaders had called for a day of mourning on Thursday, but some reports say it has been cancelled.” 2. Contrast to the Iranian Revolution – Weak Leadership in Karroubi: “Meanwhile, another opposition leader, Mahdi Karroubi, … Continue reading →

1. Wednesday: “Eyewitness reports say there have been clashes near the parliament building in the capital Tehran, in the streets around Baharestan Square.” Reports suggest that the number of protesters was around 300. 2. Thursday: There is general agreement amongst … Continue reading →

1. Guardian Council rules out vote nullification: “Iran’s Guardian Council rules out the possibility of nullifying the country’s June 12 Presidential election, saying there has been no record of any major irregularity.” 2. Today’s Strike: So there were rumors that … Continue reading →

1. Monday: The crackdown was in full effect on Monday and the demonstrations continue to dwindle, but this may be far from over. Indeed, reports indicate that Mousavi has called for a national strike on Tuesday. We’ll have to wait … Continue reading →

1. Saturday’s Crackdown: I’ve been saying that it was bound to happen and now it’s happening. The footage of the crackdown coming out of Iran is massively disturbing, especially the one covering the death of a girl named Neda. I … Continue reading →

1. Saturday: Protestors Defied Khamenei’s Demand to End the Protests: “Some 3,000 protesters, many wearing black, chanted “Death to the dictator!” and “Death to dictatorship!” near Revolution Square in downtown Tehran, setting off fierce clashes with police firing tear gas, … Continue reading →

Khamenei’s Speech: I stayed up late last night watching his speech online and was too tired to comment on it afterward since it ended at around 3:00 am pacific standard time. Anyway, I believe that his speech marks a major escalation … Continue reading →

1. The Khamenei Sermon: The opposition has called off Friday’s rally to avoid clashes with a pro-government rally. For now, demonstrations are planned to continue on Saturday unless something significant develops at Khamenei’s Friday sermon, which is set to be … Continue reading →

1. Today’s Protest: “Hundreds of thousands of protesters wearing black and carrying candles filled the streets of Tehran again Thursday, joining opposition leader Mir Hossein Mousavi to mourn demonstrators killed in clashes over Iran‘s disputed election.” 2. Friday: The Mousavi … Continue reading →

1. Obama: Right-wing commentators are coming down hard on Obama for not outright supporting the demonstrations in Iran, especially now that Iranian authorities are blaming the US anyway. But Obama’s approach is ingenious and if he remains cautious but continues … Continue reading →

1. Wednesday’s Protest Footage: BBC Persian is reporting that Iran’s provinces were relatively quiet today but that Tehran had yet another major protest and that it went without a hitch. See the footage here. 2. Thursday Protest Planned: Another large … Continue reading →

1. Tuesday’s Protest Footage: Here is some amazing footage from Tuesday’s march down Vali Asr St. The quality isn’t very good but the footage is incredible, especially with the silence. The marchers seem very disciplined. See the footage here. 2. … Continue reading →

Some more quick updates and then some more commentary: 1. Montazeri: One of the most important religious figures in Iran, Grand Ayatullah Hussain Ali Montazeri, a one-time designated successor to Khomeini until they had a falling out, has issued a … Continue reading →

Some quick updates and then some commentary: 1. Obama‘s stance on the Iran issue was on point today. See the video here. Excerpt: “It is up to Iranians to make decisions about who Iran’s leaders will be. We respect Iranian … Continue reading →