Category Archives: 22 Khordad

Iran: Footage, the Slogans, and Hizbullah???

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

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Iran: Montazeri, More pro & anti-regime protests, Media Restrictions, Twitter, & More

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

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Iran: the Catch-22, Obama, Rafsanjani & Khamenei, & More…

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

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Things moving fast in Iran

Things are indeed moving fast in Iran and it’s impotant to stay updated. Some important developments: 1. The other conservative candidate, Rezai, has also lodged a complaint similar to Mousavi’s calling the election a fraud. 2. The rally that was … Continue reading

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The Post-Election Analysis

First things first, this is without a doubt the most significant unrest in Iran since the 1997 student-led protests, if not bigger. But lets be clear about one thing, this generation is far from revolutionary. Of course, I wasn’t alive … Continue reading

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