Iran Is Not Having It

A friend of mine, Siavash Mousavizadeh wrote this and asked me to post it as a summary of the last few days: "Just keep walking and don't", came a voice to my left. I was already in a state of shock but hearing...

Iran Elections Cyberwar Guide: Tips for Digital Resistance

Recent events developing from the Iran elections have shown a stark disconnect between the mainstream media and online social media in events coverage and where people are now turning to for their news. "The...

Tehran: Mousavi Supporters Stage Mass Rally, Iran Army Moves In

Despite an appeal from Iran's opposition leader Mir Hossein Mousavi to prevent his supporters from rallying on Tuesday, in fear of further violence, thousands of protesters took to the streets of Tehran again on...

Ahmadinejad Delays Visit To Russia Amidst Protests In Iran

Iran's re-elected President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has delayed his visit to Russia to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit over violent protests that sparked in Iran's capital today in the wake of Iran's Presidential elections. Russian officials said that...

Iran Post Election Protests

Iran held elections Friday. Incumbent president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was declared the winner by an almost 2 to 1 margin. Supporters of challenger Mirhossein Mousavi claimed massive vote fraud and are protesting in the streets of the capitol, Tehran. Riot police reacted by...

Who Is Mir-Hossein Mousavi? A History of Iran's Opposition Leader

Mir-Hossein Mousavi, Iran's main opposition leader appeared at a rally in Tehran's Freedom Square today, for the first time since last week's elections.  Mousavi was supposed to address his supporters and ask...

Ahmadi Big Bang

Pepe Escobar: Fishy vote count + Guile + Tactics: Why Ahmadinejad won

Pro-Mousavi Rally in Tehran Sparks Riots: 7 Dead, Many Injured

Iran's main opposition leader Mir Hossein Mousavi appeared at a rally attended by hundreds of thousands of people in Tehran's Freedom Square on Monday, marking the third day of demonstrations against President...

Iran Curbs Foreign Media Coverage: BBC Claims Service Disruptions

Today, as more opposition protests unraveled in Iran and abroad in the wake of Friday's presidential election, Iran has shut out foreign media from continued coverage of protests within the country. An independent...

World Leaders React To Ahmadinejad’s Victory In Iran

World political leaders erred on the side of caution when it came to accepting or rejecting the results of Friday’s Presidential Election in Iran amidst massive opposition protests held both in Iran and outside...

Ahmadinejad jan, don't fool yourself... You know you're a liar!

While surfing on the blog of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (not updated since december 2007), I found this article in which the previous -and current?- President of the Islamic Republic of Iran was denouncing the way...

Hossein Mousavi arrested in Iran: unconfirmed reports

Some reports out of Iran today suggest that Ahmadinejad rival Hossein Mousavi has been arrested but these are still unconfirmed at this time. This would have occurred shortly after Ahmadinejad declared victory in...

Ahmadinejad 'leads in Iran election'

" Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has a substantial lead in Iran's presidential election with about 77% of votes counted, officials say. Mr Ahmadinejad so far has 65% of the vote and claimed victory in an election that has...

Going Green

"Ahmadi, bye-bye, Ahmadi bye-bye", come the chants from the Green Army, shooting out peace signs with their fingers to any fellow green-clad passers-by. They may also use, "death to the dictator", or simply, "don't...

Record turnout in Iran presidential poll

" There has been record turnout for Iran's closely-fought election as incumbent President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad seeks a second term in office. "Voter turnout has been unprecedented," election commission chief...

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