The incredible thing for me was that so many Iranians worldwide took the time to care about us despite the thousands of other political prisoners they have to worry about. “I’m an Iranian boy ashamed for what our government did to three American hikers,” another message on Facebook says. “I want you to know Iranian people are with you and against their own government. Iran’s regime is not chosen by Iranian people. They kill and torture us and we are all in a very big prison named Iran.”
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Journalist Mona Eltahawy’s harrowing ordeal – beating, sexual assault and arrest in Egypt – in her own words and tweets
“The past 12 hrs were painful and surreal but I know I got off much much easier than so many other Egyptians.”
Must Watch – The Stream – “Parazit: Voice of America or voice of the people?” – Two tweets from Iran News Now featured
This is a must watch show. Watch it and let us know what you think. The show raised many interesting questions. Stay tuned for an Iran News Now special, an in-depth look at the show and evaluation of the discussion, with viewpoints from Dave Siavashi.
Aljazeera Special Programme: Letters from Iran
Watch this Aljazeera documentary programme examining the aftermath of Iran’s 2009 Green Movement Uprising.
Ahmadinejad Announces Possible Release of U.S. Hikers within a “Couple Days”
Ahmadinejad says release of U.S. hikers would be a “humanitarian gesture”.
Video Special: Documentary, “Nation of Exiles”
Dabashi: “…our civil liberties will not come the day after the revolution, but they are secured before that day–to the point where it makes that revolution irrelevant.”
Special (Part 2): Iran’s Opposition Steps Up
The internal conflict between President Ahmadinejad and Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamanei, and the loss of close allies like Syria will play a significant role in delegitimizing the Iranian regime.
Special (Part 1): Where is Iran’s Opposition?
Two years later, as the Arab Spring has dominated the region many wonder whether the Green Movement is still alive and if there is hope for reform in Iran.
Mousavi Allowed to Visit Daughters, Says “Future is bright.”
Mousavi: “Given the current climate in our country, one cannot be hopeful regarding participation in the upcoming elections.”
Shifting Focus and Fighting Ignorance
“Since you are also Muslim like the hijackers, you can explain the religion to us: What would possess these Muslims to do such a thing?”
Iran Judiciary Sentences U.S. Hikers, Shane Bauer and Josh Fattal to 8 Years Prison
The verdict came as a shock to many who had thought the Iranian government may release them during the holy month of Ramadan.
Women on the Frontline
A documentary on The Women’s Movement in Iran. Brought to our attention by @theReelContent on Twitter.
Live-blog: June 12, 2011 (22 Khordad) – Two Years after the Green Uprising
This is a live-blog reporting on Iran on the second anniversary of the disputed 2009 presidential election. Also running great live-blogs on Iran today, our colleagues EA WorldView and Dissected News. James Miller (Dissected News, EA Worldview) will be taking over the blog for a while. 2006 GMT: People march down the sidewalks under the [...]
Live-blog: Iran – June 11, 2011 (21 Khordad) – Approaching the 2nd anniversary of the 2009 Green Uprising
4:00am, Sunday, June 12, 2011 (IRDT) Banooye Sabz has provided us with link to a live roundtable discussion in Washington with opposition spokespersons, Amir Arjomand and Mojtaba Vahedi. 2:45am, Sunday, June 12, 2011 (IRDT) Rahesabz reports loud and sustained nighttime protest chants in multiple areas throughout Tehran, and on various university campuses on the eve [...]
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