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.
Tag Archives: Iran Protests
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.
Live-blog: Iran – March 25, 2011 – Regime Reacts to U.N. Appointment of Iran Human Rights Investigator on Day of Remembrance for Green Martyr, Mohammad Mokhtari
12:25 GMT Cyber Watch Yesterday, news broke of a serious cyber exploit, with evidence pointing to Iran as the culprit. EFF offers an explanation of what happened. ReadWriteWeb reports it was most likely the now notorious, Iran Cyber Army, behind the attack–the same group that has now managed to hit a wide list of big [...]
VIDEO: Nowruz in Shiraz – Chants of “Death to Dictator” and Singing of Patriotic Song, “Ey Iran”
Video purportedly from Shiraz during Nowruz celebration. People chant “Death to Dictator” and “Mabarak, Ben Ali, Now it is the turn of Seyed Ali [Khamenei]” People singing the patriotic Iranian anthem, “Ey Iran” in defiance of the regime:
Green Media: Poster: 17 Esfand – March 8th – Freedom. Justice. Equality. Our Right!
A poster sent to us by “An Anonymous Friend”: (click to enlarge)
Live-blog: Iran – February 28, 2011 – 10 Esfand – Regime raises stakes on day of expected opposition protests
This is a live-blog of events in Iran on March 1, 2011 (10 Esfand in Iran). The majority of the reports in this blog are sourced via social media. With regards to the videos and images in this live-blog, we are not affiliated with the people or groups that produced them and the posting of [...]
Live-blog: Iran – February 27, 2011 – The pressure builds
3:00AM GMT – February 28 We just came across this video that we had not seen, from the protests in Tehran on February 14 / 25 Bahman. It is being filmed by someone on a bus that captures the heavy security presence in the street. Nearing the end of the video, you can see regime [...]
Live-blog: Iran – GREEN OPPOSITION LEADERS ARRESTED!
6:15AM GMT – March 1 A Look Back… In order to give those who might be new to what is happening in Iran some context that helps to put things in perspective, we thought it timely to post this historic video that shows Mir Hossein Mousavi, standing on top of a car and addressing a [...]
Live-blog: Iran – February 26 – Regime hypocrisy continues as opposition protests loom
10:00AM GMT – February 27 We have started a running live-blog tracking the arrests Iran’s Green opposition leaders here. 7:50AM GMT Till now, the regime has not dared arrest the main opposition figures and leaders of the Green Movement. With confirmation by the very reliable Reza Sayah that Mir Hossein Mousavi, Mehdi Karroubi, and their [...]
Persian Umpire: My Funny Valentine
Persian Umpire | February 20, 2011 NOTE: The following account is an absolute must read, from the venerable Persian Umpire. We have posted it here in its entirety. We ask that once you have read it, you share the original link (http://www.persianumpire.com/2011/02/20/my-funny-valentine/) far and wide. Although they do occupy a portion of your imagination in [...]
Live-blog: Iran – 1 Esfand – February 20, 2011
This is a live-blog report of events in Iran on February 20, 2011 (1 Esfand). The majority of the reports in this blog are sourced via social media. With regards to the videos and images in this live-blog, we are not affiliated with the people or groups that produced them. In order to follow this [...]
Live-blog: Iran – February 18 – Regime’s Day of Hate
This is a live-blog report on events in Iran, and about Iran. The majority of the information is sourced via social media channels. The videos or links to other sites posted are not produced by Iran News Now, and their posting here does not equate to an endorsement of their content or message. Every update [...]
Live-blog: Iran – February 17 – Calls for another protest on Sunday
This is a live-blog report on events in Iran, and about Iran. The majority of the information is sourced via social media channels. The videos or links to other sites posted are not produced by Iran News Now, and their posting here does not equate to an endorsement of their content or message. Every update [...]
Live-blog: Iran – Fallout from 25 Bahman protests continues
2:33AM GMT We have been away from updates for several hours so we will attempt to catch up with this entry. More Videos from 25 Bahman Clashes took place at the Tehran University of Fine Arts at a ceremony held by students there for slain 25 Bahman (February 14) protester, Saneh Jaleh. The clashes were [...]
CNN: Will Iran change heavy-handed tactics against pro-reform protests?
CNN | February 12, 2011 By Phil Gast (CNN) — In a few breathtaking weeks, the winds of change whipped from Tunisia east to Egypt and Jordan, bringing down two regimes and putting the third on notice that it must make democratic changes. Now analysts, and a world suddenly focused on the region, are wondering [...]
Video: “Allah Akbar” chants in Tehran, 2 days before planned protests
Usually prior to a planned protest in Iran, on nights preceding, people have chanted “Allah-o-akbar” (God is great) and other chants such as “Marg Bar Dictator” (Down with Dictator). This is the first we’ve seen that appears to be prior to the planned 25 Bahman (February 14) rally.
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