Tag Archives: Karoubi Statement

Breaking News: Mousavi and Karoubi Joint Statement for June 12

Zahra Rahnavard’s Facebook Page | June 11, 2010 In the name of God, the Compassionate and the Merciful The informed and vigilant people of Iran The informed and conscientious presence and participation of you at polling stations of the tenth presidential election last year and taking advantage of the right to vote extensively by each [...]

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Live-blog: Eve of Anniversary of 2009 Iran Presidential Election

This is a live-blog report on events in Iran on the eve of the anniversary of the 2009 Iranian presidential election.   As reports come in, they will be placed at the top of this page. To read this in chronological order it must be read from the bottom up. On June 12, 2009 Ahmadinejad was [...]

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Full text of Karoubi’s Nowruz Message to Iran (Blasting the Hardliners)

(Khordaad88) | March 19, 2010 Thanks to Khordaad88 for providing the English Translation of Karoubi’s Nowruz Speech Source: Saham News Date: Friday, March 19, 2010 In the Name of God, the Compassionate and the Merciful, I extend a happy new year to all Iranians both inside and outside Iran. I offer my good wishes to [...]

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Mehdi Karroubi’s statement regarding events of 22nd of Bahman (February 11th)

(Zahra Rahnavard’s Facebook Page) | February 22, 2010 In the name of God, the companionate and the merciful Great and noble people of Iran I deeply appreciate your huge turnout in the 22nd Bahman [February 11, anniversary of the revolution] rally despite all the security pressures and the closed political atmosphere. The ceremonies this year [...]

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Feature: Instagrams from Iran (picture compilation)

A few pictures from Iran, taken by ordinary people and posted to Instagram

Iran Feature: Former Detainee Sarah Shourd “The Plight of Iranians and 3 Decades of US Foreign Policy”

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.”

Iran Feature: The Supreme Leader Is Worried — Three Developments You Probably Don’t Know

Our partner, EAWorldView, has published a ground-breaking piece on Iran’s Supreme Leader. This is a must-read.

Live-blog: Russia, what’s next?

Live-blog: Egypt Elections, Day 1

A historic day: The first post-Mubarak elections in Egypt

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.”