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Old tunes - new meanings: In the name of freedom

the writer — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:55:00 GMT

What other post can be more relevant on "Remembrance day"? ------------------- Efforts to topple the Shah's regime in the 70s that ended in 1979 went on for years, years long before I was born. During the last months that led to r

Mail your green protest

the writer — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:08:00 GMT

Grass root efforts have become a major part of the Green Movement protest in Iran. Since June:- green pain has been splashed on bill boards- various slogans have showed up on bills in green ink- green fabric pieces have showed up in various places- g

Political Prisoners in Iran - part 2

the writer — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:15:00 GMT

In an effort to humanize the faces of the political prisoners in Iran, I will translate a few posts in the coming days. Heart ache, pain, helplessness yet endless bravery in the face of unknown fears, will help to highlight the injustice of it

Political prisoners in Iran - part 1

the writer — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:26:00 GMT

The list of those detained on November 4th or the few days leading to this special day is growing rapidly. Add these names to all those who have already been arrested since the unrest began back in June of this year. Keep in mind, that the name

Not just in Tehran

the writer — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:46:00 GMT

13th of Aban demonstrations were NOT just in Tehran - eye witness accounts are pouring in from Shiraz, Esfahan, Tabriz, Mazandaran, Mashhad, Ghom, Ghazvin, Ahvaz and I am sure many more.

November 4th - 13th of Aban (constantly updated)

the writer — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:16:00 GMT

13th of the month of Aban (November 4th) is the official student day in Iran. It marks the anniversary of the attack of the American embassy on the early days of Islamic Revolution in Iran back in 1979 by university students, the hostage taking and t

Inaugurations - Obama vs. Ahmadinejad

the writer — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 07:15:00 GMT

So it has come to pass that the alleged falsely appointed president of Iran, Ahmaninejad was officially sworn in. (http://iranfacts.blogspot.com/2009/08/pictures-of-ahmadinejads-oath-ceremony.html ) Many have written on the matter, the protests went

Word on the streets of Tehran

the writer — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 18:49:00 GMT

Bellow is a translation of one of eye witness account of the rally March in Behesht-e-ZahraKaroubi makes a appearance at Behesht-e-Zahra On the metro - trip from Behesht-e-Zahra to Mosallah After Bahesht-e-Zahara, when people move into the streets (

http://elections.7rooz.com/

the writer — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 05:11:00 GMT

Just a link right now of a website that seems to have the very latest of news, both verified and unverified (categorized) on Iran Election. The site is updated constantly with many videos and external links.http://elections.7rooz.com/ (transla

Erfan : Translated

the writer — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 05:15:00 GMT

Several months ago, almost by accident I came across a guy named Erfan who sings Iranian Rap. Now at first thought you may say the two simply do not go together and I will be inclined to agree. Except that his music is exceptionally well written and

Latest Videos of Iran - July 2nd to 4th/09

the writer — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 20:30:00 GMT

Abtin has been posting a few videos that seem to be very recent as he mentions the date in the video itself. *Shouts of Allahu Akbar on roof tops (dated by videographer as Tir 13, 1388, 10:31 pm - July 4th, 09) Chants of Allahu Akbar (God is gr

not just Neda

the writer — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 19:36:00 GMT

Even though Neda has taken most attention for her tragic death (and justly so - since it was caught on tape) there were many many more who have also been killed in the two weeks in mid June in Iran.Naj has a list more compelete that I have seen anyw

Debate: Ahmadinejad vs. Moussavi - Part 4/9 (Translated)

the writer — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:21:00 GMT

... the resolutions by the general assembly is far moreimportant than those of the security council. Security council is a politicalentity so what they put forward has no legal premises. But general assembly’s re

Proof of basiji entering peoples home

the writer — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 06:16:00 GMT

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TgM0F-85qs The girl in the video is scared and crying - hysterically filming and sobbing repeating again and again the they are going into peoples home. Clearly it is an unbelievable act, as an Iranian's home

Latest Videos of Iran

the writer — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 04:27:00 GMT

A few videos I had not seen myself. The seem to be recent.http://aryamehr11.blogspot.com/

What now, end of demonstrations

the writer — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 01:25:00 GMT

A beautiful and heart breaking article, on basically: "what now." http://www.sidewalklyrics.com/?p=797

Iran - June 21st (latest news)

the writer — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 18:53:00 GMT

* I will translate some eye witness accounts soon. In the meantime have a read here:http://opiumandsaffron.blogspot.com/ *Also a videio on YouTube on today's demonstrations. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5vth8DAc-k&feature=related *There

Latest information on Neda Agha Soultan

the writer — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 07:06:00 GMT

More details on events leading to murder and burial of Neda Agha Soultan has emerged today:http://www.iranianuk.com/article.php?id=38791 Source: iranuk.comNeda Agha Soultan, the 27 year old philosophy student died by bullet wounds of Basiji group on

Latest news and videos on Iran

the writer — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 01:09:00 GMT

* A report from CNN by Christian Amanpour in English showing footage of the main march today (Saturday June 20th). http://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/meast/06/20/iran.election/index.html#cnnSTCVideo Other videos are linked on the right hand side whic

Debate: Ahmadinejad vs. Moussavi - Part 3/9 (Translated)

the writer — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:23:00 GMT

Debate: ahmadinejad vs. moussavi, part 3/9 Translated

Debate: Ahmadinejad vs. Moussavi - Part 2/9 (Translated)

the writer — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:22:00 GMT

Part two of nine - pre-election debate between Ahmadinejad and Moussavi http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RRirY-VMqw(Continued from 1/9) … in the first days of the current government coming to office, Mr. Hashemi left

Debate: Ahmadinejad vs. Moussavi - Part 1/9 (Translated)

the writer — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 21:27:00 GMT

As promissed here is the first installment (1 of 9) of the now famouse debate between Ahmadinejad and Moussavi in the days leading to the election and obviously the current unrest and alleged fraud. I felt it was necessary to offer a better insight i

Latest news on Iran - election results, protests and candidates

the writer — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 21:26:00 GMT

In the wake of all the unrest in Iran, I can see that the latest news are all available, from major news outlets to facebook, twitter and YouTube videos and personal weblogs. Have a look at this video link - the latest, in which Zahra Rahnavard

Post on Ahmadinejad - coming soon

the writer — Sat, 29 Sep 2007 04:16:00 GMT

I am in the process of preparing a post on Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's visit to US - specifically his talk at the Columbia University. In the meantime, enjoy these clips: Matt Lauer spends some time trying to get a sese for "real" Iran.

persian or iranian?

the writer — Fri, 24 Aug 2007 10:02:00 GMT

this seems to me one of the most asked questions - why do you iranians call yourselves perisan somtimes?well i used to but i don't anymore. when i first arrived abroad, i wanted to distance myself from everything that had to do what iran was in t