Iran Seethes Ahead of Revolution Anniversary

February 11 will test regime, international community

By Nick McMaster, Newser Staff

Posted Feb 8, 2010 5:51 PM CST

(Newser) – Feb. 11, the anniversary of the 1979 Islamic revolution in Iran, promises to bring tests for all parties with a hand in the nation's fate, writes Gerald Seib. Big marches traditionally herald the anniversary, and members of the opposition movement that has bloomed since last... Read full story »

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