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With Iran coming ever closer to nuclear capability, the need for diplomacy - and the saber rattling on all sides - intensifies

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June 2009
- You Want a Revolution? There's a Cost
  
  New York Times | Jun 21, 09 12:18 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - When revolution came to Iran in 1979, it took thousands of people taking to the streets to finally break down the shah's authority. Now the revolutionary government has all that power and oil money, and the only way to elect a leader it doesn't approve of is with bodies, not ballots, writes Thomas Friedman in the New York Times. More »
- At Least 13 Dead in Iran Crackdown
  
  New York Times | Jun 20, 09 10:41 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - A violent and chaotic day in Iran left dozens of protesters injured, with reports ranging from 13 to 19 deaths, reports the New York Times . The government's feared militia, the Basij, cracked down with water cannons, electric rounds, and live bullets against thousands of protesters in Tehran. The developments came on a day when challenger Mir Hossein Mousavi declared he is "ready for martyrdom" and President Obama criticized the government action as "unjust and violent" and warned that the "whole world is watching." More »
- Iran Braces for Showdown Today
  
  Associated Press | Jun 20, 09 7:33 AM CDT
  
  (AP) - Iran's government threatened harsh action today if opposition supporters take to the streets again to demand a new election in open defiance of the country's supreme leader. Web sites run by supporters of opposition leader Mir Hossein Mousavi called for street protests, but the candidate himself issued no public statement. It was not clear if Mousavi has the power to halt street demonstrations even if he orders his supporters to stay inside. The government appeared to be preparing for a confrontation. More »
- Street Protests Cool, But Iran Opposition Takes to Rooftops
  
  MSNBC | Jun 19, 09 4:32 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Calls of “Allahu Akbar” punctuated Tehran’s evening quiet as some residents took to their rooftops to protest Ayatollah Khamenei’s support of what they see as fraudulent election results, MSNBC reports. Despite the rooftop protests—a tactic used in the 1979 revolution—outright street demonstrations from supporters of Mir Hossein Mousavi have stopped for the moment, and it is uncertain whether they will resume tomorrow. More »
- Ayatollah Tells Mousavi to Stand By Him Tomorrow
  
  Times (UK) | Jun 18, 09 6:43 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Iran's supreme leader has ordered presidential challenger Mir Hossein Mousavi to stand by his side at morning prayers tomorrow in a show of national unity, the Times of London reports. It's not clear if Mousavi will do so, or what consequences he'll face if he defies Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's demand. Mousavi may have more clout to work with, however, after yet another massive gathering in Tehran. More »
- Mousavi Joins Rally to Mourn Protest Deaths
  
  Financial Times (UK) | Jun 18, 09 12:25 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Opposition presidential candidate Mir Hossein Mousavi joined tens of thousands of Iranians in Tehran today to mourn those killed during post-election protests. Mousavi also vowed not to compromise on his demand for a fresh election when he and two others meet with Iran’s Guardian Council on Saturday to address the vote dispute, the Financial Times reports. More »
- Iran Accuses US of Meddling
  
  Wall Street Journal | Jun 17, 09 4:56 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - As protesters clogged the streets of Tehran for a fifth consecutive day, the Iranian government accused the US of “intolerable” meddling, reports the Wall Street Journal . The government summoned the Swiss ambassador, who represents American interests in the country, to complain about “interventionist” statements made by US officials, notes the New York Times . No specifics were released, and the State Department denied the charges. More »
- Iran: Foreign Media Speaks for 'Hooligans'
  
  CNN | Jun 17, 09 1:02 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Iran has slammed foreign journalists for sparking unrest in the country as the “mouthpieces” of “hooligans,” CNN reports. The foreign ministry said “hundreds” of foreigners had been allowed into Iran in “a sign of the total transparency in the trends of the elections,” but “certain countries have rushed to judgment and have supported the illegal gatherings and the disturbances that a number of opportunists had created.” More »
- Iran Soccer Team Quietly Backs Mousavi
  
  CNN | Jun 17, 09 12:09 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Iranian national soccer team players donned green wristbands and armbands on the field in Seoul today, a move many back home took as a sign of solidarity with Mir Hossein Mousavi, CNN reports. Green is the opposition candidate’s campaign color. Spectators at the match waved signs that said "Where is my vote?" and a banner reading "Go to Hell Dictator," the AP adds. More »
- Mousavi's Iran Might Not Be Much Different
  
  Wall Street Journal | Jun 17, 09 9:44 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Observers have heralded the candidacy of Mir Hossein Mousavi as a step toward a more moderate Iran—but in fact, Mousavi’s record shows support for some "controversial policies" in Iran, the Wall Street Journal reports. As prime minister in the 1980s, Mousavi was a social conservative, and he backs the ideals of the 1979 Islamic revolution. More »
- Obama Should Support Iran's Reformers
  
  Wall Street Journal | Jun 17, 09 8:00 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Whether or not Iran’s protests coalesce into a full-scale revolt, it seems clear that the Iranian people would like to change their totalitarian government. Barack Obama should help them do it, Bush administration officials Dan Senor and Christian Whiton write in the Wall Street Journal . He could start by calling Mir Hossein Mousavi and expressing his support, and issuing another video to the people, this time offering reformers whatever help they request. More »
- Iran Blocks Foreign Press as Thousands Protest
  
  CNN | Jun 17, 09 4:41 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Supporters of Mir Hossein Mousavi and Mahmoud Ahmadinejad are planning more rallies today, despite an appeal for calm by the country's supreme religious leader. Iran has banned international journalists from the protests after Monday's violence at a Mousavi demonstration, where seven people died. But state television, which showed rallies in Ahmadinejad's favor, is being allowed to operate. Reporters in the country working for international news outlets are not being allowed to leave their offices or hotel rooms, reports CNN. More »
- Top Ayatollah Appeals for Calm in Iran
  
  Guardian (UK) | Jun 16, 09 4:22 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Iran's supreme leader addressed the nation on TV tonight to criticize anti-government protesters and appeal for calm, the Guardian reports. Those stirring up trouble are simply “tension seekers,” said Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Rival protests again filled the streets of Tehran, though no more deaths were reported. Khamenei has promised at least a partial recount, though he also referred to Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as the “elected president.” More »
- Daily Show to Feature Dispatches From Iran
  
  New York Times | Jun 16, 09 1:53 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - The Daily Show will begin airing reports from a correspondent in Iran next week, the New York Times reports. Correspondent Jason Jones spent late May and early June filming in Tehran, Qom, and the Imam Mosque in Esfahan for his weeklong series Jason Jones in Iran: Access of Evil. Jones’ dispatches include interviews with former Iranian officials and coverage of the recent presidential election. More »
- Ahmadinejad Boxes Out Rival Rally
  
  Los Angeles Times | Jun 16, 09 1:20 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Tens of thousands of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad supporters rallied in Tehran today, shouting slogans like, “Death to America!” and “Khamenei is our leader!” while Mir Hossein Mousavi’s supporters held a low-key march elsewhere in the city, the LA Times reports. The opposition had called for a rally at 5pm, but government loyalists outflanked them by calling for their own 4pm rally, and heavily advertising it on state-run TV and radio. More »
- Ahmadinejad Foes Gang Up on Websites
  
  ZDNet | Jun 16, 09 7:38 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - As protests continue on the streets of Tehran, hackers in and outside of Iran are mounting an assault on the establishment's main websites, reports ZDNet. The sites of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and several news agencies were crippled yesterday after activists flooded them with traffic. The campaign appears to have spread on Twitter, which has become one of the most reliable forms of communication during the unrest. More »
- Ayatollah Authority Undercut by Flip-Flop
  
  New York Times | Jun 16, 09 6:28 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - The about-face done by Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei—first blessing the victory of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in Friday's election then opening an inquiry into vote fraud yesterday—was a rare misstep for the shadowy, usually cautious ayatollah, the New York Times reports, and may have done substantial damage to his reputation, as well as incited protesters. "Now the myth that there is a leader up there whose power is unquestionable is broken," one Iranian author tells the Times . More »
- Iran's Guardian Council Vows Recount as 7 Die in Protests
  
  BBC | Jun 16, 09 3:50 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - The most powerful body in Iran declared it will allow a recount in last Friday's controversial presidential election, the BBC reports. The announcement follows three days of massive protests in Tehran, in which seven people were killed. State radio claims the deaths came as protesters attacked a military post after yesterday's "illegal" rally. More »
- Twitter Delays Downtime to Aid Iran Protesters
  
  ComputerWorld | Jun 16, 09 3:03 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Twitter has pushed back work that would have taken the site offline to avoid disrupting the flow of information from Iran, Computer World reports. The site, which has proven to be a vital link between Iranian protesters and the rest of the world, will now be offline 2 to 3 pm Pacific time for essential maintenance, leaving the channels of communication clear during daylight hours in Tehran. More »
- For Latest on Iran Unrest, Check Online First
  
  Washington Post | Jun 15, 09 5:31 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Traditional media are having a tough time covering the Iranian election fallout, but fear not: Web 2.0 is up to the task. The Washington Post runs down the best destinations for those hoping to stay on top of the situation: PicFog.com: Current, unedited photos containing "a level of gore or manipulation not found on traditional news sites." More »

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Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, speaks in a ceremony before the burning of 70,000 kg (154,300 lbs) of narcotic drugs seized in Iran, Tuesday, June 26, 2007. A photo of Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, hangs on the wall.(AP Photo/Hasan Sarbakhshian)

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, speaks in a ceremony before the burning of 70,000 kg (154,300 lbs) of narcotic drugs seized in Iran, Tuesday, June 26, 2007. A photo of Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah... (Associated Press)

Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, waves as he attends the 18th anniversary of the death of Iran's late leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, the founder of the Islamic revolution in Tehran, on Monday, June 4, 2007. (AP Photo / Hasan Sarbakhshian)

Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, waves as he attends the 18th anniversary of the death of Iran's late leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, the founder of the Islamic revolution in Tehran,... (Associated Press)

Under a picture of the Iranian late supreme leader Ayatollah Khomeini, a top Iranian nuclear negotiator, Javad Vaeedi, left, and deputy Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Olli Heinonen, arrive for a press conference after their talks in Tehran, Iran, Thursday, July 12, 2007. The IAEA and...

Under a picture of the Iranian late supreme leader Ayatollah Khomeini, a top Iranian nuclear negotiator, Javad Vaeedi, left, and deputy Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)... (Associated Press)

A top Iranian nuclear negotiator, Javad Vaeidi, right, and deputy Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Olli Heinonen, attend a press conference after their official talks in Tehran, Iran, Thursday, July 12, 2007. The IAEA and Iran have

A top Iranian nuclear negotiator, Javad Vaeidi, right, and deputy Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Olli Heinonen, attend a press conference after their official talks... (Associated Press)

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, waves to the media as he arrives prior to an official welcoming ceremony for his Venezuelan counterpart Hugo Chavez, in Tehran, Iran, Sunday, July 1, 2007. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, waves to the media as he arrives prior to an official welcoming ceremony for his Venezuelan counterpart Hugo Chavez, in Tehran, Iran, Sunday, July 1, 2007. (AP Photo/Vahid... (Associated Press)

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Catalyst for Iranian Resistance
ZNet

The Iranian question is on everyone%u2019s lips at the moment, and judging by the ongoing discussions in both the mainstream and alternative (progressive) media, it is apparent that, one way or the other, the US (and its coalition of willing cronies) has its sights firmly set on bringing regime change...

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Islamic Revolution of Iran
MSN

"Islamic Revolution of Iran, widespread uprising in 1978 and 1979 in which Islamic fundamentalists and their supporters overthrew Muhammad Reza Shah Pahlavi of Iran. The revolutionaries, led by an exiled religious leader, the Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, dismantled the shah%u2019s secular (nonreligious)...

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Iran's Growing Regional Influence
BBC

"Iran is now a regional superpower, and ever since the Islamic revolution in 1978-9, we in the West have consistently misunderstood it."

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BBC Guide to Power Structure in Iran
BBC

"Iran's complex and unusual political system combines elements of a modern Islamic theocracy with democracy. A network of unelected institutions controlled by the highly powerful conservative Supreme Leader is countered by a president and parliament elected by the people..."

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