Khatami Says People May No Longer Turnout to Vote
In this week’s Iran Unfiltered, research associate Sina Toossi discusses the sentencing of prominent Iranian human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh, the appointment of Ebrahim Raisi as Judiciary Chief, and more.
Iran and the U.S. meet on the wrestling mat in Tehran
In an atmosphere of heavy sanctions and talk of war, wrestlers from around the world have come to Tehran to participate in the annual Wrestling World Cup. The event, which changes venues every year, has brought together wresting teams from countries not typically known for close ties, such as the U.S., Cuba, Russia, and Iran. […]
Akbar Ganji: “The Worst Scenario for Iran: A Different Look”
On June 15, 2011, Akbar Ganji published an article,”The Worst Scenario for Iran: A Different Look,” on BBC Persian, examining the economy of Iran and the effects of the international sanctions on it. NIAC’s Ali Tayebi and Sahar Fahimi have translated this article from Ganji’s original pen, Persian, to English. “The Worst Scenario for […]
Zahra: No compromise, no recognition of Ahmadinejad government
“We have made a shield of our chest and are ready for any kind of attack and terror,” stated Zahra Rahnavard, wife of Mir Hossein Mousavi, responding to a question about the prices their family has had to pay. “These prices have not been paid for Mr. Mousavi, but for the Green movement. We are […]
Even More Crackdowns on Iranian Media
Radio Zamaneh reports ( via www.payvand.com) that Iran’s Ministry of Culture has cautioned fifteen newspapers for publishing criticism of Iran’s domestic unrest following the June presidential election. Iran’s Ministry of Culture has issued warnings for 15 newspapers for “spreading rumours” and “representing a false image of the country’s situation.” Seven of them were reprimanded for […]
Updated: Security Forces Kill Iran Protestors
Today’s Ashura protests have turned deadly. The AP is reporting: Security forces tried but failed to disperse protesters on a central Tehran street with tear gas, charges by baton-wielding officers and warning shots fired into the air. They then opened fire directly at protesters, killing at least three people, said witnesses and the pro-reform Web […]
Atefeh Imam – daughter of prominent jailed Reformist – freed from Prison
According to Mousavi-related news site Nowrooz News, Atefeh Imam — the 18-year old daughter of Mousavi’s Chief of Staff — has been released after one day in prison. Nowrooz News runs the headline “Unbelievable New Details about the Arrest of Atefeh Imam“: (h/t New York Times) Atefeh, the 18 year old daughter of Javad Imam […]
Supreme Leader: Arresting Mousavi Would End the Islamic Republic
A reformist news website has obtained an Ahmadinejad-supported “fantasy plan” to arrest Mir-Hossein Mousavi and ten other high-level Reformist leaders. Khamenei’s opposition has prevented Ahmadinejad from carrying it out. Nowruz, run by Islamic Iran Participation Front, reports that the Supreme Leader believes that arresting Mousavi would end the Islamic Republic. Nowruz writes that Ahmadinejad submitted […]
Trita Parsi on Khatami’s Announcement
NIAC President Trita Parsi has written an analysis of Khatami’s decision to run for Iranian President on the Huffington Post. Despite having been elected twice to the Presidency twice, Khatami faces several challenges: “Khatami’s challenge now is to make sure that he can convince the Iranian populace three things. First, that he will show greater […]