The Interior Ministry called for an end to all election activity. Tehran’s police chief reported that over 1,000 protesters have been arrested since the election. The Basijj called for a probe of Mousavi. The government demanded an apology from the EU for election meddling, before Iran would resume nuclear talks. Secretary Gates stated that Iran […]
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad warns of revenge on pro-democracy states
The Guardian Council certified Ahmadinejad’s reelection victory. When asked if the Obama administration would recognize Ahmadinejad as Iran’s legitimate president, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said, “We’re going to take this a day at a time.” Gordon Brown said that the post-election violence was “unacceptable, unjustified and without foundation.” Ayatollah Shirazi called for national unity […]
Iran upholds Ahmadinejad victory, says matter closed
Life in Iran will be worse than before the election
The Guardian Council began a recount of select ballots and extended the election probe by five days. The government released five of the nine arrested employees of the British embassy in Tehran. The chief official with the National Iranian Oil Company stated that unrest in country has not affected the energy sector.
Security forces arrested eight British diplomats for their alleged role in the post-election violence. The Expediency Council is due to release its verdict on the election results. Supreme Leader Khameinei vowed that government will deal with the election review under the law and seek national unity.
The streets of Tehran were calm as protesters decide their next move. The Expediency Council said that Khameinei’s word on the election is final. Ahmadinejad called Obama’s comments on the post election violence “insulting.” Basijj continued to carry out night raids and target private homes.
Iran pledges ‘crushing’ response to US critiques
Iran’s security council tells Moussavi to back off
Authorities claimed that the election was “healthiest” in the last three decades. Khatami announced that protesters should be “dealt with cruelly and without mercy”; he accused foreign journalists of fomenting the demonstrations. Mousavi came under pressure to drop his election complaint. Grand Ayatollah Nasser Makarem-Shirazi called for national reconciliation in the post-election atmosphere. G-8 countries […]
Iran: Mousavi under ‘house arrest
The government arrested 70 academics in a crackdown. Ahmadinejad told the Obama administration not to interfere with election results. Mousavi issued a web statement maintaining that elections were rigged; he has not been seen in public for days. Karroubi canceled a planned ceremony to mourn the deaths of protesters. Mohsen Rezaie withdrew complaints over election […]
Violence flares again on the street of Tehran
Iran TV: Partial vote recount verifies election result
Iranian opposition tarred by public ‘confessions’ from arrested protesters
Khamenei vowed that the government will stand firm on election results, stating “Neither the establishment nor the nation will yield to pressure at any cost.” President Obama condemned the government crackdown on protesters. The Obama administration contacted Khamenei before the election.
Report: Israel ready for possible Iran op
Clerics join Iran’s anti-government protests
Iran cracks down as reformists call for mourning
Signs Mousavi’s rebel stature being eroded in Iran
The Guardian Council refused to nullify the recent election results; its spokesman stated that “in the recent presidential election we found no witness of major fraud or breach in the election.” Ahmadinejad is to be sworn in at the end of July. Neda Agha-Soltan’s martyrdom becomes a symbol for the protest movement. Reza Pahlavi vowed […]
Iran starts airforce manoeuvres in Gulf
Iran began three days of air force exercises in the Gulf and the Sea of Oman to raise operational and support capability. The Guardian Council announced possible polling irregularities in 50 districts. The Revolutionary Guards warned citizens of “revolutionary confrontation” if they return to the streets to protest. Mousavi received support from Ayatollah Zanjani. Hugo […]
Iran’s brave revolutionaries can change nothing but the faces
Iranian state media reported that 13 have been killed and 20 wounded in the protests taking place over the weekend. Rafsanjani’s daughter and three other relatives were arrested. Mousavi continued to demand a nullification of the election results. President Obama urged Iran “to stop all violent and unjust actions against its own people.”
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Once upon a time in Tehran
Iran’s Mousavi says ready for martyrdom: ally
A suicide bomber detonated near the shrine of Ayatollah Khomeini in Tehran. The Guardian Council reported that it is ready to recount a tenth of the votes from the election, and is prepared to deploy riot police to quell future protests. Karoubi’s Etemad-e Melli party canceled its scheduled rally on Saturday due to lack of […]