Iran’s police chief General Esmail Ahmadi-Moqaddam said that law enforcement will “act firmly” to prevent the illegal gatherings that foster “sedition and doubt.” Judiciary Chief Ayatollah Seyed Mahmoud Hashemi Shahroudi called on Muslims to expose the “tyranny, hegemony and the false claims of certain western countries on human rights.”
The Iranian army arrested 36 officers who planned to attend a prayer sermon by former president Rafsanjani. Supreme Leader Khamenei urged caution in discussion of the political situation in Iran. Former president Khatami called for a referendum on the legitimacy of the elected government. Ali-Asghar Soltanieh said Iran’s nuclear facilities are being continuously examined by […]
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Several Iranian UK embassy staffers were released on bail. Former President Rasfanjani claimed the authority to interpret the ideals of the Islamic Republic. Judiciary Chief Shahroudi urged Muslim community to adopt legal and judicial measures regarding the murder of el-Sherbini in Germany.
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Police fired tear gas to break up a riot outside a mosque during Friday prayers in Tehran; 15 people were arrested. President Ahmadinejad vowed to “bring down Western foes,” and “strike them in their face.” Ali Akbar Salehi was named as new head of the Atomic Energy Organization. Mohsen Delaviz said the Bushehr nuclear power […]
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Mirhossein Moussavi is to appear in public at Friday prayers in Tehran. Gholam-Reza Aqazadeh resigned as head of government’s Atomic Energy Organization. Armenia declared a national day of mourning for the victims of yesterday’s deadly plane crash in Iran.
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US State Department officials claimed that three Qods Force operatives captured in Irbil, Iraq in 2007 and recently release from custody were being used as leverage against Iran. Libyan President Qadhafi announced support for a “peaceful” Iranian nuclear program. Iran’s State Inspectorate Organization revealed new regulatory plans for media outlets.
President Ahmadinejad is to start his second term in August. The national security commission discussed post-election events with the president and the judiciary chief. The US called on Iran to release an American scholar detained in Tehran’s Evin prison. A Qatari diplomat advocated the expansion of diplomatic ties with Iran.
Presidential candidate Rezai said the Islamic republic will suffer disintegration if quarreling sides fail to resolve the election dispute. Mousavi planned to launch a political party. Turkmenistan is to increase gas supplies to Iran to 14 billion cubic meters per year. The government will hang 14 members of Jundullah this week.
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Ayatollah Kashani urged Iranians to remain vigilant against “enemy manipulations” and plots against the Islamic Republic. Protesters returned to the streets despite warning of a government crackdown. French President Sarkozy warned that an Israeli attack on Iran would be disastrous.
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Government authorities said that any additional protests are illegal and will be met with a “crushing response.” Ali Akbar Velayati said that government will not back down, “even one step” from its nuclear ambitions. Five Iranian detainees held by the US were released to Iraq. Jundullah leader Abdulmalik Rigi claimed to have received $100,000 from […]
US Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Mullen warned that the “window is closing” for preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon. President Ahmadinejad claimed on national TV that June 12 elections were the “healthiest, freest, and the most beautiful worldwide.” The Majlis moved to pass a bill that would redistribute energy subsidies.
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Reformist leaders called for the release of opposition detainees. The government said it will hold the US responsible if Israel attacks. Mousavi said he will lead the “legal opposition” to Ahmadinejad’s government. Shabestari said that China is Iran’s chief trading partner in Asia.
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Supreme Leader Khamenei warned the West about the “negative impact” of their election “meddling.” The government released another British embassy worker; one more worker remains in custody. The IDRO announced a partial privatization of over 150 native firms.