Tag Iranians

Neda, young girl brutally killed in Iran, becoming symbol of rebellion 0

Her name is Neda, which means “voice” in Farsi, and her death has become the central rallying cry of the Iranian rebellion. [...]

Iran’s Disputed Election 2

Following p from last Friday’s entry about Iran’s presidential election, Tehran and other cities have seen the largest street protests and rioting since the 1979 Iranian Revolution. [...]

Other voices struggle to be heard in Iran 1

Last month, a few short hours prior to the start of Nowruz, “New Day” in Farsi, US President Barack Obama released a special video message for all Iranians who celebrate the beginning of the new Persian Year. The speech did not go unnoticed. [...]

Iran supreme leader rebukes president over powers 0

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s supreme leader publicly rebuked the president over his removal of a top official, a rare show of discontent with the hard-line Mahmoud Ahmadinejad by the country’s most powerful figure. [...]