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18 Jun 2009 10:37

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World: Iran’s Guardian Council is ready to listen to the opposition

  • We decided to personally invite the esteemed candidates and those who have complaints regarding the election to take part in an extraordinary session of the Guardian Council to discuss their concerns with the members directly so that we will be able to make a decision.
  • Abbas Ali Kadkhodai • A spokesman for the Guardian Council, which is investigating allegations of fraud in the Iranian election. They’ve agreed to meet with the four presidential candidates, including Mir Hossein Moussavi, whose supporters have largely been leading the opposition protests. Whether this will change anything is anyone’s guess. • source
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18 Jun 2009 10:31

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World: Today’s scene from the Iranian election protests

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17 Jun 2009 11:13

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Politics, World: Could Iran’s Supreme Leader throw Ahmadinejad over?

  • I think it’s certainly within the realm of possibilities. And I would argue, John, Ahmadinejad doesn’t necessarily have the loyalty of the Revolutionary Guards and the Basiege.
  • Karim Sadjadpour • An Iranian expert with the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, speaking to CNN on whether Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has the support that would allow him to remain leader under that strife he’s facing. Because, in the case of Ayatollah Khamenei, it’s about his survival, too.  • source
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17 Jun 2009 11:03

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U.S., World: Also being blamed for Iran’s 99 problems: The U.S.

  • Iran’s Foreign Ministry is trashing on Obama for speaking out. The ministry got a hold of the Swiss ambassador, who handles U.S. affairs in the country, complaining about “interventionist” statements Obama made regarding the hotly-contested election. The U.S. hasn’t had consistent ties with Iran since shortly after the Islamic revolution in 1979, though Obama is trying to get his foot in the door. source
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17 Jun 2009 10:51

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World: Blame the media? That’s what Iran is doing right now.

Feeling that the Western media’s influence has turned the public against them, Iran is looking to slow the flow of information. source
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16 Jun 2009 20:24

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Politics, World: This quote about the Iran protests pretty much says it all

  • 140 characters is a novel when you’re being shot at.
  • A Twitter user based in Tehran • Responsible for the quote of the day. (By request of the user, we’ve removed credit. Tweeters have requested not to be retweeted with their usernames for fear of being arrested.) • source
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16 Jun 2009 10:18

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World: A few quick answers to some pressing Iran election questions

  • Where’s the oversight? This is why things are so complicated right now. There’s no independent monitoring of the results – the Guardian Council is in charge of this, and they’re closely tied to the government. Plus, everything’s counted by hand. source
  • Where’s the oversight? This is why things are so complicated right now. There’s no independent monitoring of the results – the Guardian Council is in charge of this, and they’re closely tied to the government. Plus, everything’s counted by hand.
  • Was it rigged? Probably. Current president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad does have large-scale support in Iran, especially in rural areas, but not to the degree that his 63% vote tally suggested. And they sure counted those votes quickly. source
  • Where’s the oversight? This is why things are so complicated right now. There’s no independent monitoring of the results – the Guardian Council is in charge of this, and they’re closely tied to the government. Plus, everything’s counted by hand.
  • Was it rigged? Probably. Current president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad does have large-scale support in Iran, especially in rural areas, but not to the degree that his 63% vote tally suggested. And they sure counted those votes quickly.
  • How is the U.S. affected? That’s still up in the air. But in some ways, the results might help them gain footing in Iran. Having Ahmadinejad in power for an election widely perceived stolen could boost their leverage against a nuclear power. source
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16 Jun 2009 10:05

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World: Iran’s getting a recount. But it likely won’t change things.

  • It’s only a partial recount. And even then, just of disputed votes. Iran’s Guardian Council, who is in charge of the results for the disputed Iranian election, partially caved in on the dispute, by agreeing to recount in heavily contested areas. According to the opposition, millions of votes have turned up missing. This isn’t as far as some would like, though: Some moderate candidates want the election completely thrown out. That’s not looking like it will happen. source
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16 Jun 2009 01:58

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World: The supremacy of Iran’s Supreme Leader is getting challenged

The fact that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei allowed for an presidential election investigation is a huge sign of weakness for the leader. source
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15 Jun 2009 22:41

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U.S., World: Ready guys? Obama finally has something to say about Iran

  • I can’t state definitively what happened one way or another with respect to the election. But what I can say is there appears to be a sense on the part of people who were so hopeful and so engaged and so committed to democracy, who now feel betrayed.
  • President Barack Obama • Finally speaking out on the Iranian election which has gripped large portions of the world and the Twittersphere so tightly that it’s unavoidable in some circles (unless you’re CNN). • source
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