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19 Jul 2009 16:08

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World: Iran’s vice president, Esfandiar Rahim Mashaei, resigns amid criticism

  • He apparently wasn’t hard-line enough for leadership. Just days after getting into office, Esfandiar Rahim Mashaei has decided to step down from his post. Mashaei, a top aide to Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, found himself under a lot of political pressure due to his moderate stance on Israel. When Ahmadinejad named him as his vice president, the furor could be heard from miles away. Now we could be wrong about this – and let us know if we are – but is someone who isn’t hard-line enough really the problem that Iran has right now? (Oh, FYI, expect more protests this week.) source
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07 Jul 2009 22:44

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World: File this under: people who obviously aren’t on Twitter

  • It was the most clean and free election in the world…This election has doubled the dignity of the Iranian nation.
  • Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad • said in a televised speech today. No offense, but has this guy not been surfin’ the net since the June 12th election?  • source
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30 Jun 2009 11:21

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World: Ahmadinejad is all ready to gloat about his victory in Iran

  • This election was actually a referendum. The Iranian nation were the victors and the enemies, despite their … plots of a soft toppling of the system, failed and couldn’t reach their aims.
  • Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad • Talking about his confirmed victory in Iran, while getting rips in at the opposition which fought tooth and nail over the contested results. It doesn’t matter if it’s still disputed and questioned by millions of people – he won! • source
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30 Jun 2009 00:23

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World: Results of Iran’s recount: Ahmadinejad actually did BETTER! WTF?

  • Some counties actually added more votes for the disputed leader. The recount, which clearly went in the current president’s favor, actually went better for Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in some counties, according to Iran’s state-run Press TV. The increases weren’t massive – just a handful of votes – but underscored the criticism the election has gotten. The recount didn’t go as far as opposition supporters would’ve wished. Will this be accepted? Probably not. source
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25 Jun 2009 10:38

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World: Ahmadinejad wants an apology from the guy Republicans called “timid”

Because Obama dared to be modestly critical, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says he’s striking the same critical tone as Bush. Hmmmm. source
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21 Jun 2009 11:37

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Politics, World: Iran’s parliament speaker calls out the Guardian Council

  • Although the Guardian Council is made up of religious individuals, I wish certain members would not side with a certain presidential candidate.
  • Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani • In statements critical of the Guardian Council, some members of which are transparent with their preferences of who wins (Mahmoud Ahmadinejad). • source
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19 Jun 2009 15:16

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Politics, World: Iran presidential candidate Mehdi Karoubi: Cancel the vote

  • Accept the Iranian nation’s will by canceling the vote and guarantee the establishment’s survival.
  • Mehdi Karoubi • An Iranian presidential candidate who was the only cleric to run. He, along with high-attention opposition candidate Mir Hossein Mousavi and other guy Mohsen Rezaie, will meet with the Guardian Council tomorrow to consider complaints. Keep in mind, though, that they’ll be talking to this guy. And this guy is transparently in favor of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. So, this will be a tough day for these three dudes. • source
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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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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.
  • 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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