[Twitter messages,Tweets aka mini blogs,Tweple Tweeting] from Iran In an unusual move during last Friday’s prayers “Supreme Leader” Ali Khamenei mentioned Rafsanjani. Rafsanjani is the Chairman of the Assembly of Experts and the Chairman of the Expediency Discernment Council of Iran. An appointed position that serves to resolve legislative conflicts between the Majlis (Iranian parliament) and the Council of Guardians. As such he hold the power to remove Khamenei from power. During the last elections Ahmadinejad attacked Rafsanjani’s reputation on behalf of Khamenei. Rafsanjani is possibly the most powerful man in Iran, having the support of army and the majority of the Revolutionary Guard. People in Iran know that Rafsanjani ideologically opposes Khamenei and Ahmadinejad and to this day Rafsanjani has remained awkwardly silent about allegations of vote rigging in Iran’s last election. The arrest of his daughter and subsequent release seems to have triggered something in the man. Rafsanjani is now waiting for the government to show the world the full extent of suppression Iranian feel under the current regime. He hopes that it will translate in a wave of support growing both in and outside Iran as he slowly erodes support for Khamenei amongst Iran’s politicians from behind the scenes. Politics in Iran is a more complicated matter than ever. As Rafsanjani builds his support he remains cautions about whom to trust. He allows the Revolutionary Guard commanders to choose their own sides. Either with the people or against them. [Once,After,Of course] it’s clear who stands where, Rafsanjani will have the military, financial and clerical power to mobilize and execute his plans. The process may be slow but certain. When Rafsanjani speaks his followers listen. Meanwhile violent protests continue all over Iran and despite the regime’s attempts to blackout information coverage news manages its way out. Much like the Washington Times journalist that was arrested, so was the entire staff and journalists at Kalame Newspaper last night. Outside the UK embassy in Tehran, a Government and Basij organized demonstration is being held with chants like “Death to England” and “Death to the BBC”, but what the majority in Iran truly think is literally the writing on the wall in Tehran: “Death to the Dictator”. Source :
Tweets from Iran | When minds collide Tweets from Iran Latest updates: * The Nobel Peace Laureat Shirin Ebadi calls for International Political sanctions against the Iranian Government. * IRNA journalist Maryam Zolfeghar was arrested today.
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A silent sea of black-clad mourners made its way through the streets of Tehran this afternoon, commemorating the lives of those slain in six straight days of protests since the announcement of President Ahmedinajad’s election victory. The scenes recalled the mass mourning protests of the 1979 Islamic Revolution, when hundreds of thousands took to the streets to play their part in the overthrow of the American-backed Shah. Tens of thousands of demonstrators marched silently until they reached Iman Khomeini square, the huge plaza named for the founder of the revolution, where they were joined by Mir Hossein Mousavi, the defeated opposition candidate.
The crowd broke into chants, shouting “Death to the Dictator!” and “where are our votes?” as Mr Mousavi addressed them, repeating his calls for a fresh ballot to replace a result widely seen as fraudulent. Related Links * Elderly Iranian reformist arrested in hospital * Dissidents who have fallen foul of Iran * A lesson from history for Iranian ideologues Multimedia * PICTURES: Iran * Graphic: the clamour for change At least seven people were killed in violence that erupted during Monday’s massive protest, when militiamen attacked and opened fire on protestors demanding that their “stolen” votes be counted. But persistent reports indicate that more may have been killed in both Tehran and Shiraz and buried quickly without official recording. Protestors dressed in black for mourning – a change from the usual green worn by Mousavi supporters – and carried placards remembering the dead. “We have not had people killed to compromise and accept a doctored ballot box” read one; another “My martyred brother, I will get back your vote.” Some protesters carried pictures of footballers from Iran’s national team wearing green wrist-bands in their World Cup qualifier against South Korea last night. Passing motorists sounded their horns in support as the marchers stopped to let them pass. The march and rally took place despite a ban issued by the Interior Ministry, which backs the hardline incumbent, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, who claimed victory in the polls with 63 per cent of the ballot. That figure is widely believed to have been doctored, with official results showing Mr Mousavi heavily defeated in his own hometown and also in Tehran, where his support is at it highest. Mr Mousavi, who claimed he was the real victor, has dismissed the June 12 election as a “shameful fraud” and called for a re-run, with the backing of reformists, including some powerful clerics. Many protesters carried white flowers and placards reading: “We cried for Gaza, who cries for us?” The fourth consecutive day of protests came in open defiance of Iran’s supreme leader, who has urged the people to pursue their complaints within the limits of the cleric-led system. In a bid to ward off further protests, Iran’s Guardian Council invited Mr Mousavi and two other opposition candidates to a meeting on Saturday to discuss their grievances. The unelected body of 12 clerics and Islamic law experts close to Ayatollah Khamenei said it was prepared to conduct a limited recount of ballots at sites where candidates claim irregularities. Mr Mousavi, however, has demanded an independent investigation and a new election, charging that the Council is too close to Mr Ahmadinejad to be trusted with the task. The Council has received a total of 646 complaints from the three candidates, raising the possibility that even a limited recount could turn into a far larger and messier exercise than the government intended. The crisis presents one of the gravest threats to Iran’s complex blend of democracy and religious authority since the system emerged out of the Islamic revolution that brought down Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi. The ruling clerics still command deep public support and are defended by Iran’s most powerful military force – the Revolutionary Guard – as well as a vast network of militias. But Mr Mousavi’s movement has forced Ayatollah Khamenei into the centre of the escalating crisis, questioning his role as the final authority on all critical issues.
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hibz: Ahmedinajad: Neda’s death ’suspicious’
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NedayAzadey: Some election results. Ahmedinajad got 100% of each ballot box in Kerman. What is the odds on that!! http://twitpic.com/8p7sq/full
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chileanfrecia: Where is ayatollah Sistani? He refused 2 meet w/ ahmedinajad & disagrees w / how Iran is being run.
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Vulturo: Dear Mr. Ahmedinajad, please consider dropping a nuclear bomb on Bombay. Especially the Jogeshwari-Oshiwara region. Too much traffic. Thanks
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robertfreedland: RT @Thotman: Ahmedinajad claims protesters heads hitting the police batons-wants to charge the people RENT for unauthrized baton use #humor
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Thotman: Ahmedinajad claims the protesters heads have been hitting the police batons-wants to charge the people RENT for unauthrized baton use #humor
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BelovedSpear: has discovered what Ahmedinajad, Ann Coulter, and Perez Hilton have in common. http://bit.ly/3umGN (expand)
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DerekTrovi: @dlcox1958 Did or did BO not say Mousavi & Ahmedinajad were “not very different”? He did. I can cite other disheartening quotes if u’d like
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marujatarre: RT@StitcherNewshttp://bit.ly/GHTkD (expand) Is Iran spying on cell phones. Ahmedinajad y Chávez pueden colaborar en este campo
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Alexkayal: I’ll bet Ahmedinajad is relieved today since twitter’ers are more concerned with MJ than his scam-ass elections!
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randfree: Ahmedinajad, you can suck it!
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ejantener: Justice Thomas lone dissenter supporting school strip search of 13 year old girl for Ibuprofen. Also validated Ahmedinajad victory.
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GraceEB: Ahmedinajad “would’ve gotten away with it too, if it wasn’t for that meddling Obama.” I know, that was kinda stupid.
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jspeights: RT @substitute RUMOR TO SPREAD: Ahmedinajad had Michael Jackson killed to take down all the social networks and messaging systems.
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chickenramen: hahaha RT @substitute RUMOR TO SPREAD: Ahmedinajad had Michael Jackson killed to take down all the social networks and messaging systems.
moj_azadi: http://www. iran. Mojahedin.org Http://bit.ly/14GjwL (expand ) Ter 7 News – events Drkhiaban Shariati # IranelectionAutomatically translated from Arabic16 minutes ago from web · Reply · View Tweet
AlHurraTV: Brown calls for release of the rest of the staff of the British embassy in Tehran and Clinton concerned Iran # Http://is.gd/1ioe2 (expand )Automatically translated from Arabicabout 10 hours ago from TwitterBar · Reply · View Tweet
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euronews_tv: Increasing tension between Tehran and London Http://tr.im/q9fd> Iranelection # # iranAutomatically translated from Arabicabout 18 hours ago from web · Reply · View Tweet
midoo0: Iran frees 5 staff at the British Embassy Http://bit.ly/vvi5j (expand ) # IranAutomatically translated from Arabicabout 19 hours ago from TwitterFox · Reply · View Tweet
ammr: Http://twitpic.com/8qtgc – when will the violent protests in Iran # iranAutomatically translated from Arabicabout 22 hours ago from TwitPic · Reply · View Tweet
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