Windows on Iran 86 (Election Special 32)

Dear All, I A young friend returning from Iran recently reported that an amazingly high percentage of people continue to wear green wristbands on a daily basis. Strangers passing by on the street, make “V” signs for victory, smile, and carry on with their daily activities. According to her, the nightly chants continue, and despite [...]

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Windows on Iran 85 (Election Special 31)

II Dear All, I I have taken a few days break to stay with a loving cousin, rest and recuperate after the recent events in Iran. But much has happened in the recent days. So, here comes window 85. Once again, thank you All very much for your personal messages of support and forgive me [...]

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Windows on Iran 84 (Election Special 30)

I Dear All, I It is now believed that the Friday rally has been bigger than a million. New developments are reported in Iran around the clock. While there is frustration, there is also hope that some positive changes will result. The latest is the following piece of news about the army. Before we get [...]

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Windows on Iran 83 (Election Special 29)

I Dear All, I Today close to a million Iranians attended the Friday prayer at which the ex-Iranian President Mr. Ali Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani was to deliver the sermon. Well, I listened to all of almost 65 minutes of his speech and can tell you this: The Old Man of the Islamic Republic Delivers! I I [...]

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Windows on Iran 82 (Election Special 28)

Dear All, I It was Neda Agha Soltan, then Sohrab A’rabi, and now – the latest – is Taraneh Mousavi.  Taraneh, a 28 year old woman was arrested while returning from the June 19 demonstrations at Ghoba Mosque in Tehran. An anonymous caller told her family she was in a hospital. According to blogs, when [...]

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Windows on Iran 81 (Election Special 27)

Dear All, I sent you a special window to let you know that this Friday will be an eventful day in Iran. Ayatollah Rafsanjani, the second most powerful politician in Iran, and a person viewed as supporting Mr. Mousavi, will lead the Friday prayer in Tehran and deliver the sermon. The reformists are asking their [...]

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Windows on Iran 80 (Breaking Election News)

Dear All, I About an hour ago, Mr. Mousavi’s facebook posted a call for a massive rally to be held next Friday, July 17 toward Tehran University where Ayatollah Hashemi Rafsanjani will deliver the Friday prayer’s sermon after a month of absence from public. Mr. Mousavi, and Mr. Khatami will both be present at this [...]

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Windows on Iran 79 (Election Special 26)

I Dear All, Wearing masks to protect themselves against teargas and to avoid being identified by security forces, Iranians took to the streets today. I have included two memorable images of women in these protests, one above and one below. I I The main reason for today’s rallies was to commemorate the attack by security [...]

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Windows on Iran 78 (Election Special 25)

Dear All, Tomorrow is an important day in the life of Green Reform movement. Please forward this e-mail message to your friends in Iran. It has important information for tomorrow’s events. Tomorrow, July 9 (18 of /Tir/ in Persian Calendar), Day of Public Protest * By the end of the day today, fasting and general [...]

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Windows on Iran 77 (Election Special 24)

I Dear All, I This is likely to be an eventful week in Iran. Strikes, boycotts, rallies and more. It is now clear that Mr. Ahmadinejad’s troubles are far from over. However, the nature of the struggle is now changing to a slower and more carefully planned series of steps to challenge the election. Please [...]

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