News Update - October 31, 2009

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A 23-page report of human rights violations (Farsi) | گزارش ۲۳ صفحه ای از نقض حقوق بشر؛ حاکمیت قانون را رعایت کند

Ali Sami-zadeh, member of participation front was arrested by the security forces on Saturday (Farsi) | بازداشت سی و چهارمین عضو جبهه مشارکت ایران اسلامی

No news of Ahmad Hosseinkhani since his arrest at the prayer session (Farsi) | بی‌خبری كامل از احمد حسين‌خانی پس از بازداشت در مراسم دعای كميل

Verdict is in for 50 (Farsi) حکم ۵۰ متهم حوادث اخیر صادر شد

Israel drops opposition to Iran enrichment deal

Iran lawmakers reject UN-drafted uranium plan

Iran's Mousavi hints at new opposition rally

Ahmadinejad says West still untrustworthy over Iran talks

U.S. should not give up on Iran diplomacy efforts

From Tweets

- Alviri Freed on bail.

From Misc. Sources

- Shahpour Kazemi, Brother of Zahra Rahnavard (Wife of Mir Hossein Mousavi) met with his family on Oct 30th for the third time since his arrest. Kazemi has been detained in early days after the election coup in June. He was in solitary confinement for more than 60 days and has been under severe pressure to do false “conf...essions”. This is while he has not been politically active at all and he is basically has been held hostage to put pressure on Mousavi and Rahnavard.

- Mousavi's Statement #14 : What we can learn from this matter is that we should not become extremists ourselves. Sooner or later- if God willing rather very soon - opponents of the people will leave the scene. Is it right that a destroyed country would be left for people? What we should be concerned about are the i...nterests of the country, because the country has no one but its true owners to be concerned about it. We must start building tomorrow from today. We must be well prepared for tomorrow so that if it would arrive now, we would not be taken off guard. Each and every one of us must not only be a leader but must accept the responsibility of one.

- Since yesterday (Oct. 30th) and for another ten days, Yazd University will be closed. The heads of the university claim the reason for closing the university is the influenze virus.

- The presence and surveillance of government forces at Tehran university has intensified. On the morning of October 31, 2009, plainclothes militia blocked the university. Tehran University is an important institution at the core of the resistance against dictatorship. After the elections, they have struggled a lot with the presence of government agents and coup leaders on campus. In reparation for 13 Aban, students have held protests while also planning. These actions are believed to be why the students are under tight security by government forces and plainclothes militia at Tehran University.

- Four students at Tehran University have been arrested.

- Behrooz Nabavi, despite reports, have no been freed; but in a hospital.

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News Update - October 30, 2009

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Iran scholar urges U.S. to shift focus to democracy

Swiss envoy visits US detainees in Iran

Khamenei And The Student

Iran's Sunni militants carve secretive path

Selected headlines from the Tehran Bureau

Rights group says Iran “criminalizing” freedom of expression

Statement by 46 cinematographers: they want to shut down independent cinema (Farsi) | بیانیه 46 سینماگر سرشناس خطاب به ملت ایران: می خواهند سینمای مستقل را حذف کنند

UN peace prize for Ramin Jahanbeiglou (Farsi) | جایزه صلح برای رامین جهانبگلو

Iran 'frees editor' of opposition-run newspaper

Canada unveils UN resolution blasting Iran's rights record

Safeguarding Regime Even More Important than Prayers

Patience Run Out

Violent Extremists are Fermenting Animosity

Ahmadinejad hails new approach by the West

Fear of protest drives school closure

From Misc. Sources

- The nineteen people that were arrested in the religious ceremony a week ago are now being held hostage by the coup forces. They have been transferred to Evin prison. No other information about them is known.

- Grand Ayatollah Montazeri in solidarity with the families of political prisoners and victims of the post-election events did not hold a celebration for the anniversary of the Birthday of Imam Reza (the eight Imam of shias). He announced that: “Although today is a great day and is the anniversary of the Birthday of Imam... Reza (peace be upon him), but since many of our beloved scholars, those who are not only faithful individuals but also served this revolution and country passionately, are unfortunately in prison for false accusations; and to show solidarity and sympathy with the respected families of these loved ones, we did not hold a celebration today.” He also added: “During Shah’s time because many people were under oppression, Imam Khomeini announced not to hold the ceremony for the Birthday of the hidden Imam (which is one of the biggest celebrations in Shia’s calendar)”. At the end he expressed hope that the innocent prisoners be freed immediately and that God bless the authorities with more faith and wisdom so that they don’t repeat such acts.

- According to Tagheer website Mohammad Quchani, journalist and chief editor of Etemad-Melli newspaper (Karoubi’s official newspaper) who has been arrested after the presidential coup in June, was released from prison on bail early this morning (Oct 30th).

- Mahmoud Vahidnia, the student who bravely criticized Khamenei directly has been taken into custody by the IRGC, and apparently has not come home after his family had been told he would only be questioned for an hour. His family was contacted and told he is fine, but cannot talk. They were then threatened to not speak about the case.

-Two prisoners have died in Evin, due to lack of medical treatment.

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News Update - October 29, 2009

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Miliband urges Iran to free embassy man jailed over protest claims

Selected Headlines from the Tehran Bureau

Last Interview with Behnoud Shojaee

Hengameh Shahidi has gone on hunger and medication strike / Either I will die or will be set free

Pope urges Iran to boost religious freedom

Mousavi: Promises Iranians made in Geneva are shocking

Opposition leaders condemned by Iran supreme leader

Abdullah Nouri calls gov's prisoner abuse 'retribution' (Farsi) | هشدار عبدالله نوری؛ کاری نکنید که حکومت جا به جا شود

3 Million Basijis Mobilized

Brave student defies the “Supreme Leader” of Iran

Photos of protests by families of political prisoners in front of the prosecutor's office

Iran: Overturn Death Sentences, Other Unfair Convictions

From Tweets

- Zeidabadi in a 2-minute phone call to his wife after 45 days: "I'm still in solitary"

Videos

News Update - October 28, 2009

NiteOwl - Why he's been absent

I'm glad to see he's okay, I've been wondering and worried.

Newslinks

House panel approves bill to punish Iran

Iran worker 'jailing' angers UK

"We'll crush you, we won't let you leave the prison as a hero"

Extremist of the ruling faction are demanding the prosecution and execution of Mousavi (Farsi) | عسکر اولادی:افراطیون جناح حاکم خواستار محاکمه و اعدام میرحسین موسوی هستند

Iranian Reform Cleric: Give Permission For Peaceful Protest!

Iran supreme leader: Questioning elections a crime

Release Iranian-Canadian Blogger after One Year of Arbitrary Detention

Fatemeh Samsarpour, A Woman Shot to Death by Military Guards

Happy birthday, Ahmadinejad

Tajzadeh has called on Shariatmadari for a debate from prison

Saudi official warns Iran not to politicize pilgrimage

Translation of the regime's secret letter to the press

Families Of US Hikers Held In Iran Release Video

Mr. Mostafaie announces new bank account number to collect “blood money”

Ahmadinejad says West now cooperating with Iran

From Misc. Sources

- Families of the political prisoners held a gathering on Wednesday October 28, 2009 in front of Tehran Prosecutor General's Office in protest to the continuation of imprisonment of their loved ones. According to the report by Nooroz, in the latest statement of the political prisoners’ families it has been emphasize...d that if the authorities do not pay any attention to their protest and do not follow up with the condition of their loved ones in the prison as their next move they will do more protests and will go on a sit-in and a mass hunger strike.

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News Update - October 27, 2009

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New Video Of Detained Americans In Iran Shed Hope For Duluth Family

U.S. set to respond if Iran defiant: Obama aide

Families of Iranian detainees to stage protests

Iran hails Turkey's nuclear support

US criticizes Iran over religious minorities treatment (Farsi) |
انتقاد آمریکا از برخورد ایران با اقلیت‌های مذهبی

Iran Hints at Uranium Plan Changes

No lawsuits against Mousavi at Tehran judiciary

Ahmadinejad reiterates Iran right to nuke program

Iran wants big changes to nuclear deal with powers

An Open Letter to President Obama

Election tensions at an Iranian expo

Conservatives Oppose Proposal to Enrich Outside Iran

Coup Agents Confused by “Bill-Writing”

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News Update - October 26, 2009

Newslinks

US funds dry up for Iran rights watchdog

Iran May Endorse Deal

Families of detainees announce they will hold demonstrations for their loved ones (Farsi) | خانواده های زندانيان سياسي روز چهارشنبه تجمع اعتراض آمیز برگزار می کنند
Summary by anonymous: Families of the political prisoners announced by issuing a statement that on Wednesday October 28, 2009 they would have a demonstration in protest to continuation of the imprisonment of their loved ones. According to the report by Nooroz, in the stat...ement of the political prisoners’ families it has been emphasised that if the authorities do not pay any attention to their protest and do not follow up with the condition of their loved ones in the prison as their next move they will do more protests and will go on a mass hunger strike.

Iranian troops arrested inside Pakistan

No news of Ahmad Zeidabadi for 43 days. His wife: the interrogator doesn't let me see him (Farsi) | روز بی‌خبری از احمد زیدآبادی/ همسر زیدآبادی: بازجو نمی‌گذارد احمد را ببیینم43

Iran hints at acceptance of atom deal with powers

MP says Iran leader opposes direct talks with U.S.

Report of Rape yesterday in Karaj's Rajayishahr prison (Farsi) | یک زندانی با دستور یکی از مسئولان زندان مورد تجاوز جنسی قرار گرفت

Iran's Khamenei charges foreign agents of plotting attacks in Iran, Iraq, Pakistan

Iran seen needing 18 months to build atom bomb

Fate of $66 Billion in Oil Revenues Unknown

From Misc. Sources

- A supporter of Ahmadinejad gave a speech at the University of Payam Noor in Mashad. Knowing there would be Green demonstrators, only Basiji students would be invited. Green protesters show up to boo the speaker, and were beaten and sprayed with tear gas.

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Translation of Karroubi's video message in English

News Update - October 25, 2009

Newslinks

Both Iran and West Fear a Trap on Uranium Deal

'Iran is our friend,' says Turkish PM Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Enemies want to disrupt Pak-Iran ties: Zardari

3 Year Prison Sentence for Young Mousavi Campaign Worker

Pictures of Karroubi after the assault by hardliners

Parlemannews report on Beheshti visiting Media Fair - The attackers were Gov news reporters (Farsi) | سربازان خبرنگارنمای گروه فشار به فرزند شهید بهشتی حمله کردند

Iran urges Pakistan to secure

Greens are not Revolutionaries

Iran arrests 12 accused of promoting satanism

A tale of modern Iran: a young woman's flight from her father

Media Fair, Ahmadinejad’s New Nightmare

Officers Take Away 71 Individuals

From Tweets
(Slightly edited for grammar and spelling.)

- A false rumour about Mousavi & Zahra Rahnavand divorce been circulated in coup gov media.

Videos

News Update - October 24, 2009

Disappeared journalist at risk of torture

Newslinks

Gilani assures Iran of tracking down Sistan attackers

Nuclear Negotiations / Don't celebrate yet

Iran, Pakistan agree on joint anti-terrorism mechanism

Top Iran official says West's nuclear plan a cover up for theft

The Karroubi Effect

Selected Headlines from the Tehran Bureau

Rafsanjani allegedly wrote a letter to Ahmadinejad inviting him to Expediency Council meeting (Farsi) | ماجرای تماس هاشمی با احمدی‌نژاد و موسوی

The Week in Green with Hamid Dabashi

Influential Iran lawmakers criticize nuclear deal

Political service editor of Iran paper was in the attack on Karoubi (Farsi) |
دبیر سرویس سیاسی روزنامه ایران عامل حمله به مهدی کروبی (+عکس)

Iran Is Said to Arrest Wives of Many Prominent Detainees

UK expert involved in Iran talks dies mysteriously

UN nuclear team arrives in Iran

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News Update - October 23, 2009

Disappeared journalist at risk of torture

Newslinks

Clashes as Iran opposition leader visits exhibition

Selected headlines from the Tehran Bureau

France, Israel “exchange” nuclear information on Iran

US displeased at delay in Iran response on uranium

Iran universities target of conservative attacks

Terrorism: Iran reaps the whirlwind

Iran will emerge victorious

60 arrested at the prayer session (Farsi) | تعداد بازداشت شدگان مراسم دعای کمیل به 60 نفر رسید

Iran urges Pakistan to hand over rebel group leader

Iran Fails to Endorse U.N. Nuclear Deal

Families of the detainees offer strong words to the coup government (Farsi) | بیانیه جمعی از خانواده‌های زندانیان سیاسی در باره بازداشت‌شدگان دعای کمیل و سایر زندانیان جنبش سبز
Summary by anonymous: Following the arrest of about 30 members of the families of the political prisoners last night (Oct 22, 2009), who had gathered in the residence of Shahabbedin Tabatabai (a detained member of the Participation Front) to pray for his release, families... of political prisoners issued a statement strongly condemning this pathetic act. In this statement addressed to the coup forces they said: “If you have no mercy on our innocent children, at least have mercy on your religion; stop ruling in the name of Islam and [therefore] stop dishonouring Islam [with these acts]. The detention of our loved ones, who had done nothing wrong but expressing their thoughts or at most revealing the bitter truth of the society, is a great oppression and people will not forgive you for this.” They also warned the coup agents: “be afraid of the day that people’s patience is over!”

Grand Ayatollah Bayat-Zanjani praises Karroubi after being attacked by hardliners (Farsi) | گفتگوی تلفنی مرجع عالیقدر با حجت الاسلام و المسلمین
Summary by anonymous: Grand Ayatollah Bayat-Zanjani in a phone conversation with Mehdi Karroubi while denouncing the recent assault against Karroubi in Media Fair by pro-Ahmadinejad hardliners, admired Karroubi’s resistance in front of these obscene and hideous acts. In this conversation Grand Ayatollah Bayat-Zanjani called Karroubi a fighter and a true believer and addressed to him said: “The more influential you are, the more they (pro-coup hardliners) resist you and these insulting attempts [just] reveal how successful you are.”

Grand Ayatollahs Montazeri and Saanei condemn the recent raids on the homes of families of political prisoners (Farsi) | ابراز تاسف آیات عظام منتظری و صانعی از حمله به مراسم دعای کمیل
Summary by anonymous: Grand Ayatollahs Montazeri and Saanei, strongly condemned last night’s (Oct 22, 2009) raid on the families of political prisoners, who had gathered in a religious ceremony in the residence of Shahabbedin Tabatabai (a detained member of the Participation Front) to pray for his release, and the arrest of 30 members of these political prisoners’ families. Grand Ayatollah Montazeri after learning about this pathetic act by coup forces expressed deep sorrow and regret that in the Islamic Republic authorities are now raiding the religious ceremonies! He also reinstated that the original slogan of the revolution which is “Islamic Republic” has been ignored by the rulers and added that the most important slogan of the revolution, which is “Independence, Freedom, and Islamic Republic”, has been ignored and that the meaning of “Republic” in an Islamic government which is basically the same as people’s authority [and democracy], has been ignored and people’s right to be free is being violated. Also, Grand Ayatollah Saanei by strongly condemning this act, advised the families of the political prisoner to be patient and strong, as well as to be more resistance and to spread the information. He also by pointing out the raid on a religious ceremony said that when the families of political prisoners and innocent people are being attacked in a religious ceremony, it shows the weakness of the authorities, meaning that they cannot even tolerate a religious ceremony!

Iran misses atomic deal deadline

Bahai Leaders Must Continue to Wait

I Will Return to Iran

Majlis Reps Have Wrong Address

Revolutionary Guards Killed, Again

State Expects Intelligence from Guards

From Tweets

- Agents attacking the Komail prayer service were masked and armed.

- Mousavi announced he would not renew publication of his newspaper Kalameh Sabz for time being.

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News Update - October 22, 2009

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Iranian Lawmaker Dismisses Uranium Plan

Arrests Made At Event For Jailed Iran Activist

Shahab Tabatabaie's wife has been released (Farsi) | همسر شهاب طباطبایی آزاد شد

‘Everyone Has Forgotten You’

Iran Lawyer Seeks Cash To Spare Young On Death Row

2500 students protested the suspensions (Farsi) | اعتراض ۲۵۰۰ دانشجو به احکام محرومیت

Statement by families of the detainees on prayer session & other green prisoners (Farsi) | بیانیه خانواده‌های زندانیان سیاسی در باره بازداشت‌شدگان دعای کمیل و سایر زندانیان جنبش سبز

Rafsanjani: The clerics should be on people's side when those in power are cruel (Farsi) | هاشمی رفسنجانی: روحانیت باید به هنگام ستم قدرتمندان در كنار مردم باشد

The Faltering Islamic Leviathan

Selected Headlines

Israel, Iran Reportedly Held Secret Nuclear Talks

Battle of the Media between Iran and Saudi Arabia

Who supports Jundallah?

US urging China, Japan to buy less oil from Iran

Decoding the Green Movement’s Slogans

Iran must overturn sentences issued by post-election 'show trial'

Iranian-American Stunned by Sentence

Iran: 5 Executions Include Woman

The mullah's rewrite of Iran's ancient history: Don't overlook this atrocity

Ebadi's husband and sister threatened (Farsi) | خواهر و همسر شیرین عبادی تهدید شدند

What really happened in Vienna

Mass arrests continue; family members of political prisoners among the detained

From Misc. Sources

- Members of Haft-Tappeh labor association are facing threats and being prohibited from going to work for protesting after not receiving their payment for months. They have also been sentenced to jail for six months as a result.

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News Update - October 21, 2009

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Mostafa Tajzadeh tells his wife he is unaware of the process of his case (Farsi) | تاج‌زاده: فرصت شنیدن حرف‌های ماهم برای مردم پیش خواهد آمد/حق وتوی جنتی و همکارانش بزرگترین بدعت در انقلاب است
Summary by anonymous: Mostafa Tajzadeh, former deputy Interior minister and senior member of Mojahedin of the Islamic Revolution Organisation who has been detained since the disputed presidential election in June, in a visit with his wife said that he is unaware of the pr...ocess of his case and emphasized that he has not done anything illegal, so he is ready to face the court PUBLICLY. He was also briefed by his wife about the false accusations made against him by the coup administration’s propaganda. In reaction he calmly and with confidence responded: “Let them say whatever they want in an unchallenged environment and in our absence; there is no doubt that there will be an opportunity for the people to hear our side of the story too! "

The effect of the Green Movement (Farsi) | انتشار بی سابقه اعلامیه های 13 آبان در سطح تهران
Summary by anonymous: It seems like despite the announcement of heavy prison sentences for the political activists, the activities of the Green movement not only have not decreased but are being followed more publicly and extensively. After the presence of Green movement ...in front of Keyhan Newspaper (Coup government’s propaganda) booth in press exhibition in Tehran on Oct. 20th, there have been reports that these days some young members of Green movement are distributing hand outs in the crowded parts of the city inviting people for the next major protest on Nov. 4th.

Iran's Biggest Worry: Growing Ethnic Conflict

The Return of Ayatollah Montazeri (Farsi) | بازگشت آیت الله منتظری

Iran, world powers agree to draft deal on uranium

Iran promises "good news" on nuclear achievements

Mr. Mohajerani goes to Washington

A Green Ayatollah’s Fatwa Against Nukes

Pakistan Says Will Help Iran Find Bomb Culprits

IDF, US forces launch major joint air drills

International Book Fair in Frankfurt Germany

Iran nuclear fuel deal 'agreed'

Iran Keeps Obama Waiting on Nuclear Deal

Iran agrees to ship out enriched uranium to Russia

Most Kahrizak defendants released on bail

Shadi Sadr wins 2009 Human Rights Defenders Tulip Award

From Misc. Sources

- On October, 21 2009 workers of a pipe-making plant in Ahvaz went on strike over not being pad for ten months. People who don't work at the plant also came to join them in support, and chanted "Coup government, resign, resign," "Either justice or death," “Ya Hossein, Mir Hossein," and "God is great" slogans. Even though there's no report on any clashes, Basijis were present and confiscated cellphones from people recording the events.

- Mohamad Mostafaei, Behnoud's lawyer has set up an account to raise diyyah (blood money) to help save the lives of other people, who have been sentenced to death for crimes committed under the age of 18. His blog can be found here.

- Five other people were hanged in Evin prison today.

- Yesterday, six students were suspended from Sharif University for their involvement in protests against the regime.

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News Update - October 20, 2009

Accourding to a source, Safar's execution has been postponed for a month. Let's keep hoping that he and many others young people will not have to face Behnoud's fate. Please help raise awareness and let's all encourage others to join in the fight against the executions of those who committed crimes under the age of eighteen.

Sign the Amnesty petition to halt the execution of Safar Anjooti

Stop Child Executions

Newslinks

U.N. Security Council condemns bomb attack in Iran

Iran nuclear talks 'going slowly'

Three arrested over Iran suicide bombing

Brazil criticized for visit by Iran's president

Selected headlines from the Tehran Bureau

Newsweek: Journalist detained in Iran now in UK

Karoubi: I've prepared myself for everything (Farsi) | مهدی کروبی: "خود را برای همه چیز آماده کرده‌ام"

Iran's evasive blame game

Once again, Qazvin international university turned green (Farsi) | در ادامه اعتراض دانشجویان: دانشگاه بین المللی قزوین بار دیگر سبز شد

IRGC commander calls on Pakistan to allow IRGC military operation in Pakistan (Farsi) | سپاه منتظر مجوز نابودي تروريست‌هادرپاكستان

Two Iranian policemen shot dead in southeast: report

Supporters of Green Movement cause "Keyhan" to close down (Farsi) | هواداران جنبش سبز در افتتاحیه نمایشگاه مطبوعات و خبرگزاریها به غرفه روزنامه كیهان رفتند و به نشانه اعتراض به وضع موجود نمادهای سبز خود را در آنجا نصب كردند
Summary of article by anonymous: Supporters of the green movement caused the closedown of the guestbook of coup propaganda main newspaper "Keyhan" in the press exhibition in Tehran. The flag of "Keyhan" had to be put away as it became green over the hours! Supporters of the green movement planned to hold a protest simultaneously with the opening ceremony of the press exhibition on October 20th but the coup government in a pullback action rearranged the ceremony to be taken place behind closed doors.

Ali Pir Hosseinlou's released prevented (Farsi) | ممانعت از آزادی پیرحسینلو

Iran not to cede 'nuclear rights'

Iran MPs file complaint against opposition leader

Iran attack exposes sectarian divide, Baluch risks

Iran Commander Urges Bombers Held or Pursuit Allowed

Iran parliament votes to end food subsidies

Mohammad Mostafaie: We hope Behnood's fate is not repeated (Farsi) | امیدواریم سرنوشت بهنود تکرار نشود

Iran: 3 detained Americans still face questioning

Iran: Guard death toll raised to 15 in Sunday bomb

Misunderstanding Iran

U.S. officer: If Israel strikes Iran, U.S. will likely join

Iranian press condemns bombing

Coup Perpetrators Insist on Intensifying Security Atmosphere

Coup Supporters Increase Pressure on Karubi

Talks on Iran's uranium to go into a third day

Behind Iran's Diplomatic Snub of France

'Jundallah will receive crushing response soon'

From Misc. Sources

- There is a crowd of one-hundred people standing at the gates of Evin prison, including a lawyer and a rep from UNICEF.

-Network of Green Path Movement (JRS): Mir-Hossein Mousavi and Mehdi Karroubi, in separate messages, condemned suicide operations in Sistan and Baluchestan. Mousavi emphasized in his message that, "uncontrolled violence which is resulted from prejudice and superstition in the eastern borders of our country should force us to think that such seeds, planted at any time and in any place, within a few years will shape roots of such deep crises and make life harder for humans."

From Tweets
(Slightly edited for spelling and grammar)

- Sec forces escorted all foreign reporters into Mosala. They didn’t let them talk to anybody.

- One sec guard has found a green graffiti on Keyhan news stand. Sec forces cover the graffiti with some papers.

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News Update - October 19, 2009

Safar Angooti to be executed October 21 - please take action

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Grand Ayatollah Bayat Zanjani comments on the division within the political conflict (Farsi) | آیت الله بیات زنجانی ضمن حمایت مجدد از موسوی: تکلیف همه ما ایستادن در برابر انحرافات کنونی است
Summary by anonymous: Grand Ayatollah Bayat Zanjani, one of the Marajeh (the highest ranking clerics) in Qum, requested that all people to withstand against what he described as division from the principle of Islamic Republic. The Grand Ayatollah while described the confrontation in Iran as a confrontation between two ideologies said: “One side is defending the “Islamic Republic” while the other side does not believe in “Republic” at all and interprets the “Islamic” part the way it likes.” He also added that he defends an establishment that has justice, freedom, respect for people’s vote and their rights and all of the Islamic Revolution slogans inside of it. He reiterated that one of the reasons behind the 1978 revolution was the fact that authorities had not learned from the past and added: “Unfortunately after a not very long period we are simply being caught by the same bitter historical experience again.”While vaguely condemning the interference of some military personnel in political issues, Grand Ayatollah Bayat Zanjani added that there is a party in Iran that does not consider anyone other than some military personnel suitable to control the political, social or even technological affairs. By pointing out the events after the presidential election he continued: “… the situation has escalated so badly that after the massive obliteration of the character and ideas of Imam’s allies and making up different false accusations against every single one of them, today they even sometimes attack Imam Khomeini's family.”

Iran's Mottaki postpones visit to Yemen

Selected headlines from the Tehran Bureau

Iran's Policies Have A Cost

US, UK and Pakistan behind suicide bombing: Iran

Iran nuclear talks 'off to good start', says UN host

Sheikh of Reform: Mehdi Karroubi

Press group calls for pressure on Iran to free jailed journalists

Rights group urges Iran to drop threat of charges against Karroubi

Khamenei says Iran will punish attackers

Sunni insurgent group in Iran

Why a Bombing in Iran Could Be Bad News for Obama

France removed from Iran uranium suppliers

Mohammad Naeimipour & Ahmad Shirzad write to Tehran's prosecutor regarding their sons' arrest (Farsi) | اگر از همین ابتدا تسلیم فزون خواهان شوید عاقبتی جز بدنامی و نفرین خلق خدا نخواهید داشت

14 Azad university students banned from entering the premises (Farsi) | ممنوع الورود شدن 14 دانشجوی دانشگاه آزاد تهران مرکز

Iran bombing hits Revolutionary Guards prestige at home

Syria condemns terrorist attack in SE Iran

Iranian Revolutionary Guards vow revenge on Britain and US

Iran consortium to get 3rd mobile phone license-paper

Turkey offers condolences over bomb attack in Iran

Mortezavi’s Deputies Depart as Well

Ahmadinejad's theological foes

Azad University Rises Against Coup Government

Iran Signals It May Not Make Nuclear Deal

From Misc. Sources

- Few days ago Zaribafan, Head of the Office of Veteran Affairs of Tehran, in an interview said that if family of Neda Agha-Soltan (the young girl who was shot and killed by basij during one of the peaceful protests) accept that their daughter was kill...ed by the “conspiracy of the enemies” (i.e. foreigners) then they would be covered by Office of Veteran Affairs and would receive benefits and monthly payments. In an interview with VOA, Neda’s mother stressed that they would never accept that their daughter was killed by “conspiracy of the enemies” to receive benefits and monthly payments! She said that their daughter, like Sohrab and other Martyrs of Green movement, was martyred for freedom and what is important for them is that Neda is loved and honoured by the people of Iran and they are proud of this.

- Norooz: Sharif University students are under increasing pressure, the reports say. The disciplinary committee has summoned at least 6 students. 4 of those students are deprived of studying for a semester. According to Amirkabir newsletter, these students are accused of taking part in a demonstration against a speech given by Kamran Daneshjoo, the minister of Science and Technology, in the university on 7th of Mehr (Oct. 1st). According to the sentence of the disciplinary committee, not only are these students banned from studying for half a year, they are not allowed to enter university grounds. This is, however, a primary sentence which can be repealed.

From Tweets
(Slightly edited for spelling and grammar.)

- Intel Ministry contacted parents of Num of Science & Tech U with threats of arrest.

-Outside hall of Amir Kabir UNI, Basiji attacked 1 of the chanting students. Students helped him (the protesting student) to flee.

- More students joining the protest in the Amir Kabir UNI chanting: “Anjomane Basiji nemikhaym nemikhaym”

- Today 3.45pm. Students chanting: Ya hossein Mir Hossein in the hall of Amir Kabir UNI

- Amir Kabir UNI The speaker tries to calm the students but they keep chanting anti-coup gov slogans.

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