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An anonymous member of Iran's Basij militia has told the <em>Jerusalem Post</em> of his role in suppressing protesters during the recent post-election riots, as well as acts of physical and sexual violence conducted by the paramilitary group.

Iranian Basij militia member tells of violence, rape and executions

Jul 22, 2009

Americans like their conflicts with good guys and bad guys, says <b>Tony Karon</b>, but in situations like Iran, Darfur and China, trying to make everything fit a Cold War script can have a tragic outcome.

Americans like their conflicts in black and white

Jul 20, 2009

<em>Newsweek</em>'s Iranian correspondent Maziar Bahari has been imprisoned in Iran since 21 June, without formal charges or access to a lawyer. The news-magazine call on the Iranian government for justice.

Newsweek defend imprisoned journalist

Jul 14, 2009

Ahmad Batebi, an icon of Iranian student protests that took place 10 years ago speaks to <em>The Daily Beast</em> about the latest wave of uprising and dissent in the country -- and why he believes it is unstoppable.

Iran protests, then and now

Jul 10, 2009

A doctor working in Tehran writes in the <em>Guardian</em> that the death toll from the post-election protests is far higher than the official figure of 20, and that medical staff are being pressured to cover up the real figures.

Iran protestor deaths covered up

Jul 10, 2009

With thousands of Iranians defying the country's security crackdown to return to the streets in renewed protests, police and militia have retaliated violently with tear gas and batons. Nevertheless, says the <em>NYT</em>, the mood remained "festive".

Iranian police move to crush renewed protests

Jul 10, 2009

<em>Newsweek</em> journalist Maziar Bahari and a number of reformist leaders in Iran are to face trial accused of "acting against national security."

Lawyer: Newsweek journo on trial in Iran

Jul 07, 2009

Twitter's role as a window to Iran in the fallout of the country's presidential election warrants consideration for the Nobel Peace Prize, argues <b>Mark Pfeifle</b>. In other news: a thousand "social media commentators" just wet themselves.

Why Twitter deserves the Nobel Peace Prize

Jul 07, 2009

Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is blaming unspecified "conspiracies" and Iran's "enemies" for the country's recent turmoil following his election, but has nevertheless hailed his victory as a triumph for the nation. <b>Meanwhile...</b> <ul><li>TIMES: <a href="http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/middle_east/article6618756.ece">Mousavi, Khatami denounce government</a> </li><li>NYT: <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/02/world/middleeast/02iran.html?_r=2&hp">Europe might pull out diplomats</a> </li><li>ECONOMIST: <a href="http://www.economist.com/world/mideast-africa/displayStory.cfm?story_id=13937163&source=features_box2">Iran's regime digs in</a> </li><li>GUARDIAN: <a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2009/jun/30/iran-khamenei-rafsanjani-clerics">Clerics pose little threat to Khamenei</a> </li><li>FP: <a href="http://rothkopf.foreignpolicy.com/posts/2009/06/29/how_michael_jackson_answered_the_ayatollahs_prayers">Jackson answers Ayatollah's prayers</a></li></ul>

Ahmadinejad: It’s over, I won

Jul 02, 2009

Crikey has been put in touch with an Iranian refugee who now has permanent residency in Australia. One of his brothers lives and works in Tehran, staying in touch with phone calls.

Eyewitness risks his life to tell Tehran’s stories

Jul 01, 2009

Iran’s Guardian Council has finished recounting a random 10% of votes from June 12's presidential election. Uphshot? No irregularities. And President Ahmadinejad's vote count just got bigger.

Ahmadinejad wins. Again!

Jun 30, 2009

Obama may be adamant about engaging with Iran, but finding the right people to deal with in the country's convoluted system of governance could be prove difficult. <b>Amir Taheri</b> gives a who's-who of Iran's ruling elite.

Who should we negotiate with in Iran?

Jun 29, 2009

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