Blogs Posts on "Mehdi Karroubi"

Iran: Parliamentary leader dismisses sex abuse claims by Tea And Politics on Aug 13, 2009An update on this story: “Claims of sexual abuse of detained protestors are sheer lies,” said Ali Larijani, cited by Iran’s Press TV website. “Following a precise and comprehensive inquiry into (the treatment of) detainees at...

Iran Remains Tense: Tribute To Neda by Last Person Left on Jun 26, 2009As the situation in Iran continues to deteriorate, the government has stepped up its bloody repression against its citizens. Opposition presidential candidates Mehdi Karroubi and Mohsen Rezai have quietly scaled back their criticism of the electoral...

Iran Pulls a Zimbabwe: Sham Elections! by Last Person Left on Jun 13, 2009The ayatollahs in Iran have put an end to its people desire for reform by essentially rigging yesterday’s presidential elections in favor of incumbent President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. According to authorities, Mr. Ahmadinejad garnered 62.3% of the v...

2009 Iranian Elections: Nuclear Power Still A Go Even If Reformers Win by Last Person Left on Feb 27, 2009The decision by former Iranian President Mohammad Khatami to challenge incumbent President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad will pose a fascinating set of circumstances for both the Iranian people and the nascent foreign policy direction of U.S. President Barack...

2009 Iranian Elections: Nukes Still A Go Even If Reformers Win by Last Person Left on Feb 27, 2009The decision by former Iranian President Mohammad Khatami to challenge incumbent President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad will pose a fascinating set of circumstances for both the Iranian people and the nascent foreign policy direction of U.S. President Barack...