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Iranian Alert - June 8, 2005 - The Student Movement Website back online!
Regime Change Iran ^ | 6.8.2005 | DoctorZin

Posted on 06/08/2005 5:37:40 PM PDT by DoctorZIn

SMCCDI Website back online!

I just heard from Aryo Pirouznia, director of the Student Movement Coordinating Committee for Democracy in Iran (SMCCDI) he told me that their website is back online.

Just as mysteriously as it went down, the web host decided to put it back up.

We will post more on this later.

We want to thank everyone that responded to our call form help.

I believe, collectively our efforts made the difference.

A Daily Briefing of Major News Stories on Iran:



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1 posted on 06/08/2005 5:37:48 PM PDT by DoctorZIn
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Join Us At Today's Iranian Alert Thread – The Most Underreported Story Of The Year!

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2 posted on 06/08/2005 5:39:05 PM PDT by DoctorZIn (Until they are Free, "We shall all be Iranians!")
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To: DoctorZIn

Reza Pahlavi, seen here in 2004, oldest son of the late Shah of Iran Mohammad Reza Pahlavi announced he will hold a three-day fast on behalf of political prisoners in Iran(AFP/File)

3 posted on 06/08/2005 5:51:44 PM PDT by F14 Pilot (Democracy is a process not a product)
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To: DoctorZIn
Check out the massive celebration and unrest in Iran today.

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1419080/posts
4 posted on 06/08/2005 6:24:00 PM PDT by DoctorZIn (Until they are Free, "We shall all be Iranians!")
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To: DoctorZIn
Inspectors at the UN's nuclear authority, the International Atomic Energy Agency, have been investigating the worst nuclear smuggling racket ever uncovered, headed by the Pakistani scientist Abdul Qadeer Khan. The operation was discovered two years ago to be selling sensitive nuclear technology to Libya and Iran.

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5 posted on 06/08/2005 6:48:46 PM PDT by Calpernia (Breederville.com)
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To: F14 Pilot

Hmmmmm - almost as handsome as his Daddy.


6 posted on 06/08/2005 7:04:10 PM PDT by Just A Nobody (I - L O V E - my attitude problem!)
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Pictures of last night's celebrations:
http://www.iranian.com/Sports/2005/June/Tehran/index.html

http://roozonline.com/01newsstory/007645.shtml


7 posted on 06/09/2005 7:15:37 AM PDT by persiandissident (Free The People, Please)
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Wed.June 8/ 05

Statement by " Committee for the Freedom of Zarafshan"

Homa Zarafshan is arrested !

6 people who staged a protest in front of Evin prison including Mrs. Homa Zarafshan the wife of Naser Zarafshan on Wed. June 7 /05 have been arrested by security agents.These people in solidarity with the hunger strike by Naser Zarafshan staged a peaceful protest in front of Evin prison.
Shahla Entesari, Najaf Rahimi, Asadollahi brothers and another lady are among the people who have been arrested in front of Evin prison."Committee for the Freedom of Zarafshan " has published a statement and while protesting to the action by security agents has announced that will continue its actions in solidarity with Naser Zarafshan and other friends who have been arrested.


8 posted on 06/09/2005 7:19:51 AM PDT by persiandissident (Free The People, Please)
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http://www.pressreleases.be/script_UK/newsdetail.asp?nDays=d&ID=27152
Time: 21:36
Date: June 9,2005
Sender Name: PR Newswire


PR Newswire: Iranians Feel America's Presence in the Region Helps Their Chances at Freedom

WASHINGTON, June 9 /PRNewswire/ --

- Historic Survey Finds Plurality of Iranians Uneasy if Regime Were to Develop
WMD's

A recent public opinion survey of Iranians, conducted by The Tarrance Group,
surprisingly found that a vast majority (74%) of Iranians feel America's
presence in the Middle East will increase the probability of democracy in their
own country. The survey, which was the first of its kind, found two-thirds of
Iranians believe that regime change in Iraq has been a positive for both
neighboring countries: with 66% believing that it served Iran's national
interests, while 65% believed the Iraqi people will, in the long-run, be better
off.

Commissioned by the Iran Institute for Democracy, the survey discovered that a
solid majority (65%) of Iranian adults consider fundamental change in Iran's
system of government, especially its Constitution, a must to bring freedom and
more opportunities to their homeland.

Validating reports of widespread discontent with the clerical regime,
three-fourths of Iranians (73%) support the call for a national referendum
through which Iranians are given a chance to choose the form of government of
their choice. Significantly, almost all Iranians reject their government's
attempts to keep exiled Iranians out of the political and economic equation of
Iran. Fully 84% of all Iranians say Iranians living abroad should have a role
in shaping the political and economic future of their homeland.

Presidential Election:

Regarding the forthcoming Presidential elections, in a troubling sign for the
regime, nearly four of every five Iranians (79%) say that the upcoming
elections should not be held unless they are free, fair and transparent.

While more than 70% of Iranians feel the world is closely monitoring the June
17 election process, in a telling sign, 57% of the population would be inclined
to support a boycott of the elections if conditions for a free, fair and
transparent election are not met.

Demonstrating disinterest in the pool of candidates, only 39% of adults were
able to choose a candidate representing their viewpoint, with Hashemi
Rafsanjani only leading (32%) among those who could identify with a candidate.
Hence, Mr. Rafsanjani only enjoys 13% support among all Iranians, including
those who could not identify an acceptable candidate. That said, when asked to
make a prediction, 42% of all surveyed predicted Rafsanjani would be declared
the winner of elections, indicating a perception of a predetermined conclusion.

Nuclear Issue:

On the nuclear issue, a solid majority of surveyed respondents inside Iran
(60%) feel that the international community's worry about the prospects of
terrorists obtaining weapons of mass destruction is real. Further, a plurality
(42%) says the Islamic Republic gaining access to nuclear weapons would add to
their anxiety, discomfort and inability to sleep comfortably at night, while
only 37% say it would not burden their peace of mind.

Methodology

Commissioned by the Iran Institute for Democracy, the survey was conducted
among N=758 adults age 16+ (voting age) in Iran, from May 26 through June 4,
2005. Sample design, questionnaire design, and data processing were conducted
by The Tarrance Group. Random digit dialing (RDD) was used to generate the
sample, and interviews were conducted via telephone from a call center in the
United States using Farsi-speaking interviewers. The margin of error associated
with a sample of this size of +/- 3.6%, at the 95% confidence level. The
average interview length was 24.6 minutes.


9 posted on 06/09/2005 1:34:08 PM PDT by persiandissident (Free The People, Please)
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To: persiandissident

That can be true!


10 posted on 06/09/2005 1:41:05 PM PDT by F14 Pilot (Democracy is a process not a product)
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11 posted on 06/09/2005 1:47:02 PM PDT by Khashayar (Screw You and Your Gas!)
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Michael Jackson supporter Bita from Iran colors a poster outside Jackson's Neverland Ranch in Los Olivos, California June 9, 2005. Jurors in Michael Jackson's sex-abuse trial ended a shortened fifth day of deliberations without reaching a verdict on Thursday, hours after the pop star returned home from his latest trip to the hospital. REUTERS/Phil Klein

12 posted on 06/09/2005 2:03:59 PM PDT by Khashayar (Screw You and Your Gas!)
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13 posted on 06/09/2005 6:32:09 PM PDT by DoctorZIn (Until they are Free, "We shall all be Iranians!")
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