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.
- Iran va Jahan reports that most observers seem to be missing a veritable seismic popular movement for radical change in Iran.
- Khaleej Times reports that Iran gave the EU3 one last chance to strike a deal.
- Khaleej Times reported that a senior Iranian envoy urged Washington to make a courageous first move for reconciliation.
- Axis Globe reported on Russia and the Development of the Iranian Missile Program.
- Iran Focus reported that Iranian students booed Rafsanjani ally at election rally.
- Islamic Republic News Agency reported that Iran's Interior Ministry threatened to disclose 'startling' tactics which 'certain candidates' had adopted.
- Financial Times reported that the Iranian election throws spotlight on small-town politics.
- Committee to Protect Bloggers reported that a threatened Iranian blogger asks for legal help.
- Washington Post reported that the Bush administration, has given up on its attempt to force out Mohamed ElBaradei as director general of the IAEA.
- Tribune News Service reported that the Iran-India gas pipeline gets Musharraf's nod.
- Press Trust of India reported that US not pressuring Pak over Indo-Iran pipeline: Croker.
- FrontPageMag.com asks Is Europe Dying?
- Victor Davis Hanson published an analysis of our strange war - Looking ahead, our options.
- The Washington Post reported the CIA would be given authority to coordinate all human intelligence activities overseas, including those carried out by Pentagon and FBI personnel, in legislation pending in Congress.
- Daily Star reported the Rafsanjani campaign complains of arson and graffiti attacks.
- And finally, more photos of Iran's election campaigning.
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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)
Hmmmmm - almost as handsome as his Daddy.
Pictures of last night's celebrations:
http://www.iranian.com/Sports/2005/June/Tehran/index.html
http://roozonline.com/01newsstory/007645.shtml
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.
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.
That can be true!
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
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