Iranian Alert -- DAY 31 -- LIVE THREAD PING LIST [Riots erupt]

Live Thread Ping List | 7.10.2003 | DoctorZin

[DoctorZIn]

The next 24-72 hours may be the most important in Iran's history. As Michael Ledeen posted yesterday, "...we can already say that the regime's intimidation was not successful. And you have to admire the courage of these young Iranians..." The events there are encouraging.

We have heard of a demonstration yesterday with about 100,000 Iranians in the Pars region of the city of Tehran. This is a huge demonstration given that the regime was doing everything possible to keep people from gathering in this matter.

We are continuing to hear of the regime’s jamming of the broadcasts in much of Iran. But apparently the signals are getting through much more often.

Iran is a country ready for a regime change. If you follow this thread you will witness, I believe, the transformation of a country. This daily thread provides a central place where those interested in the events in Iran can find the best news and commentary.

Please continue to post your news stories and comments to this thread.

Thanks for all the help.

DoctorZin

[illumini]

FREE IRAN NOW!

[Khashayar]

An Iranian reporter missing.
Mrs. Kazemi is reported missing while taking pictures in north of Tehran.
She lived in Canada but came back to Iran to make some reports. Canadian government is investigating the event and asked Iranian official to clarify her status.
(( Source: BBC world, Persian Service )).

[MLedeen]

This Powell story is disinformation. If you read the text of his interview with Sean Hannity you will see that he twice supported the demonstrators against the government, and his remark about staying out--for the moment--referred to military intervention, not political support.

This was as fine a bit of disinformation as I have seen since the glory days of the KGB.

I wrote about it in the NY Sun on Monday.

[nuconvert]

Okay. Who's still awake?

[nuconvert]

I see Ernest at the Beach posted the satellite story. Good. Very interesting and disturbing.

[firewalk]

Thanks for the ping
good morning

[Texas_Dawg]

We have heard of a demonstration yesterday with about 100,000 Iranians in the Pars region of the city of Tehran.

Khashayar,

What are the largest demonstrations you have seen or heard of in Tehran since yesterday?

[Khashayar]

The biggest one I saw, was around 1000.
Remember Tehranpars region is a rich area in Eastside of Tehran and has narrow streets, such amount of people can fill the whole region and no one can stop them.
In fact, a protest in that scale, If it happens, will end the Mullahs.
and 100,000 people is unbelievable there.
Well, I could see protests but it was sporadic,
Police presence was very heavy in all areas.
They blocked all roads and routes.

[nuconvert]

We received such varying numbers. What seems to be the feeling there now about it all? Are people hearing of many arrests?

[RaceBannon]

see khashayars post above

The biggest one I saw, was around 1000.
Remember Tehranpars region is a rich area in Eastside of Tehran and has narrow streets, such amount of people can fill the whole region and no one can stop them.
In fact, a protest in that scale, If it happens, will end the Mullahs.
and 100,000 people is unbelievable there.
Well, I could see protests but it was sporadic,
Police presence was very heavy in all areas.
They blocked all roads and routes.

[Texas_Dawg]

What is the general attitude of the police? Can any of them be turned against the mullahs? The freedom movement needs to work on getting police to turn to their side over time.

[Khashayar]

Well, If you have already followed the Live Thread Pings, You can find understand that all Iranians do not want this form of ruling system.
Most of the security forces are not Iranian, They look like Arabs, Iraqis, Afghans and lebanese.
Iranian Army ( not revolutionary guards ) have been trained in the US and western countries in the 70's. They are pro-democracy, They wont shoot at people.
But those forces in Police and even in security forces who are Iranian, are tired of Economical problems like poverty, expenses and so on. They are part of our society.
The Mullahs are our problem not their tools.

[Texas_Dawg]

But those forces in Police and even in security forces who are Iranian, are tired of Economical problems like poverty, expenses and so on. They are part of our society. The Mullahs are our problem not their tools.

I understand, but at some point they have to understand that they have to be part of the protests as well. They can't be helping to block off the streets. They have to turn in mass against the government and the Arab and foreign tools of the mullahs. Easier said than done, of course, but over time, if the students and freedom fighters work on the police and army, they can get them to turn on the mullahs. When they can do this, this is usually the final step before the fall. Keep up your hard work!

[nuconvert]

And now, how are people feeling after the demonstrations last night? Are they angry over arrests? Is there still a desire to continue?

[nuconvert]

Don't like these long pauses.

[nuconvert]

Are you there?

[Khashayar]

I am here and I m fine.
Well, I dont have any idea about the aftermath of the last night protests.
I will let you know more soon. g2g now

[Smile-n-Win]

Mohammed ElBaradei, the Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency, said that he would send a team of experts to Iran next week

Oh no, it's starting again...

[CougarGA7]

Stay safe. Thank you for the first hand information you have been giving us.

[Texas_Dawg]

A good article from NationalReview.com today:

http://www.nationalreview.com/comment/comment-afshar071003.asp

"TEHRAN, IRAN — July 9, 2003, proved to be another important date in the contemporary history of my nation. In Engelab Square in the heart of Tehran, right outside the University of Tehran, the Iranian people once again demonstrated their desire for freedom — and willingness to fight for it.

"I know, I was standing there."