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Death to the Islamic Republic

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Report posted by the leftwing Bazr student group The Arab spring has reached Tehran. It is the morning of February 14 and crowds are already gathering. People are exchanging smiles even if they don’t know each other. Security forces are trying to stop shopkeepers shutting their businesses, but most don’t pay any attention. Vassl Square: I am ...

Hope and anticipation: interview with an Iranian student at Tehran University

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iranian student protest june 2009

Afshin is a student at Tehran University who was involved in the protests following the presidential elections. He spoke to the Weekly Worker ... Can you explain what happened and the reaction from the authorities? The protest at Tehran University was one of the first post-election movements. Students started to gather near the main gate chanting slogans such ...