On AlterNet: Mousavi

Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "Mousavi"

Obama to Iranian Protesters: History Is on Your Side

Matthew Duss, ThinkProgress. December 29, 2009.

In an address delivered from Honolulu, the president condemned Iran's leadership.

Why Is a Liberal Israel Analyst Echoing Neocon Fearmongering on Iran?

Joshua Holland, AlterNet. July 17, 2009.

MJ Rosenberg buys into the 'Iran as existential threat' frame.

Who Represents Iranians? According to the Right, Left, and Center Press, Anybody but Ahmadinejad

Jasmin Ramsey, PULSE. June 30, 2009.

Most stories show Mousavi supporters at their heart, but the question of who truly represents the majority has yet to be answered.

Iran Had a Democracy Before We Took It Away

Chris Hedges, Truthdig. June 23, 2009.

Iranians do not need or want us to teach them about liberty and representative government. It is we who need to be taught.

Iran's Balance of Power Has Been Upended -- Is the Country Teetering Toward Civil War?

Robert Dreyfuss, The Nation. June 18, 2009.

Things are ugly now. But they could rapidly get a lot uglier, more violent, and more civil war-like. Will opposition maintain its momentum?

Why U.S. Neocons Want Ahmadinejad to Win

Stephen Zunes, AlterNet. June 17, 2009.

American conservatives and Iranian hard-liners need each other.

Latest from Iran: Protester Shot Dead; Mousavi Not Optimistic About Election Appeal

The Guardian June 15, 2009.

Militia Fire on Mousavi Rally, At Least 1 Person Reported Dead

The Associated Press June 15, 2009.

Gunmen have fired on opposition protesters at a massive march over alleged election fraud, killing at least one person.

What the U.S. Can Do to Actually Help Iran (Hint: It's Not Decrying Sham Elections)

Shirin Sadeghi, Huffington Post. June 15, 2009.

If Obama is truly supportive of the Iranian people's desire for change, it will stop providing the Republic with anti-American fodder.

Pre-Election Poll Predicted Ahmadinejad Win

Robert Naiman, Just Foreign Policy. June 15, 2009.

The May 11 numbers from Terror Free Tomorrow and The New America Foundation concluded, "Ahmadinejad Front Runner in Upcoming Elections."

Khamenei Calls for Inquiry as Demonstrators Defy Ban

Robert F. Worth, The New York Times June 15, 2009.

More than half a million protesters massed in the streets of Tehran to renew the challenge to the outcome of the vote.

Mousavi Rally Draws Tens of Thousands in Tehran

Reuters June 15, 2009.

Protesters converged on Revolution Square, where the former prime minister was expected to call for calm after two days of violent unrest.

Iran's Stolen Election Has Sparked an Uprising -- What Should the U.S. Do?

Stephen Zunes, AlterNet. June 15, 2009.

Can the United States speed the process for greater freedom in Iran? Yes. By staying out of the way as much as possible.

Polling Guru: Analysis Showing Iran Vote was Rigged Has Major Flaws

Staff, AlterNet. June 14, 2009.

Nate Silver, a respected statistician, says 'not so fast' ...

Mousavi Asks Guardians Council to Set Aside Iran Tally (Plus BBC Video on Protests)

Staff, AlterNet. June 14, 2009.

Mousavi claims vote rigging is to blame for his defeat to President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.

Iran: Ahmadinejad Defiant as Protests Rage; Election Broadcasts Reportedly Disrupted

Agence France PresseJune 14, 2009.

The latest developments from Iran.

Juan Cole: Iran Election Numbers Don't Add Up

Juan Cole, Informed Comment. June 14, 2009.

It looks like the election was stolen.

Has the Election Been Stolen in Iran?

Stephen Zunes, AlterNet. June 13, 2009.

If it is true that Ahmadinejad's victory is fraudulent, it'll be a dream come true for those pushing a more confrontational approach with Iran.

(Updated) Iran Vote: Fraud or Journos' Wishful Thinking?

Joshua Holland, AlterNet. June 13, 2009.

Take everything with a grain of salt.

Ahmadinejad Wins Iran Vote in Landslide; Opposition Protests

Jay Deshmukh, Agence France Presse. June 13, 2009.

Ahmadinejad's supporters declare victory while Mousavi backers take to the streets.

Iran's Election Tension: Will the Losing Side Accept the Ballot Results?

Robert Dreyfuss, The Nation. June 11, 2009.

There's no denying the political and social movement that is building against Ahmadinejad. Iran is deeply divided.

Ahmadinejad Lashes Out at Rival Before Iran Vote

Anna Johnson, The Associated Press June 10, 2009.

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) -- Iran's hard-line president took a final shot at his rivals Wednesday during his last public pre-election rally, accusing them of resorting to a smear campaign against him similar to the one used by Adolf Hitler's propaganda minister.