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Iran Goes on Strike

Reza Aslan reports that opposition leaders in Iran are planning a three-day strike to be carried out under the cover of a religious holiday. The revolution, it turns out, is far from over.

Iran pop
Nariman Hamed
Irans We Are the World

Social media brought crucial news out of Iran—now it’s being used to send songs of solidarity in. WATCH VIDEO of Iranian-American musicians blasting anthems of support to their peers in Tehran.

More Trouble for Hardliners
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More Trouble for Hardliners

Roxana Saberi, out of prison in Tehran and safe on American soil, says Iran's rulers won't be able to quiet the nation's unrest.

Meanwhile In Iran
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Meanwhile In Iran

Here are five big stories you may have missed while obsessing over Michael Jackson. By Benjamin Sarlin.

The Mullahs Secret Battle
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The Mullahs Secret Battle

The uprising's power struggle has shifted from the streets to the backrooms of the government. But The Daily Beast's Reza Aslan writes that, despite rumors, demonstrators are hardly giving up.

Iran police
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Inside Khameneis Police State

The Daily Beast's Scott Horton examines what the Green Revolution is up against—from the organized violence of the Baij paramilitary, to torture and forced confessions, and even bullet fees charged to relatives of those executed.

Explosive Videos From Tehran
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Explosive Videos From Tehran

The Iranian government may have banned foreign journalists from covering protests, but that hasn’t stopped a flood of user-generated videos—many quite disturbing—from hitting the Internet.

New Photos of the Clashes
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New Photos of the Clashes

As streams of people pour into the streets of Tehran each day in protest of the presidential elections, harrowing images of an increasingly bloody revolt continue to emerge. VIEW OUR PHOTOS.

Guide to Irans Power Players
Guide to Irans Power Players

The battle between pro-democracy activists and the hardline regime over President Ahmadinejad's disputed election victory is the culmination of years of tension between a variety of powerful leaders.

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Iran Goes on Strike
Reza Aslan reports that opposition leaders in Iran are planning a three-day strike to be carried out under the cover of a religious holiday. The revolution, ...
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Iran's 'We Are the World'

Social media brought crucial news out of Iran—now it’s being used to send songs of solidarity in. WATCH VIDEO of Iranian-American musicians blasting anthems of support to their peers in Tehran.

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More Trouble for Hardliners
Roxana Saberi, out of prison in Tehran and safe on American soil, says Iran's rulers won't be able to quiet the nation's unrest.
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Meanwhile, In Iran...
Here are five big stories you may have missed while obsessing over Michael Jackson. By Benjamin Sarlin.
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The Mullahs' Secret Battle
The uprising's power struggle has shifted from the streets to the backrooms of the government. But The Daily Beast's Reza Aslan writes that, despite rumors, ...
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Inside Khamenei's Police State
The Daily Beast's Scott Horton examines what the Green Revolution is up against—from the organized violence of the Baij paramilitary, to torture and fo...
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Explosive Videos From Tehran
The Iranian government may have banned foreign journalists from covering protests, but that hasn’t stopped a flood of user-generated videos—many ...
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New Photos of the Clashes
As streams of people pour into the streets of Tehran each day in protest of the presidential elections, harrowing images of an increasingly bloody revolt con...
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Guide to Iran's Power Players
The battle between pro-democracy activists and the hardline regime over President Ahmadinejad's disputed election victory is the culmination of years of tens...
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Unrest Continues in Tehran

Protesters continue to defy the police and military in Tehran. In this video, the crowds can be heard chanting "Allahu Akbar" or "God is great."

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Guide to Iran's Power Players

The battle between pro-democracy activists and the hardline regime over President Ahmadinejad's disputed election victory is the culmination of years of tension between a variety of powerful leaders. Who are the major players in the standoff?

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