Iran Protests: Why the Green Movement Won't Quit

Brutal crackdowns, disguised riot police, and blocked websites weren't enough to stop tens of thousands of Iranians from flooding the streets Monday, inspired by Egypt and Tunisia. Omid Memarian and Roja Heydarpour on their surprising resurgence.

Published Feb. 14 2011 8:09PM EST

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Brutal crackdowns, riot police, and blocked websites didn't stop thousands of Iranians from flooding the streets Monday. Omid Memarian and Roja Heydarpour report.

A man in Tehran climbed a crane about five stories tall Monday, waved pictures and symbols of Iran’s green movement, and threatened to jump to his death.