Opinion

'Protests to mark first anniversary of 14 February protests'

Iran opposition calls for fresh demonstrations

GVF — Iran’s opposition Green Movement has called for fresh protests on 14 February, just three days after Iran marks the 33rd anniversary of the Islamic Revolution.

Supreme Leader under mounting pressure

‘Apologise, impeach Ahmadinejad, step down,' dissidents tell Khamenei

In a strongly worded private letter to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, Iran’s most senior political figure Ahmad Sadr Haj-Seyed Javadi called for an end to the house arrest of opposition leaders Mir Hosseib Mousavi and Mahdi Karroubi, as well as the impeachment of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad for misconduct as president.

Video: Voices for Peace - Final Cut

A public service announcement featuring fifty Iranian Americans: who we are, what we believe in and why we're for peace.

'Iranians sensitive to act endangering national security'

230 Iranian dissidents 'strongly' condemn nuclear assassination

GVF — More than 230 Iranian activists have “strongly” condemned the recent assassination of a chemist involved in the country’s nuclear programme, warning that Iranians will not tolerate any action that endangered the lives of Iranian citizens and violated Iran’s national security.

Insight: At the sharp end of Iranian sanctions

Tehran factory worker Mohammad Varamini lost his job of 14 years when rising energy costs and shrinking sales drove the tile maker that employed him out of business. His tale is a familiar one, repeated across Iran where hundreds of firms have been shuttered over the past year, a consequence of international sanctions and economic mismanagement.

'Leader worried about upcoming elections'

'Regime unable to try green leaders,' says Khamenei aide

GVF — A close aide to Iran’s Supreme Leader says that authorities are unable to put the leaders of the Green Movement on trial because of their followers.

Authorities' unease over fresh demonstrations

Heavy security deployment in Tehran amidst protest fears

GVF — Security is said to be “tight” in the Iranian capital, amidst fears of a fresh wave of opposition protests on Ashura and national Students Day.

Opinion: Consequences of military attack on Iran

On different occasions, I have warned about the threat of a military attack on Iran; in my opinion, this has never been as serious as it is today.

Cartoon: 'A gift' by Mana Neyestani

Cartoon by Mana Neyestani: 'A gift'

Family of slain protester: ‘Tell Alireza’s story to the world’

Protester wounded in 2009 demonstrations dies from wounds

GVF — Another Green Movement protester wounded during the protests that erupted following the country’s 2009 presidential election has passed away in Boston, Massachusetts following a stroke.