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As domestic & foreign crises grow, #Iran's state media are spreading rumors of a possible end to the house arrest of former PM Mir Hossein Mousavi (R), his wife Zahra Rahnavard & former parliament speaker Mehdi Karobi.
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As domestic & foreign crises grow, #Iran's state media are spreading rumors of a possible end to the house arrest of former PM Mir Hossein Mousavi (R), his wife Zahra Rahnavard & former parliament speaker Mehdi Karobi.
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If you search their names, #MSM & other outlets favoring the appeasement approach vis-a-vis #Iran will tell you they were the supposed "opposition leaders" of the 2009 "Green Movement."
The same protests Obama betrayed.
#WalkAway
If you search their names, #MSM & other outlets favoring the appeasement approach vis-a-vis #Iran will tell you they were the supposed "opposition leaders" of the 2009 "Green Movement."
The same protests Obama betrayed.
#WalkAway
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Unfortunately, as people were in the streets in 2009 ready to sacrifice everything to topple #Iran's mullahs, these three figures betrayed the nation & lacked the courage to call for a revolution.
Instead, they have constantly promoted the illusion of reform from within.
Unfortunately, as people were in the streets in 2009 ready to sacrifice everything to topple #Iran's mullahs, these three figures betrayed the nation & lacked the courage to call for a revolution.
Instead, they have constantly promoted the illusion of reform from within.
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True or not the news about their house arrest coming to an end, I believe this is nothing but yet another plot blueprinted by #Iran's regime to once again claim reform from within is possible.
Iran's protesters made their positions clear about this:
True or not the news about their house arrest coming to an end, I believe this is nothing but yet another plot blueprinted by #Iran's regime to once again claim reform from within is possible.
Iran's protesters made their positions clear about this:
https://twitter.com/HeshmatAlavi/status/947046359764492288
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If you want my opinion, this signals #Iran's fear of escalating #IranProtests & mounting foreign isolation, with calls for #IranRegimeChange heard more than ever before.
If you want my opinion, this signals #Iran's fear of escalating #IranProtests & mounting foreign isolation, with calls for #IranRegimeChange heard more than ever before.
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And more specifically, #Iran's regime specifically fears the Iranian opposition President @Maryam_Rajavi, the NCRI (@iran_policy) coalition, and its cornerstone member, the People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK).
And more specifically, #Iran's regime specifically fears the Iranian opposition President @Maryam_Rajavi, the NCRI (@iran_policy) coalition, and its cornerstone member, the People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK).
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Many will oppose me, which is absolutely fine.
And regarding those who will resort to foul language & false allegations against me & the true Iranian opposition coalition I just named, I assure you they have no interest in #Iran's people enjoying true democracy & freedom.
Many will oppose me, which is absolutely fine.
And regarding those who will resort to foul language & false allegations against me & the true Iranian opposition coalition I just named, I assure you they have no interest in #Iran's people enjoying true democracy & freedom.
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One day, sooner than later, I am confident I will be proven right.
One day, sooner than later, I am confident I will be proven right.
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