Iran Erupts?

National Review Online's "The Corner" section ^ | 3/16/2004 | Kathryn Jean Lopez

[WarrenC]

IRAN ERUPTS? [Kathryn Jean Lopez]

Secondhand, from an Iranian:

I am listening to KRSI (Radio Sedaye Iran) right now. There are many Iranians calling (from Tehran, and Gorgan, etc.).

All reports indicate that almost every neighborhood in Tehran is on fire. People are throwing home-made bombs, Molotov cocktails, etc. into the homes of mullahs, and burning pictures of Khamenei in complete defiance of his recent edict to mourn during the month of Muharram.

Background: Khamenei delivered a declaration (not really a fatwa, although some say it was) to Iranians to honor the month of Muharram, which started about two weeks ago, and to mourn and not have any parties of merriment. Well, the problem is that the Iranian New Year (Nowrouz), March 20th (totally non-religious and cultural event -- although Zoroastrian in origin) falls in the middle of this, and Iranians were enraged about this edict.

Tomorrow is the last Wednesday of the Iranian calendar year (called Chahar Shanbeh soori), and traditionally Iranians burn small bonfires and jump over them and celebrate the ending of the old year and welcome the new.

As a measure of defiance of Khamenei's Islamic Rule, and in celebration of ancient (non-Islamic) Persian customs, Iranians have taken to the streets in complete defiance of Khamenei's edict, saying that they will 'burn the mullahs out of their homes'. They are celebrating Chahar Shanbeh Soori. There are huge bonfires, bomb-throwing, merriment and the welcoming of the last days of the mullahcracy. In their own way Iranians are making a huge statement.

You can listen to the news yourself (in Farsi of course) everyone is very happy and celebrating defying the mullahs and burning of Khamenei's picture and trying to burn all mullah's houses. There are people calling from all over Tehran, from Gorgan, and northern provinces... It is amazing!

Posted at 04:12 PM

[WarrenC]

There are two more links related to Iran on NRO's "The Corner" section just above this post by Ms. Lopez.

[cmsgop]

FREEDOM! It's whats for Dinner!

[texasflower]

I love to hear these stories. I wish I understood Farsi!

These brave people are giving their rulers fits!!

[Integrityrocks]

Wow. Never underestimate the power of the people... especially when you tell them the party is off...

[Alamo-Girl]

WOW! What wonderful news!

[johnfrink]

The fall of the Iranian government will be a great day for the war on terror. I hope it comes soon.

[BOBTHENAILER]

I hope this is real and that the last days of Kerry's Mullah friends are truly over.

[ladtx]

Why is there a virtual news blackout on what is going on in Iran? I don't get it.

[dawn53]

Somebody posted a couple updates this AM, but they got pulled. Not sure why.

[Momaw Nadon]

Please God let it be true!!!

[Dog]

Ping!

[kinghorse]

"Why is there a virtual news blackout on what is going on in Iran? I don't get it."

My theory.

It strengthens the hand of the Iranian rulers. They can "project" us as the enemy. As in look there, they are exploiting and propagandizing and lying about us. Kill the great satan.

We want to keep the lowest of low profiles and let our intelligence community do it's thing.

[Servant of the 9]

FREEDOM! It's whats for Dinner!

MULLAH! It's whats for Lunch!

So9

[A_Niceguy_in_CA]

JohnEffinKerry will be deeply saddened.

The Iranian mullahs told him that are hoping he will become our President.

The mullahs probably offered to help in their own special way... by supporting continuing terrorism against the West and protecting AQ members.

[2banana]

Maybe a couple of bombs on their trains will make them run away...

[Cap Huff]

Someone who has been posting such stories was supposed to be abusing the "breaking news" rules in some way. However, the stories were still on the forum. Do a search for "DoctorZin" postings. He seems to be the freeper to follow in this subject. Just to be absolutely clear, DoctorZin has NOT been abusing any FR rules, the problem I think was with someone else.

[AntiGuv]

Best wishes to the Persian people! It's about time they throw off the yoke of Islamist oppression.

[Fithee]

I think I am getting censored. A few of my replies have not been posted. I am mild compared to some I have read.

[Hatteras]

Time ofpost: 4:49 pm eastern Tuesday. C'mon major media, the clock is ticking...

[aft_lizard]

I hope this is true and its a beginning of a revolution for freedom in Iran, and if that is the case what will be the best course for America to do to help them?