Iranian Alert -- DAY 30 -- LIVE THREAD PING LIST [Riots erupt]

Live Thread Ping List | 7.9.2003 | DoctorZin

[DoctorZIn]

Today is July 9th. The day Iranians have been waiting for. The next 24-72 hours may be the most important in Iran's history.

It is noon there, at the time of this post, and already we are hearing of people in the streets. The regime's security forces are out in force. This is very encouraging as most of the demonstrations thus far have been at night to take advantage of the cover of dark.

We have heard of riots in the Pars region of the city of Tehran. We have yet to hear of strikes. We are receiving phone calls from Iran but they are few. The regime is cutting off the calls to the United States as soon as they find them.

We are continuing to hear of the regime’s jamming of the broadcasts in much of Iran and Europe. But apparently the signals do get through from time to time.

The people of Iran have chosen July 4th because four years ago, the regime brutally attacked peaceful student demonstrators while in their dorms. The result was the loss of life and liberty of hundreds of students, many of which are still unaccounted for.

Iran is a country ready for a regime change. If you follow this thread you will witness, I believe, the transformation of a country. This daily thread provides a central place where those interested in the events in Iran can find the best news and commentary.

Please continue to post your news stories and comments to this thread.

Thanks for all the help.

DoctorZin

[nuconvert]

Who is this Leela Jacinto?

[DoctorZIn]

Call, fax and email the media.
Demand that they cover the story in Iran.

[Texas_Dawg]

I think part of the reason they can't cover this story is because the Iranian regime will not let them near the protests.

[Khashayar]

Thanks for your pure feelings and thoughts.
I have a latest update now, I can confirm sporadic clashes in City center right in front of the University Of Tehran.
I saw them myself, There is a road which just takes 10-15 minutes to get to the other crossroad, but for me and my friend in a car, it took 55 minutes to get to the other crossroad.
Police blocked the paths and roads heavily.
Special units of police investigated the bags and loads of people, mostly young people who look like students.
I saw 2 buses full of forces enroute to the clash site.
I do not know how many people were arrested or how the clashes happened there.
I am in west of Tehran right now, It is 9.35 PM
Guess that I'm 5 miles far from the University of Tehran. I will be back in a few minutes to see what is going on there.
VIVA FREEDOM

[DoctorZIn]

Fierce Clashes Rocks Central Tehran

July 09, 2003
Iranian Renaissance Movement
Nowzaii

Fierce clashes between freedom fighters and islamic vigilants rocks central Tehran in unviversity vicinity.

Clashes between youth and specially young women in Vali’ahd street nd dAair abad street i reported.

In south Amirabad street brave youth have set fire in middle of the street.

In East Tehran couple of Banks have been set on fire by youth.

In streets freedom fighters using hand made devices to make tremendouse sound explosions to distract security forces.

8.30 PM Tehran

Islamic Vigilants along with security forces raided protesters with batoons and tear gaz in Unviversity area and and Vesal Street.

Many women have been injured in direct conflict with vigilants.

More than 10.000 protesters are in front of Unvivercty.

Tear gaz is being used against youth and specially young women who counter their attacks.

5.30 PM Tehran

Waves of Iranian people by car and other possible vehichles move towards targeted points for anti theocracy demonstrations.

Tehran july09 6 PM

Groups of brave Iranian youth gatherring around Central univercity area

Inside the presidential palace somebody has written this slogan: “ Dwon with khameneii”

security forces launched an immediate investigation to know who could write this slogan inside the palace!!

6.40 PM Fardis (Karaj) neighbourhood near Tehran

One of fundamentalsit vigilant was beatten and disarmed.

http://www.nowzaii.com/en/index.shtml

[Texas_Dawg]

How many people are in the streets or on strike? Is it a lot of people or just a few? What do most of the non-students say right now?

[McGavin999]

What happened to the strikes? Are they not happening?

[DoctorZIn]

No reports on strikes yet...

[Khashayar]

There were not thousands of people, I can say there were hundreds of people gathered.
Students are representating other levels of society too.
95% dont want a religious form of government.
I have to say that, elderly people are completely against this regime because they once experienced a better one before.
I am sure that many people here have a same voice and will to be free.
We really hate a religious government.
Regarding the clashes, I can not say any thing right now because where I am is a small cyber cafe in the North West of Tehran. I am gonna head to the site once again. It is 9.45 Pm here

[Texas_Dawg]

Are there any leaders or organizers to the protests? (You don't have to give names.) Do you think many people would be willing to not go to work in order to have a major strike?

[Khashayar]

I didnt see any one leading the people or any organizer

[nuconvert]

Screw scott peterson

[risk]

>>>> Thanks for your pure feelings and thoughts.

You're more than welcome, but we're the ones who should thank you. You're keeping us up to date, encouraging your comrades, and risking your neck for change.

I sure hope you get some help from America. I'm done encouraging you to take one course or the other, at least for now. It's your blood on the line, so I'll leave you to decide if the time is right for more aggressive action. Maybe the military will see things your way.

The bottom line: Iranian youth have proved yet again that our differences with the mideast are not racial. Persia and the west have much in common, and everyone who learns about freedom prefers it over slavery and oppression of conscience.

May this day bring you closer to your dreams, and may you, your comrades, and your family stay safe and sound.

[nuconvert]

Anyone know if C-SPAN will be televising any of the Washington demonstration? I checked their schedule on line but didn't see anything.

[DoctorZIn]

Call CSPAN and push for it...

[fightinJAG]

Prayers

[Khashayar]

http://news.gooya.com/2003/07/09/0907-h-12.php

Pictures of Italians and Iranians protesting in Italy today.
Please pass this to your friends.
Gooya Farsi news webpage confirms the clashes near Tehran University and near Ministry of Interior.
http://news.gooya.com

[firebrand]

Voice of America and the New York Sun seemed to be the only press at the demonstration in New York City.

[Peach]

Freedom Bump to all those brave souls taking it to the streets. Shame on the media for ignoring this important story. Instead, it's all Peterson all the time.

[DoctorZIn]

Keep contacting the media...

When they get tons of people contacting them they do respond.

Can someone post a good media list?

DoctorZin