Islamic Revolution anniversary
Videos: Iranians defy government ban on opposition protests
Islamic Revolution anniversary: liveblogging
Confined to Azadi Square, where Ahmadinejad is giving his speech, the international press is unable to report on the protests going on just a kilometre away. Amateur images however are filtering out of the country; our Observers are updating us on events there. Read more and see the latest clips...
Tehran blacks out in preparation for clashes
"Viewing this website is harmful for you". Image posted here.
The Iranian authorities are gearing up for expected disruptions at festivities to mark the anniversary of the Islamic revolution on Thursday. For several days now it has become increasingly difficult to access the Internet and send SMS messages in major cities. With no YouTube, Twitter or Facebook, it looks like any potential unrest tomorrow may be silenced by the blackout. Read more...
The disappearance of Tehran's plastic bins
Days before the anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, which anti-government protesters are planning to disrupt, the authorities are taking precautions in an attempt to stop them from succeeding. No more burning of bins in the dark of the night - the standard plastic containers are being replaced with metal ones. Read more....
30 years after the Islamic revolution: "In Iran, I feel free to express my opinions"
On February 11, Iran marked the 30th anniversary of the Islamic revolution that brought Ayatollah Khomeini to power. We put four questions before our Iranian Observers both inside and outside the country (read the others). Here, one of them defends the revolution and says he is happy in his country. Read more...
Being a woman in Iran, 30 years after the Islamic revolution
On February 11, Iran marked the 30th anniversary of the Islamic revolution that brought Ayatollah Khomeini to power. We posed four questions to our Iranian Observers, based both inside and outside the country. Read more...
Iran, 30 years after the Islamic revolution
On Feb. 11 Iran marks the 30th anniversary of the Islamic revolution that brought Ayatollah Khomeini to power. We asked the same four questions to our Iranian observers, some living in the country and some living abroad. Read more...
