Iran's Pivotal Presidential Election
Middle East
Inauguration Expected To Spark More Unrest In Iran()
August 3, 2009 Anti-government protests continue in Iran despite a harsh police crackdown in Tehran. The opposition movement has transformed from a campaign for a presidential candidate to a broader movement challenging the leaders and the foundation of the Islamic republic.
Middle East
Political Discontent, Divisions Deepen In Iran()
July 22, 2009 Protesters in Iran continue to march in significant numbers, despite heavy police presence in the streets of Tehran. As well, disagreements within the ruling clerical establishment appear to be worsening. All of this makes it difficult for Washington to fashion its approach to Iran.
World
Iranian Ex-Presidents Question New Government()
July 21, 2009 In Iran, the political landscape keeps changing. In the past few days, two former presidents have spoken out against the newly elected government. One called for a referendum; the other said the government had lost the trust of millions. But Iran's Supreme leader has endorsed the presidential election that returned Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to power.
World
Iranian Americans Watch Tehran From Afar()
June 30, 2009 Many Iranian Americans watched the 1979 revolution in the streets of Tehran. Now, they watch the violent crackdown from their living rooms in the U.S. Iranian Americans talk about what the changes in Iran mean for them.
U.S.
'Bureau Tehran,' Live From Massachusetts()
June 29, 2009 As Tehran cracks down on journalists there, one of the most reliable sources for news has also been one of the most unlikely: a Web site run by a woman in suburban Boston. Kelly Golnoush Niknejad's Web site is fast becoming one of the go-to sites for news from Iran.
Middle East
For U.S. Intelligence, Few Clues To Iran Turmoil()
June 25, 2009 Everyone in Washington has an opinion about what has gone on in Iran and what U.S. policy should be in response. But the real experts say no one really knows what is going on, least of all U.S. intelligence analysts who have few reliable assets on the ground.
Middle East
Iranian Election Divides Arabs, Their Leaders()
June 25, 2009 Around the Arab world, reactions to the Iranian election have ranged from demonstrations to Internet protests. But Arab leaders, many of whom are wary of the regime of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, have either remained silent or embraced his re-election.
Middle East
Amid Iran Protests, Rumors Of Power Struggle()
June 24, 2009 Rumors are swirling of a power struggle unfolding within Iran's ruling elite, amounting to a direct and unprecedented challenge to the authority of Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The unrest is raising questions as to whether the supreme leader will remain supreme once the current crisis passes.
Interviews
Iran's Pro-Reform Leader Examined()
June 24, 2009 The man protesters in Iran are supporting, Mir Hossein Mousavi, is a former prime minister and foreign minister. He is an architect by training and a painter. Joe Klein of Time magazine and former Iranian Deputy Prime Minister Mohsen Sazegara offer their insight on Mousavi.
Middle East
Iran Supreme Leader Vows Not To Bow To Protests()
June 24, 2009 Witnesses said protesters and riot police clashed in the streets around Iran's parliament Wednesday, as Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says the government will not give in "at any price." Iran also said it was considering downgrading ties with Britain, which it has accused of spying.
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