Monday, February 8, 2010

Iran's Government Plans For A Day Of Unrest On February 11



IRAN: As Many As 3 Million Protesters Anticipated At Thursday Rally -- L.A. Times

The 22nd day of the Persian calendar month of Bahman, the date 31 years ago when Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini declared Iran an Islamic republic, is traditionally a time for official patriotic fervor and the unveiling of national achievements.

But on Sunday, a source inside Tehran police headquarters told a friend of the Los Angeles Times in Iran that security forces expect as many as 3 million anti-government protesters to descend on the center of the capital during the holiday, which falls on Thursday this year, after loud calls by opposition leaders to take the streets.

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More News On What Will Happen In Iran On February 11

Iran's leader vows to thwart protests this week -- Washington Post/AP
U.S., EU Fear Fresh Crackdown In Iran -- Radio Free Europe
U.S. and EU fear fresh government crackdown in Iran -- Reuters
US, Europe condemn human rights abuses in Iran -- Washington Post/AP
U.S., EU 'Condemn' Iranian Human Rights Violations -- FOX News
Iran 'jails opposition leader Mohsen Aminzadeh' -- BBC
Iran's police vow no tolerance towards protesters -- Reuters

Internet down in Iran ahead of demos -- AFP
Preparing For 1979 Anniversary: Internet Disruption And New Dumpsters -- Radio Free Europe

Iran anniversary 'punch' will stun West: Khamenei -- AFP
Nation’s unity will surprise hegemonistic powers on Feb. 11: Leader -- Tehran Times
Iran leader says Israel's destruction 'imminent' -- AFP

ANALYSIS - Revolution day will put Iran's disunity on show
-- Reuters
The Iranian revolution grinds to a halt on the eve of its anniversary -- The Guardian

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