On June 12th, 2009, Iran held an election to determine their next leader. The two nominees were Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and Mir-Hossein Mousavi. It was promptly being reported, prior to all of the votes being counted, that Ahmadinejad had won the election by a 2-to-1 margin. Skeptical of such reports much criticism had come from across the world, let alone from within Iran about possible electoral fraud and voter intimidation tactics. Additionally it is believed that a large number of votes have gone missing or possibly thrown out. Unwilling to accept the reported results, Mir-Hossein Mousavi had called for all of his supporters to protest and demand a fair election. In the midst of these “peaceful” protests there has been senseless violence.

I have dedicated this page to list things I find coming out of Iran, whether it be media or news stories. As a forewarning some of these things may be graphic and hard to read or watch, but that’s reality, you can’t shy away from it.

Posted on 6/28 - Man Laying Dead from Shot to the Head

Posted on 6/26 - The History of the Basij Militia (CNN)

Posted on 6/26 - Woman Terrified in Ordeal with Basij (CNN)

Posted on 6/26 - BBC Map of Media Coming out of Iran (BBC)

Posted on 6/26 - Iranian Students Injured and Killed

Posted on 6/26 - Neda Senselessly killed by Basij Militia

Although a single, isolated incident, this is happenning all across Iran. Ordinary civilians are being targeted, namely by The Basij Militia, and killed for no reason at all. People are being violently attacked at peaceful protests. I wouldn’t doubt it if the government is lying about the number of casualties.