Iran Update 7-1-09 - Ahmadinejad Cancels African Summit – Said to have been deemed “Undecidable” by African Nations – National Strike Dates Set

The New York Times has reported that Iranian’s contested president Ahmadinejad, has cancelled a trip to African for an agricultural summit without explanation. The Times piece implies that Mr. Ahdineijad is staying put as the current regime is still attempting to quell the “uprising” of those would prefer Democracy. The reason may be due to the fact that several African Nations attending the summit have branded Mr. Ahmadinejad “undecidable” (a decision problem; mathematically) according to Italian news sources
There have been calls (via Twitter) over the past week for a general strike. Those calls over the past few days have grown, and include dates for a strike that would last several days. Additionally, there is continually gorwing dissension among the ranks of the clerics, which actually began within hours of the June 12 vote. (Excellent treatment of the situation at Qom found here.)
As discussed in this article by the by the Times (UK) there has already been a change in the Iran; with the aggressive dictatorial regime giving no quarter when attempting to quash the protestors, the idea of any form of “Republic” or “Democracy” must be discarded in reference to the same. Comparisons to the Taleban are made as the similiarties are striking . It is with this type of severe suppression coupled with the continuing ability of those fighting to break through h to the world and report events, that indicate the struggle for freedom is far from over.
Should a national strike occur, the economic impact would be significant, effectively creating another difficult “front” for Khomeini and Company to battle. With condemnations of the regime coming from nations around the globe, the chances for a successful “Taleban”style government are limited, at best, given the dedication of the Persians, and the sheer numbers of those ready for change in Iran and willing to die for their freedom.