Protests Continue in Iran - photo: Daily Beast.com
Should one have attempted to find updates regarding the violence in Iran yesterday, the only U.S. network that covered all aspects was FOX, which pre-empted prime-time shows in order to do so –there was little from CNN, (outside of Twitters touting the coverage they would provide), or similar news outlets. Unless one utilizes Twitter, FaceBook or YouTube, little had been said by most U.S. media, with the exception of the fact that Obama has issued a “strongly worded statement”. FOX, to their credit, has used the “new” social media in order to bring the plight of the Iranian People to bear. Today, the media has finally engaged.
In the meantime, citizens around the world are doing their best to help the Iranian’s on Tweeter, by offering valid medical tips, noting which embassy’s are open and or closed, and changing their Tweeter time zone and city settings to Tehran to thwart the dictatorial Iranian government from finding those bloggers and tweeters inside Iran.
As of yesterday, Iranian protestors were being murdered in the streets, and pulled from their homes, not by the Iranian police or military, rather, by Arabic Speaking mercenaries hired by Khomeini. This itself is significant as it implies the regime has no confidence in its own forces – forces which, from tweets inside Iran, are sympathetic to the demonstrators. Last evening, a young woman from inside Iran noted that the protestors were chanting: “Death to the Dictator” more strongly than on previous nights. The protests are not confined to the capital, rather have spread to outlying cities, such as Shiraz to the south. Tweets this morning indicate that those in outlying districts are moving to Tehran to join in further protests. The BBC on Twitter is confirming protests will continue today, while those Embassy’s inside Iran are Tweeting who will and who will not accept injured: Updated this morning: The Austrian Embassy is confirmed, The Norwegian Embassy, The Australian Embassy has no medical facilities but will take protestors, they cannot guarantee protection - confirmed, CNN attempting to confirm, both UK and Dutch embassy’s not taking protestors. Please from those inside Tehran to the Danish People to call their embassy have been posted. Many are concerned that reports of embassy’s not accepting protestors are false, coming from Tweeters who are pro-Khomeini. The latest Tweet on the Army: they will engage soon – with the protestors, should the attacks on the Iranian People continue additionally the bus workers and auto workers have confirmed a strike, they are waiting for the oil workers to join the movement – The last tweets as of 1 minute ago: (7:26 am EST) people are in the streets again, fearful but determined – to change history.
What of the U.S.A. and the Obama administration in particular? The consequences of a free Iraq would be strategically in the best interest of the middle east - although it has been reported that the protestors are in favor of a hard-line theocracy, that is far from the truth – those college students and people tweeting are seeking democracy; understanding that every “revolution” has growing pains, and needs help to develop – the administration may have some explaining to do: Tweets are appearing, some from within and outside of Iran (Europe) noting that the Obama administration has traded with Iran, that that Obama is siding with the Iranian Dictator. Due to the fact that up until last week the administration was attempting to enter into a dialogue with Khomeini and Company, as the protestors initially started to take to the streets, is a sticking point with those in Tehran and now other cities around that nation, who are paying attention to who is helping, by word or by deed (See Austrian Embassy). The President, who is always the first to be criticized under any circumstance, may be playing his cards close to his vest. In other words, unless and until anyone knows what involvement and or role the U.S. is playing or is willing to play, criticisms should be noted, but with an eye towards moderation. It is best to understand that, contrary to pre-U.S.-election rumors, changing the face in the White House does little to change the perception of America, and Obama should now be aware of that fact. Any action that may or may not be taken by the U.S. falls under national security interests, and therefore is “classified” (other than statements issued). Once the situation in Iran stabilizes, and it appears that the people in Iran are intent on forging their own destiny, with or without the help of other nations – the world will then be able to assess what role, if any, the Obama administration played in attempt to support the Iranian freedom fighters. As a citizen of theses United States of America it is hoped that the decision was made to help free Iran from a Theocracy that mimics Communism.
Video Below: Graphic: Protestors Below save police officer
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