Supporters of Iran's defeated presidential candidate Mir Hossein Mousavi dressed in black during a mass protest in Tehran, 18 Jun 2009
When protests erupted over the declared outcome of the June presidential election, many Western analysts proclaimed Iran was on the eve of a new revolution that would topple the theocracy. But it did not happen. Not only was there was no revolution, but the theocratic rulers remain in power and many of the protesters have been arrested and tried.
No revolution - Some Iran-watchers say that was because the protesters were not able to draw support from the middle-class shopkeepers and merchants. But others say the explanation is simpler. ... Read More
No revolution - Some Iran-watchers say that was because the protesters were not able to draw support from the middle-class shopkeepers and merchants. But others say the explanation is simpler. ... Read More
