June 12, 2003

New hopes for change from inside Iran

After the surprising andfrankly written open letter that 130+ MPs wrote to the leader, Khamenei, the political atmosphere in Iran has changed a little bit. "If a chalice of poison should be swallowed, it should be done (now) before the whole establishment and the country's independence and territorial integrity is jeopardized" they wrote. Another statement by one of the most prominent students groups followed the letter, demanding Khamenei either to choose democracy or end of the regime.

Although I think monarchy-backed exile satelite stations that are based in California, have exaggerated and interfered with the honest recent protests in Tehran, the political atmosphere in Iran is shifting to a more radical approach to reform, which does't limit itself to current framework. They never accepted that the problem is with the constitution and the unlimited power of the leader based on it. Now some of them are saying that every possible solution to reform the system is blocked by unelected power institutions and they have no choice other than demanding a big change in the constituion. Some traditional parts of the reformist movement such as Rohaniun Mobarez, in which Parliament's speaker and the President Khatami Despite are major members, have disagreed with going further than the initial framework. But the majority of reformists, headed by younger Jebheye Mosharekat members, are gradually speaking up about this matter. (Sorry, I coudn't find English resources for many of the mentioned issues.)

Posted by hoder at June 12, 2003 1:01 PM

Comments
I'm an italian journalist working for Italia Uno (national channel) I'm writing to your Organisation because we would like to broadcast in our tv news some letters or e-mails written by Iranian students concerning the present crisis in Iran and the students' s protest going on in Teheran. best wishes mimmo lombezzi
- By: lombezzi on June 17, 2003
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I'd like to take a moment to assure all Iranians that not all American's support kaos and revolution. I believe that the people of Iran should continue to work on the freedoms they choose without interference from the USA. Until someone can prove to me that Iran is a threat to stability and peace in the region, and a direct threat to the USA, I say, leave em alone. Hezbala is an Israeli threat, and not ours. And if the Iranian government wants to waste money on nuclear weapons, let em. America faced off with the Soviet Union for over 50 years, and it cost billions of dollars. The USSR couldn't keep pace and thus, was ripped appart from the inside. If this is the path Iran wishes to take, so be it. I myself would enjoy an understanding between our two countries. Closer ties, and I'd even like to visit Iran. I hear it's beautiful. Maybe one day.
- By: Mark (USA) on June 17, 2003
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Hossein, I wish you the best for your movement of change and progress in Iran. I agree 100% with what you and other Irnaians, such as yourself are doing. I want to help. I shall contact my representatives and ask them to support the protest and to pressure the Iranian government for sweeping reforms! All the best!!
- By: Pamela on June 15, 2003
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all these satellite stations are run by a bunch of jerks! they have no idea whats going on inside and all they do is kissing pahlavi's ugly hairy ass. Today, monarchy has no where to go in our world! its just for fucking retardeds like them...
- By: Soroosh on June 12, 2003
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Hossein, You're totally right. I couldn't agree with you more.
- By: Hooman on June 12, 2003
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