#16Azar: Another Iranian crackdown on student protesters

By Michelle Malkin  •  December 7, 2009 02:47 AM

Here we go again.

The Iranian mullahcracy has reportedly attempted to choke off the Internet and reportedlysurrounded Tehran University to stifle anti-Ahmadenijad student protesters today:

The measures were aimed at depriving the opposition of its key means of mobilizing the masses as Iran’s clerical rulers keep a tight lid on dissent. Government opponents are seeking, nonetheless, to get large numbers of demonstrators to turn out Monday and show their movement still has momentum.

Why today? In brief:

Students Day observes the 1953 killing of three students by the shah’s forces, just months after popular Iranian premier Mohammad Mossadeq was toppled with US backing.

The event this year is expected to be used by supporters of Iranian opposition leaders Mir Hossein Mousavi and Mehdi Karroubi to stage demonstrations against Ahmadinejad.

Opposition groups reject Ahmadinejad’s re-election in the June 12 poll, saying it was massively rigged to ensure his return.

Iranian authorities have banned the foreign media from covering the expected protests on Monday and also reportedly cut Internet access in central Tehran.

Once again, Twitter is a vital means of Iranian protesters’ communications with each other and to the world. #iranelections is trending again.

Another key Twitter hashtag of the day: #16Azar. That’s the address of the entrance to Tehran University.

Here’s a link to four liveblogging protest sources.

A CNN staffer in Iran tweets about reports of a three-day ban on foreign journalists. And this:

CNN Sources 1030am Iran time: Heavy police presence in front of Tehran University. No sign of any demonstrations at this point #iranelection

Well, that would be because the protest organizers are spreading word on Twitter that the protests won’t kick off until 3pm Tehran time.

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  1. #1
    On December 7th, 2009 at 3:14 am, rocketman said:

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    President Jimmy Carter’s failure to use a naval blockade against the Iranian Islamists when they took our embassy personnel hostage started the “chain of events” that led to the present terrorist supporting state in this benighted country.
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    The “locos” knew what President Reagan would do to them–they gave our personnel back rather than get hit then.
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    Comrade Obama (PBUH) will not take effective action against their nuke sites. But Israel will probably have to strike them soon if they want to survive.
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    Only the rebellion of the armed forces in Iran will get the Iranian Hitler and Mullahs out of there. Neda was just minor acceptable “collateral damage” to this evil government.
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    John Bibb
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  2. #2
    On December 7th, 2009 at 3:50 am, localmalcontent said:

    Tragic news from Tehran, as usual.

    What would it take for the Mullahs to open up the Internet to Iranian bloggers, and news sites worldwide?

    I’m thinking…. only one or two unmanned, Israeli drones high seen overhead over Iran, would do it~

  3. #3
    On December 7th, 2009 at 6:47 am, zorro said:

    Pray for the good people of Iran.

  4. #4
    On December 7th, 2009 at 8:19 am, sbw999 said:

    On December 7th, 2009 at 6:47 am, zorro said:

    Pray for the good people of Iran.

    Excuse me, but don’t the “good” people of Iran follow demented Sharia Law?

  5. #5
    On December 7th, 2009 at 8:48 am, paulrtaylor said:

    Whatever law they follow should be up to the people of Iran. The election was a fruad and the will of the people should be allowed to prevail even if we don’t agree with thier laws.

  6. #6
    On December 7th, 2009 at 8:52 am, Truesoldier said:

    On December 7th, 2009 at 8:19 am, sbw999 said:
    Excuse me, but don’t the “good” people of Iran follow demented Sharia Law?

    You might stop and think, would these people follow Sharia law if given the choice?

    Iranians are much more westernized than you would think. The people of Iran have showed that they do support America. For example, in the aftermath of 9/11 the people of Iran held a candelight vigil to remeber the victims and their families and to let the world know the people of Iran did not condone the 9/11 attacks.

  7. #7
    On December 7th, 2009 at 8:55 am, Uplander said:

    sbw999

    The Mullocracy would like to hold the people to Sharia, but Iranians (Persians) are actually quite westernized, a legacy from the days of the Shah.

  8. #8
    On December 7th, 2009 at 9:00 am, zyzzyg said:

    The bottomline is that the news will get out.

  9. #9
    On December 7th, 2009 at 10:19 am, ArizonaNeanderthal said:

    Google will be there to help the mullies control the flow of information. It is part of their new organizational business plan and motto:

    No Regime is too brutal, no Crime is too Foul for Google.


    Remember: If you must Feed the Trolls feed them to the alligators

  10. #10
    On December 7th, 2009 at 10:33 am, sbw999 said:

    On December 7th, 2009 at 8:55 am, Uplander said:

    On December 7th, 2009 at 8:52 am, Truesoldier said:

    One can argue whether or not Iran would embrace Sharia law if given the choice. But I personally doubt that the form of government much matters (see link below for example). Sharia law is fundamentally brutal and oppressive to live under, and I question any population that embraces it.

    http://www.muslimwestfacts.com/mwf/109093/Many-Turks-Iranians-Egyptians-Link-Sharia-Justice.aspx

  11. #11
    On December 7th, 2009 at 10:48 am, cheapseat said:

    pakistan was happy with the radical islam mosques and schools, right up until the point the terrorists of these groups started blowing up pakistanis. the iranians were happy with the mullahs until they too started murdering the people. the iraqis, ditto. the afghans, ditto. there is a lesson in here somewhere, you just have to look closely enough.

  12. #12
    On December 7th, 2009 at 10:54 am, NestingHawk said:

    Can it ever be said that a general population supports sharia law? When it’s enforced, the female 50% of the population don’t have a say, the non-Muslim population don’t have a say, the non-extreme Muslim population tend not to have a say, and the extreme Muslims who have some doubts about this application of it keep their mouths shut if they know what’s good for them, right? It’s like a brutal demonstration of why it is important to ensure voting rights are protected for all adults regardless of demographic.

  13. #13
    On December 7th, 2009 at 11:27 am, simcoe said:

    With the left in charge the future of America is the now in Iran.

    The left must pay attention to how it’s being done at this time in history in Iran. Take copious notes, illustrate and sock it away for future use.

  14. #14
    On December 7th, 2009 at 11:28 am, SpeakEasy said:

    If any middle eastern country can be saved it is Iran. Of course, it must happen from within. Good luck Persians.

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