Incredible

very sad. 29 is amazing though.

Pictures 18 and 34 are powerful.
Good stuff!

Simply wow... those photographs are becoming seemingly iconic already. A brilliant collection again Alan, thank you. I only wish that there was more - so little information coming out of Iran is very frustrating.

On a side note, I wish for a free, democratic, peaceful Iran - to those 'dissidents'... stay safe.

#29 is particularly moving.

I only hope that Iranians get to see this, unfortunately given the media-blackout in operation there who knows if they will. Brilliant, current, evocative work.
My thoughts go out to all the protesters in Iran, fight for your rights!

Wow!! Its sad. Somewhat Disturbing.

I concur with No. 29 being particularly moving.

Wow... I just caught wind of Twitter's #Iranelection - amazing times. Obama gets elected in the US, global economic collapse, N Korea flexing its nukes, and now this? There's some major change afoot. I feel for you all, and envy your passion.

Maybe its necessary to gain freedom.
i hope something good comes out

reminiscent of the 60's in the US(Chicago convention 1968). very moving. great pictures. Nobody's blamed religion or God so far, but I guess it's early.....

Gone is the positive energy of the last set dealing with the election. How sad!

Did they really think they have free elections with Ahmadinejad?

Thank you for consolidating the best photos of the Iranian protests-uprising today from various websites into one location. For those readers who want live coverage, see http://iran.twazzup.com/
Great job!

Some year and in Italy will be the same situation, the only different is that we haven't a lot of money like iranian state (says from an italian)

WOW WOW
I think Mir Hossein Mousawi is powerful man

Mousavi lost big time -- get over it! Mousavi does not speak for the Iranian people!

People, there's a massacre going on in Tehren RIGHT NOW, and CNN sits on its thumbs and covers basketball and NASA. Twitter is ON FIRE:

http://twitter.com/#search?q=%23IranElection

The best one is #29.

The hole world supports you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Viva la resistance!

Some of the most beautiful women in the world are hidden behind Iranian islamic veils.

Great pictures, kudos to the photographersto take the risk and be there, and best wishes to the iranian people.

Fantastic images thank you for informing us. Lets hope it doesn't become too bloody - and that iran addresses the people and let s the people speak.

Good luck both sides :]

My heart hurts for the people of Iran.

Picture 38 speaks to what is possible for Iran.

I pray that peace prevail in Iran, but that justice will be done for the people.
The peaceful majority should not be governed by a radical hateful minority.
Don't give up my brothers & sisters, your friends in the USA are praying for you

Photo #29 speaks volumes. Photograph of the year.

wow yet sooo sad

#29 is particularly moving.

Very nice to see you guys staying on top of events, some of these photos I haven't seen yet but even the ones I have are still moving and powerful. At this point, even if the election wasn't rigged (unlikely) the government's reaction to the protesters is beyond acceptable. My thoughts are with the Iranians fighting for their vote today!

Wow. These pictures are fantastic. They capture the essence of these people to the core. 1, 29, and of course 38 sent shivers down my spine.

At least these people have the courage to go out in the streets and fight for their rights.I did not see any Americans do the same when Bush stole the Florida result..and the elections.Yes, in the third world in most countries there is limited freedom,if any.But in
the western societies there is no need to cheat in the elections.The job is done in an easier way...by TV.

I like #37 best. I hope there won't be a civil war

My heart goes out to the people Iran who want change. You are my heroes for putting your lives on the line. Stay safe.

I think it was Mr Mousavi's (the defeated candidate) duty to calm down his supporters and follow the legal ways to make sure he was the winner of the election. God bless Iran and its people!

I hope they keep protesting and don't back down from the cowards that really lost this election..

#29 Vs. #19 : tells you some thing about who about Good vs. Evil!!!
Shame on the basiji...

#29! That's love!

Good to see some people are still willing to fight for freedom.

amazing pictures

my god i am touched by these images, 'glad' i have seen this!!

Hi all,
I am an Iranian and unfortunately I am not there with my friends!
This is really a sad unbelievable situation, they changed our vote, we voted for change, Ahmadinejad had only about 20%;
They don't want to accept the Fraud, they killed our friends in Dorms, and they shot the people in the protest.
We want the world to know that we did not vote for Ahmadinejad, we want change, we want the world not to accept him as our president! It was a COUP!
IRAN said NO to AHMADINEJAD!

Incredible, I think it's time for a second revolution.

Thank You
Take Care, Iran..
I believe in YOU, iranians

The pictures are powerful and the marchers incredibly brave. People around the world pray for justice.
Why pretend to have an election if it is just a sham? The margins alone point to fraud - their stupid mistake laughable - if not so tragic.

#32 takes some skill - ride motorcycle while holding a gun.

Great pics.

Number 29 is a wonderful testament to humanity in the face of oppression. This should be a recruiting poster for the opposition. I hope this photo gets huge play. It will be more empowering than a thousand speeches as it so undercuts the regime.

Out thoughts and hopes are with you all in Tehran and throughout Iran.

Why is Police written in English?

Notice how there is no women supporters of Ahmadinejad on picture 23.

It is unlikely this would be happening if Iraq was not free.

It is always very upseting when people fight against each other. And it is upseting when people can not free talk what's on their minds. We still try to write about Iran in our forum scholar-online.eu, it is our task to speak free for people who can not speak free for themselves

Stay strong! Fight hard! We support & love you, Iran. Those green scarves are beautiful.

Where is Grand Ayatollah Hossein-Ali Montazeri? We will need the Grand Ayatollahs that are against the current system to stand up, unless we have input from this group; the people of Iran are going to suffer tremendously.

Excellent, thank you. Keep it up.

This is so much bs. President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad needs to go. Thanks again for the amazing pictures.

This is NOT sad....REJOICE!!!.......

#18...breaks my heart...

Latest reports indicate shooting at opposition rally with at least one person dead. This is either the beginning of real change in the country or a authoritarian crack down, I don't think the country has seen dissent like this since 79.

#29 shows the real attitude of protesting people in iran. They are not "filthy people and holigans", the terms president Mahmoud Ahmadi Nejad used to describe them.

29 brought tears to my eyes.

wo0o0o0o0o0o0o0o0w
i am iranian and your photos is fantastic!
tnx alot

Is this a repeat of the US-backed coup of 1953? Is a democratically elected leader being overthrown before our eyes by media lies and staged riots, only to be replaced by a new puppet and a revival of the SAVAK?

Fight for your freedom Iranians! The American people are supporting you! God bless you all.

Your Holiness Grand Ayatollah Hossein-Ali Montazeri,

I am quite sure that you are watching all that is going on in Iran. I know in my heart that you want to do something to stop the killing of innocent people that only want change. I know this because of our email exchanges many years ago during your house arrest.

I beg you to stand up against these murderers because unless we have the Grand Ayatollahs standing up and go against Khamenei and his killing machine, we shall see more bloodshed on the streets of Iran.

Please stand up, we are going to have innocent people murdered anyway, why not go all the way. We did thirty years ago when you along with others stood against the Shah.

I beg you Grand Ayatollah Hossein-Ali Montazeri, please stand up against the current ruling class.

May Allah bless upon you.

Kindest regards,
Shahin
USA

very brave, very admireable

I am an iranian girl and I know how wild are BASSIJI, they do anything to save their power , even killing women and children . These pictures made me cry :(( please support and help IRAN . WE NEED WORLD SUPPORT

Here are the emails for Grand Ayatollah Hossein-Ali Montazeri:

'montazeri@amontazeri.com'; 'amontazeri@amontazeri.com'

His website:
http://amontazeri.com/farsi/default.asp

Congrats CIA! This is another nearly perfect PSY-OP...

STOP SAYING DEFEATED DEFEATED! HE IS NOT DEFEATED!

Thank you for the pictures

Electing Mousavi could would have been the first step in getting rid of the corrupt theocracy strangling Iran.

My heart goes out to all the people struggling for freedom.

#29 is moving. we see picture after picture of riot police beating people down. and in this gripping pic we see those being beaten standing up for one who has beaten them.
There is still hope for humanity.

Picture 19 the guy in the lower left with the striped shirt is actually enjoying himself.

peace and a future to Iran, it is reachable

I cannot believe the # 18. How can they hit people like that?

Can't believe it. We are in 2009 and this is still happening, makes me so sad.

Gina
Canada

to all of iranian brothers: لطفا خبررسانی کنید.

don't give up!

Many Americans are with you. This 'election' is a sham. The data is a complete joke; Ahmadinejad and his supporters are so incompetent that they can't even rig an election properly. They have Ahmadinejad getting 80% of the vote in places where he wouldn't break 30%. It's an obvious lie.

I am proud of my fellow Iranians! if Western powers don't screw it up for us this time, like the coup of 1952, and the overthrow of Mossadegh's democratically elected government, we will prevail! Long Live Courageous Iranians!

Bravo to the people of Iran for standing up for their basic right....to vote in the leadership that they choose.
Do not give up the fight. Many people in the world support you in your fight for freedom.

"members of the Iranian security force, in civlian clothes" = THUGS.

interesting when juxtaposed with the lakers riots, eh?

Our love and support goes out to all the Iranian people! Whoever you voted for, I hope peace and freedom comes to all of you! We Americans know that you are not crazy, not savages, but real flesh-and-blood people like us, and we wish you the best in this difficult time! I hope someday soon, there is no such thing as an "official ban on demonstrations" in Iran! Peace be with you!

"where is my vote?" indeed. wishing peaceful transitions to a more participative and inclusive government. the people deserve it.

ABOUT #29 and you people who are so MOVED by it: ALWAYS
in such rallies and protests there are hidden secret policemen
among the protesters,among other reasons for cases like this.
Please next time bother to go to a march,you will see what I mean.
Beautiful photos,this blog is really unbelievable.

This looks familiar to me. I have seen the same images in Venezuela during the opposition rallies against president Chavez

29 is an amazing encapsulation of the small moments of war, of personal humanity in a situation of inhumanity.

real nice collection. I'm viewing these from Iran. this web page is not filtered. they've slowed down the internet speed so that we can't use VPNs.
about picture 29, I also think it's very moving.. I feel somewhat sorry for the police.. we all know that the majority of the people voted for Mousavi.
We have little hope of anything changing..but we will not back down.

I admire the courage of these people. They are an inspiration to all who want to shrug off dictatorship, and a reminder to those of us who enjoy democracy not to be complacent about it.

Fight for the truth!!

#62 Michael Rivero, you are incredibly and depressingly clueless.

sad

Go hackers!!!

http://docs.google.com/View?id=dc4rpwn7_0g7xxc4d3

Prayers for a nation in turmoil. A lot of courageous people fighting the dark machine. Great photo essay. Among many, the one with women running to help a man being beaten was powerful. And hopefully that guard saved by the protesters will have something to think about.

Boy ... You're brothers and sisters.
How "irritated" does one have to be to beat you're neighbour because someone far away says to do so....
But still ... freedom is alway worth fighting...

http://twitpic.com/7h3r5/full

Mousavi supporters today in azadi square

Why do the captions refer to Mousavi as "defeated" Presidential candidate when the election was self-evidently a sham. Yes, Mousavi may have ultimately lost the election. But the numbers "reported" were obviously not reflective of the votes cast, which is the reason for these disturbances. At the very least use neutral language like "Presidential candidate". To call him "defeated" is to validate the very election in dispute.

THEY CALL THAT AN ELECTION?

I could not stop my tears. All that these people want is to have their votes counted.

#29 is what is best about our species.

It a crime against humanity. They are just protesting to support their candidate.

The whole world watching...the whole world is watching...

Any government who so willfully beats its own citizens must go - regardless of any election.

Mr President, where are you?

These are amazing pictures. I send all my love and blessing to Iran. Never give up, peace will prevail!

After living in Iran as a photographer in '78, these bring back so many memories. These too are difficult times for the Iranian people.

Iranians are some tough sumbitches. Good luck with your protests. It's a life-n-death issue for you. I'm not sure how many Americans that would feel the need to be protesting in the US against anything would have the guts to do so if they knew that some assholes would be sitting on roof tops trying to pick them off only because they were upset that someone who's unarmed was protesting the outcome of an election.

Thank you for sharing these.

People around the world should know what is going on in there

I am totally shocked. We 'hear' of these happenings but rarely see photos as outstanding as these. Thank you.

Young iranian peoples,
you are brave, but take care of your life.

Amazing. It's sad and heartening at the same time. People just want to f*cking be. Here's hoping those in Iran get that opportunity.

Picture 17 is moving .. God bless you mothers and sisters defending your men.
my heart is with the brave people of Iran. God bless Iran. Shame on KHANMENIE

Pictures 18 and 25 are powerful..

These people are simply postponing the inevitable the general population in Iran have no guns and thus no teeth to defend what little freedom their masters grant them.

Hell no this isn't a repeat of 1953 Iran. This is a repeat of 2000 USA, only the Iranians aren't meekly sitting back and letting their election be stolen, they're actually standing up for their rights with magnificent courage.

'My enemy rose - and the Rock rose against him. How can any creature rise up against his Creator? Now my troops and the enemy's drew up their ranks opposite each other. On such a day of anger, jealousy, and rage, men deem the Prince of Death a princely prize: And each man seeks to win renown, though he must lose his life for it.'

A

Good luck both sides Messiah??? what the hell do u mean???? are you blind???

Fist in the air!

The guy on photo 29 is epic.

Continue spreading the word. Thank you for the pictures. Be happy in the face of deep sorrow and provide order to stop the disorder that is this fraud.

All of your comments on #29 showed that happiness. All these pictures are providing this order. Continue spreading the word.

People of Iran please know that we are with you every step of the way! We will do EVERYTHING in our power to support you no matter where we are in the world. You deserve FREEDOM!!! You earned it!!!!!!!! keep up the strong and powerful history making work that you are doing.

The old man in 18 is really brave, threatening a young girl like this. Irony off.

We're looking at history in the making !

"Good to see some people are still willing to fight for freedom." as RJ commented.

Why weren't we in the US willing to do the same after the Gore - Bush election?

This just goes to show that try as they might you can not hide a country. You can not stunt growth. You can not quiet a collective voice. Peace and resolution.

Picture #41 is someone's father, brother, son, husband. All for organizing in the streets to protest the election results. "Shame on you Amadhi."

LIVE FREE OR DIE !

Just replace Iranian protestor's with american/european protestors of WTO/World Bank and oh wait then the tyrant's are those who protest, what do you think other side winning party is thinking in Iran now?

Brutal fact of life they suppress these riots&label em as extremists that are harmful and then toss em to jail for sometime to think.

just like they do in EU, there is ONLY one correct public opinion if you challenge that, you get autocencorship from TV/News and if you rally up protest it's dangerous riot of communist nazi anarchist hippies and it is presented in such way that part of population wish goverment would use even more violence.

For example critism about constitutional laws of EU, that break many countries humanitarian law's haven't seen ANY mediacoverage in many european union countries they just try to press it in all secrecy laws that allow extented inprisonment without charges. (cough in past days such laws were stripped from countries that did join EU)

These are amazing pictures. They capture the incredible courage of the protesters, knowing they were putting themselves in danger (unlike US protests where the main danger is being ignored).

I really hope that Mousavi is everything they hope he is.

This photo collection and the whole broad story is dramatic and heart-wrenching stuff. It reminds me of Tiananmen Square in May-June 1989. This time, maybe the results will be different.

It's easy for me to sit here in America and be an e-witness and have a favorite team in the "soccer match," but I know that an entire nation's aspirations are at stake here. I am watching and hoping for a positive outcome. So far as voter fraud is concerned, I can't comment on something that needs to be settled in Iran, of course. (And hopefully it is being settled.) In America, we have our cases of voter fraud, and our famous case in 2000 is what brought in George W. Bush, the man so reviled by the Iranian President. I would hope that the Iranian regime would think about that; but I am being naive here. I know that power wants to reinforce power, no matter the ideals, no matter the country, no matter the demands of true leadership. I am not qualified to comment on deeper matters of Iranian politics and leadership; I do know that the rock band The Who had a great 'revolution' song but ended on the prayer that the new boss is not the same as the old boss. The supporters of any revolution need to attend to business to make sure that this is not the case. But first things first.... and you have my best wishes to all the Iranian people.

#29 is an amazing and moving photo, and should win a Pulitzer

#29: Just amazing. so strong on morales!

Please stop calling Mousavi defeated rival.

Amazing photos. Thank you for posting them. Hoping the best for the people of Iran.

#17 is amazing. Unarmed people (mostly women) running towards, rather than away from, men beating another man with clubs.

PLEASE, HELP US, PLEASE
WE NEED INTERNATIONAL HELP...

As a fellow Arab, even tho im an Iraqi, i see this as a liberation. it shows that Iran is becoming more and more a free nation. yes the police are there, but when arent police there when there is any type of riots? ex reminiscent of the 60's in the US(Chicago convention 1968). (from above) or the riots in la, new orleans, or the riots of the housing market.
photo 29, strikes me tho, see the people arent fighting the police, they are fighting the government. and when the good ones see a downed officer they help. it was the same in iraq during our elections.

@June #48 - Police is written in French. There's no common English word for police. It's not written using Arabic characters because 'Police' is almost universally recognized and they doubtless buy their gear from foreign suppliers.

I concur with many others. #29 FTW.

Freedom for the Iranian people! Can the bearded old men keep that country under tight state control any longer?

Thank you to the courageous photographers, in the middle of the chaos, who also risk life and limb to get this information out. Those brave souls who are protesting, and standing up against injustice have their power multipled many, many times over through your efforts. God bless those who struggle for freedom, and may their efforts be richly rewarded. We stand with you.

#29 is really impressive.

spectating from the states - i am very proud of the iranian youth for powering through this, and feel comfortable for the first time to be called 'iranian' and not 'persian'.

excellent pictures. the human nature depicted in 29 is incredible.

We are with you in spirit if not in body my Iranian sisters and brothers. The whole world is watching you and we salute your struggle. You are not alone! Your pain is our pain and your voice is our voice.

I so admire the people of Iran for standing up for what is right. I am hopeful there will be a positive outcome and a legitimate election. The people standing up for what is right is truly admirable. I hope people will be peaceful in their protests.
I would like to thank the Boston Globe for running these pictures. I strongly encourage people to so subscribe to their local and international newspapers at this time so they can afford to tell the stories that need to be told.

this should have happened in the US in 04

Green Revolution will not be vanquished by fascist theocrats allied with IRGA militants. The coup is a theocrat-military junta.

People of Iran in the revolution, I support you. If Ayatollah Khamenei continues to oppose the revolution, he must be removed from power by the committee of Ayatollahs and order a re-do of the election to restore order.

Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is a petty dictator as a puppet of Khamenei. Both must be thrown out for abuse of power!

Mr. Ahmadinedjad: The world is watching your actions - no censorship can stop the free internet!

There is no doubt that the Iranian people are in the prayers of many Americans, including myself. I pray that the truth will come soon for these people who deserve nothing but justice. I would personally like to commend the users of social networks, especially Twitter, for never letting this story die down. It is truly a major crisis in this area and a monumental achievement for the people of Iran. Their unrelenting perservearance and determination to seek the truth during these trying times shows their strength and heroism.

Thank you Iranians for not allowing this injustice to occur as you just stand around. It is this (nonviolent) mindset that we all should possess. We should never allow any type of encroachment on human rights, especially the right to elect the people that shall lead us to a more hopeful and bright future.

Shame on Ahmadinejad and his corrupt political party. Stop killing and beating people you bastards. Iranian elected their president and he is no one except Mr Mousavi.

HI EVERY BODY , IM IRANIAN & YOUR PHOTOs IS VERY GOOD ...
TANX ALOT ...

Ahmadinejad or even Mousavi,one thing people should remember is they are not going to make the same mistake again, all the candidate are liar,they should remember the past.

Come on ... US

Liberate these freedom fighters... get in the fight and help..... may be the best opening you have

I am an iranian , i live in tehran , and i have joined all the riots against this non-elected goverment since 2 days ago ... we need world worlds support , we need EA's support ... they use all kinds of weapons against us and as mir hussein mousavai said , we even gave police officers flowers in our riots to show them that we are not harmfull or anything like that , we just need our votes .. Ahmadinejad used our Votes as for him self ... 87% of people took place in elections ... that number could not be reached if ahmadinejad was going to be chosen ... Please Support us .... we need help ... we need attention ..

Crying at work

"What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too highly; it is dearness only that gives everything it's value. Heaven knows how to put the proper price upon it's goods; and it would be strange indeed if so celestial an article as FREEDOM should not be highly rated" Thomas Pain, The American Crisis, 1776.

It is so sad that people in Iran are suffering, but I so admire their determination, bravery, and solidarity. Thomas Paine's inspiring words, commenting on, supporting the 18th century American fight for representation, would seem to fit this 21st Century Iranian fight for representation (as so many of Paine's words continue to fit so many modern situations)

God help our people, im very impressed

I'm sorry to say, but Iranians asked for ALL of this when they chose to overthrow the Shah and impose hardline Islam as the state religion. Remember, they did not want progress and hated how "Westernized" Iran was becoming. They asked for a return to Islamic fundamentalism, and with it, they asked for the heavy hand of government and bloodshed. They cannot have it both ways. The Shah was no angel but at least he envisioned Western ideals for his country, and with it, the freedom to dress as one wants, practice whatever religion one wants -- or no religion at all -- and to live one's life with dignity. I will never forget the freedom and happiness my family once had and the life they once lived. The Islamists destroyed a great civilization and culture. Iran's people are now paying the price for the terrible choice they made 30 years ago.

once had there

I am really speachless... I cant beleive that we are living in 21th century. 30 years violence, excecutions, suffering peoples and etc. What do they say finally to this people. they are cruel! the real DICTATOR!

Amazingly candid and moving photography that captures the very essence of the passion of a people ready for change! Very powerful, indeed! Iran.. please know that there are very many of us in the US that care about you and we are behind you in your quest for justice and freedom!

The photos were very touching ... I am not Iranian but am proud of having some Iranian friends among my good friends! ... I pray for your freedom guys!

#28 and #29 made me realize about the integrity of this opposition movement. What you often see is that riots break out not only because of idealistic beliefs but also because humans are naturally thrill seekers. It is tempting to view these riots in the same way, but this would be wrong. As you can tell from these pictures, those people gathered on the streets not only because they want change, they know precisely what kind of change they want and how they want it. They need the conservatives as much as they need the progressive people and they know it.
These pictures tell me that this uprising is not just an uprising, it is the first step in the modernization of Iran.

hope you make it, people of iran ..
@ #29 I hope that is the change you want... to help each other, even if we are NOT follow the same idea. !!!

I do not belive in god... but I believe in you..people of iran.. go for it !!

Beautiful stills of such tragic moments. Thanks again for the great report.

Love #29 BTW.

Astonishing pictures. Some real bravery here.

i'm crying now.

#29 shows kindness amongst chaos, let's hope peace comes soon.
i'm praying for iran.

I'm so happy to see the women of Iran rising up against this oppressive government, and finding their voice, as well. Our thoughts are with the people fighting for their own democracy.

Hello every body
please forward all picture !

Great Pictures showing reality of what is going on in my City, Tehran on Fire

Thank you

Who cares? Seriously. What's that? Democracy leads to mob rule and social disorder? Who would be surprised by that? Any Anarchist could succinctly explain why this is just a conflict of the collective unconscious. It's a bunch of emotionally insecure people fighting over where the government's guns gets pointed. It doesn't matter who wins, society loses, that is how politics based on a system of coerced government enforced with the threat of violence works.

It's pathetic, like all politics.

Tears are strolling down my face viewing these photos

The picture of the woman running to the aid of the man being beaten by thugs with batons, leaves me speechless

My heart is with the people of Iran

After seeing these pics, Its embarrassing that we just took it up the behind in the 2000 election

we just strong stay!
People of my country will become a heroes!
We are in iran and fight with....

no comments are needed, just look at the images!

#154:

You have the moral support of everyone. But alas, the Iranian people got itself into this mess and you will have to solve it too. America is otherwise occupied and unlikely to intervene except with presidential verbiage, and as for Europe... I'm sure they will have some very stern words for the Mullahs. My hopes go with you.

The only way is to turn the soldiers and police against the regime and fight the Basiji Force because they are the hired killers. The same was done during the Revolution of 1979. I remember as a kid how people stood on the roof tops at night and shouted throughout Tehran. I will never forget those days; I was so skirt as a child. Keep up the fight Iran and be careful. This is your time if you want change. If people die as they are and as they did in 1979, this is the only way for change in Iran. Long live Iran, Democracy.

Reminds me of 1980 in South Korea.

All these nations that are going through their reforms through sacrifice of the civilians will ultimately reach their goals one day and these deaths will be upheld with meaning. This is not a waste.. the only true successful democracies are created when the people from within educate and arm themselves with power, and I see this in Iran, as it happened in South Korea.

-It is hope, not despair, which makes successful revolutions.-

That actually came from a fortune cookie and I have it taped to my desk.
Good Luck, Protesters. Change your world, change the world!

Mousavi is not defeated! Those bastards who stole our votes are defeated. They are making a show out of nothing. They have support of less than 10% of all Iranian people and this has been examined by many polls before the main election. The whole results announcing was a poor-engineered scenario. As an Iranian, I appreciate spreading these photos around and I am also very grateful to those nice people who showed thier supports for us.

superb photos,freedom costs, sadly.

Freedom always comes with a price, in the US we are beginning to see freedom 's lost in our own country. My prayers are with people who seek freedom. My prayer is that hope is never lost. My belief tells me that Love cast out all fear, when fear is gone so will oppression be cast out. This can only be accomplished with the finished work of the Cross. When Jesus Christ died that day He died for all yes for all!! God Allmighty did not spare His only Son to set us free call on Him, He is above all!

I don't know why you use the word defeated candidate so much??????
if he really was defeated then you think why millions of people are demonstrating???

where is my VOTE ????????????????????????

I am so proud of all the courageous youth of Iran. Fight for your rights and your future. It can be attained. I was only 8 years old when my father took me to the revolution rallies against our dictator in Albania. It will stay with me forever. The feeling that your future lies in your hands is great and it should never be taken away from you.
The west has the impression that Iranian people are extremely conservative and religious but I know them to be well educated and progressive. Iran has the greatest percentage of women with a PhD. In a Muslim state that is amazing.
Cheers to the demonstrators and keep safe!

#29 and 28 shows the true iranian spirit,there is another video on bbc recorded by a italian journalist that shows people rescuing a cop.I am an iranian.. and not surprized to see those photos i know exactly the heart behind that.people know that those anti-riot cops are only soldiers that could well be their own sons and brothers forced to obey commands.

all is lie
all is only a photography technique.
iran is safe
and electin was very very secury and safe.
all is only a small lie
mr ahmadinejad are big president.

reeeeally profesional... the best way to show our pain...

#29 is amazing, and probably why the protesters won't win (I hope I'm wrong).

thanks

All dictatorships when threatened by "the people" do the same thing. After "stealing" an election they try to put down the resistance with force. IT ALWAYS FAILS. In fact the more force they use the stronger the resistance gets and it is just a matter of time before they are overwhelmed. It usually happens when the police and security forces refuse to kill and fight their own ppl. I have no doubt that the next action will be a general strike which will bring them to their knees.
A resolution rest in the hands of one man, the Grand Ahatollah (sp?)
Question if it only took a few hours to decide the presidents "victory" why would it take 10 days for a "recount" Me smells a rat

Question

Thank you on your photographs for warning folks regarding objectional material .
It is much appreciated!

The explanation of the picture number 24 is not correct. They are not the protestors. They are Members of the Iranian hardline volunteer Basij who beat people without needing any permission from anywhere!

ashame ahmadi nejad ........

This is not a game ! this is a war to freedom
In The Name Of Freedom

I have been following #IranElection since Saturday afternoon, written long blog entries (cussbunny.blogspot.com), read news reports and blogs and even using a Farsi -> English translator to read Iranian sites - I have seen almost all of these images before. Yet here I am, unable to stop crying - again. My heart absolutely breaks for the Iranian people. I have written Obama, local media, written to reformist web sites with the latest working proxies for the protesters to use, and it doesn't feel like enough. This is not my fight, but I would stand next to these brave men and women if I could.

I hope every one of them knows the whole world is watching, I hope they know how much support they have, I hope they know how much we care. No matter our politics or differences, we all want to have our voices heard, and our votes counted. That is what these people are fighting and dying for.

SOLIDARITY WITH THE IRANIAN PEOPLE FROM SAN DIEGO CALIFORNIA.

PLEASE SUPPORT THOSE BRAVE SOULD WHO STAND UP FOR PEACE AND JUSTICE.

i hope that peace will finally prevail!!!!
May god be with the people of iran!

Ahmadinejad won the election fairly. All this nonsense about him being a dictator and whatnot is just that... nonsense.

I'll have to agree with the above comments on picture #29. It is definitely moving and shows how humans should act towards one another.

I hope these protests end soon. There is no point to them- the election is done. There was no fraud involved.

Iran's democracy fighters – do not forget this, ever! You are earning the respect and gratitude of the world, right now... Fight hard, stay safe.

Freedom or Death! Courage is alive! Truth will win!

I'm wearing green for the rest of the week, and in my heart forever!

Thanks for the graphic pix. Show these on TV: CNN, FOX, CNBC, show them all the time. Death to the Basij forces. Long live the Iranian people. Marg bar basij! Javid Iran! Javid Iran! Javid Iran! More media support is needed from outside of Iran to continually air what is going on in Iran.

Your peaceful efforts will have a concrete result. My heart is with you all brave brothers and sisters. God is with you.

dear all
iran ,my country is now full of youth's blood .iran,my country is now dwelling of wolves and lions .
if you are human please help us we need your supports as we are alone here we need international support please help us

watch this :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nh3tsdjhGnI

We Are Not Going To Have Reform And A Colored Revelotion Like Ucraine,We Are Going To Have Organization aNd Our Own Leader Not Someone From This Goverment,like mosavi,We Our Going To Turn on The Lights Of Our Lives.It's just the bigining
DOWN WITH ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN

Such powerful images! Im glad all of us around the world have access to see them, to see the truth. We're with you and so are our prayers!

I loved the last blog entry about the Iranian elections. The people were all so full of hope and exited about change, and then this... My heart goes out to the people of Iran. The last pictures and the thought of what may be going on there right now brought tears to my eyes. May justice prevail!
From Canada

down with mahmoud

@185: That's right. All is lie. Keep telling yourself that.

You don't really know what's happening here, do you, Mr. Jones ?

Here's a clue: freedom and democracy arising from the ashes of another tinhorn dictatorship barreling towards the trashbin of history.

-- stan

PEOPLE PLEASE DONT BE SO NAIVE ABOUT #29!! I'M TOO WITH THE PROTESTERS BUT THE GUY WITH THE GREEN T-SHIRT IS PROPABLY A POLICEMAN!

this was the third day of riots and peacefull demonstrations
it s not organised
everything is done by all people
i urge u to write to your governments not to recognise this government
down with dictator

We cannot wait to act...

We did NOT wait to see who the victor was in WW2 before we threw our hat in the ring.

We took the side of freedom....how has that changed?

F*ck You Ahmadi Nejad,You are a new Hitler.

write musavi ! but read ahmadi nejhad !

The government can barely feed its people but they have the most advanced anti riot gear.
I guess sanctions did not include that!

I HOPE THIS WILL BE THE BEGINNING OF DISBANDING OF THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC AS PRESCRIBED BY AYATOLLAH KHOMEN IN 1979I.

WHAT IRAN NEEDS IS TO GET RID OF THE SYSTEM WHOSE HEAD-OF-STATE IN A NON ELECTED ISLAMIC CLERIC LIKE KHAMENEI

THE READ DICTATOR IS THE SUPREME LEADER. WHAT IS THE USE OF ELECTING A PRESIDENT WHOSE AUTHORITY IS CONTROLLED BY THE SUPREME MULLAH ANYWAY?

I HOPE THIS WILL BE THE BEGINNING OF DISBANDING OF THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC AS PRESCRIBED BY AYATOLLAH KHOMEN IN 1979I.

WHAT IRAN NEEDS IS TO GET RID OF THE SYSTEM WHOSE HEAD-OF-STATE IN A NON ELECTED ISLAMIC CLERIC LIKE KHAMENEI

THE READ DICTATOR IS THE SUPREME LEADER. WHAT IS THE USE OF ELECTING A PRESIDENT WHOSE AUTHORITY IS CONTROLLED BY THE SUPREME MULLAH ANYWAY?

FREEDOM is the right of human nature. with the dream of acheaving it.

No. 196 And you know this because…?

F*ck You Ahmadinejad!

#29 may be the most beautiful thing I've ever seen.

Help us ... Please Help us ... we can defeat this lier government but we need your help in anywhere of world .
USA please come ... & help . i maybe will die in parade tomorrow but you should help Iran's people ...

I want to WHOLE World KNOW .This is the Fraud of the History ! Mr Karroubi (my vote) ranked FIFTH after Ahmadinejad(24 million), Moosavi(13 Million) , Rezaee (600 ,000) and Spoiled ballots (440,000) !!! His votes was only 300,000 while in 2005 election his votes reached 5 Million . Moosavi's Votes are surely greater than 21 Million and Ahmadinejad less than 10 Million . on the other hand the procedure of the election was completely unequal for Moosavi and Karroubi. There was a big gaff in announcing the partial results !! In 9:00 AM they said Rezaee has 633,048 Votes so far while in 13:00 PM they said he has got 587,913 votes !!! for complete details I'll guide you to "www.lotfan.org" and "en.balatarin.com" (in English) to realize that why such huge demonstrators are in #38. World ... Never forget, the real president of IRAN is MIR HOSSEIN MOOSAVI Not Ahmadinejad .

I am being shocked of these photos. No one can understand as to why they should die? All they want is a fair and respectful election. The World must condemn these SAVAGE action by Iranian Security Forces. We need your support
to STOP the violence. Please help Iranian People.

INCROYABLE, on en rêvait depuis 30 ans. I love you, children of Iran.

Some one help us
We just Need our VOTE
this photo is just in tehran
every city in iran like this

Thanks to all the people who have sympathy with us, here in Iran the government is very frightened, they have blocked access to facebook and youtube and many news agencies. they have even shut down the sms services, they don't want the news be spreaded.
to all of you who want to do something, please urge your governments not to recognize Iranian government.
thanks for covering the news

The endless hoplessness, anger and depression through these days was so enormous here in Tehran. Seeing these photos and reading supports of other people all around the world finally broke my tears after 3 days.

Wish us Victory

Reality ! The pictures show the truth.

Sorry #196, president imadinnerjacket did not "win" the "election" fairly. There was no "vote count". The people arriving to count votes were told to go home, their services not needed. There was huge fraud involved, since it was pre-ordained who could be on the ballot in the first place, in addition to the fact that no votes anywhere were actually counted. You need to get a grip on reality...

Where Is My Vote !!!
IRAN
MOSAVI !!!!!!!!!

write musavi but read ahmadi nejhad !

this is an iranian real condition in that day.i'm sorry for my president

where is my vote!!!!!!!!!!!??????????????????????? Down with Dictator

i'm crying. my heart is with iran today. thank you for the images.

i'm iraniaaaaaaaaaaan...i'm iraniaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan.....no ahmadi nejaddddd..... raye ma moosaviiiiiii..we like mooosavii...we don't like lie!!

I've participated in mass protest before, but I wonder if I could ever have the courage to be a part of something so dangerous with such high stakes. The bravery of you young Iranians is astounding. I am terrified and hopeful for you. Yes, the world is watching you, but I'm afraid that no one outside of Iran is going to offer anything besides moral support and encouraging words. You'll have to find a way to win this independently, without any outside force.

President Obama: Nothing happening here - please move along....

These are stunning

I hope and pray not only for peace in Iran, but also victory. Your voices should be heard.

im iranian boy and i want to say we wiil be stand for untill victory

And i want to call international help for people in IRAN...

God help us ......

To every demonstrator:

Take something to defend yourself and your brothers/sisters.
Don't let these bastards kill or injure you..

DEFEND YOURSELF!

بچها نذارین این حیوونا این بلاها رو سرتون بیارن..حد عقل چاقو یا تیغ با خودتون ببرین.....از زنا و دخترا دفاع کنید

These pictures are breathtaking.

My heart goes out to the people of Iran. Let us hope that justice and peace prevail.

HELPPPPPPPPPPPP
PLEASEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
:((((((((((((((((

The world is with you! Keep up the fight to have your voices heard!

Hey Mr. Ahmadinejad (I will not use the word president in reference to you). History has proven that all those who would rule by force of their will over the will of the people have come to horrible ends. How does it feel to know that you are next?

down with ahmadinejad and khameneyi , they kill the peopel who protest to the result of that damn election , khameneyi select who he wants... our votes are mooooooooosaaaaaaaaaaaaaavvvvviiiiiiiiiiiiiii

this is an iranian real condition in that day.i'm sorry for my president

Wearing green from America. My friends and I - from all around the world - support you, you strong, strong people. Thank you for being the absolute best example of what a human being should be - you are heroes for us all. Keep fighting.

We here in America know damn well that was not an election. I was devastated to hear that Ahmajinedad was named the winner with 63%. We all know that is BS. I feel for Iranians having to put up with that madman again. Anyone who thinks Ahmajinedad got 63% would have to be a complete fool. Period.

The only way is to turn the soldiers and police against the regime and fight the Basiji Force because they are the hired killers. The same was done during the Revolution of 1979. I remember as a kid how people stood on the roof tops at night and shouted throughout Tehran. I will never forget those days; I was so skirt as a child. Keep up the fight Iran and be careful. This is your time if you want change. If people die as they are and as they did in 1979, this is the only way for change in Iran. Long live Iran, Democracy.

Incredible pictures of deep humanity: The police-slaves of the dictator beating up the people and the same people saving one of them from beeing linched ! I wish I could do something for the great people of Iran.

Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is the devil in disguise. Picture 18 made me sick. I would have loved to be there and hit that old man with his own stick.

“Human beings are members of a whole, In creation of one essence and soul. If one member is afflicted with pain, Other members uneasy will remain. If you have no sympathy for human pain, The name of human you cannot retain.” - Saadi This week Iranians turned out in record numbers not seen since the beginning of the Iranian revolution to change their current President Mahmood Ahmadinejad. Their willingness to exercise their democratic right was both historic and uncommon in the Middle East. Iranians longed for change the same way people in the United States, and indeed worldwide, longed for a new beginning after the Bush years. They were tired of an increasingly delusional President who has thrown their country into economic turmoil and portrayed their country as a conflict seeking entity in the Middle East. But today the same Iranian regime that has denied a dialogue with the world, denied human rights, denied democracy, denied the Holocaust, is blatantly denying the will of its people by committing massive election fraud to reelect Mahmood Ahmadinejad, and arresting journalists and opposition leaders in broad daylight. Accepting this deception will be costly not only for the people of Iran but also for the people of the Middle East, with far reaching consequences worldwide. As you read these words, the people in Iran have taken to the streets in nationwide protests. Despite brutal government suppression tactics the Iranian people are courageously fighting for their rights. As antiriot police batons crush the bones of demonstrators whose only protest is election fraud, Iranians are screaming for the world to hear them: WE DENOUNCE MAHMOOD AHMADINEJAD! The people of Iran now ask for your support! We do not expect you to fight our struggle but to help us fight it. We expect people worldwide to put pressure on their governments and politicians not to accept the legitimacy of the Iranian elections and the fraudulent presidency of Mahmood Ahmadinejad. Democratic societies worldwide must not leave the Iranian people alone now that they have risen to the challenge. Instead they need to align their policies with the will of the Iranian people. Friends, we ask you not to let 70 million people in Iran be taken hostage. Any government that accepts Mahmood Ahmadinejad as the new president of Iran has betrayed the Iranian people, endangered world peace, and has no sympathy for human pain.

I support the protestors of Iran. But with the Clerics as the ultimate authorities, even a reformer can only go so far. I can only wish TRUE democracy can take place without the clerics REALLY running the show. Twitter and hackers: Kudos... you are the lifeline for these folks in Iran. Stand with the people and offer the iranians a deal. If the new leader abides by the UN nuclear non proliferation agreement, then we will end all sanctions! This will pressure the clerics into hearing the voice of the people. It will finally lead to economic growth for Iran.

A comment on all the people saying that the US should have "rioted" after the 04 and 00 elections.....

Are you guys on crack? 04 was won by a clear margin. In fact, the voter fraud was slanted towards the democratic candidate (slashed tires on republican vans that transported registered repulicans to voting areas, acorn, etc). 00 election was counted then RECOUNTED. It was razor thin, but Bush won legitimately. The situation in Iran is MUCH different. it wasn't winning by a hair... It was a total land slide (fake land slide). If Bush cheated and won by 30% above Gore when the polling showed 50/50... then sure, it's warrented. but this is not reality. Get over your touchy feely emotion and see the facts for what they are. Sure he did not win the popular vote, but in the US you need to balance states rights vs. federal rights. If we didn't have the all or nothing electoral college system, why would anyone campaign in places like north dakota? there are only a few people living there. The fact that all the electoral votes for that state go towards one candidate (the one winning over 50% of the vote) FORCE candidates to hear the voices of folks in small states and communities. Otherwise candidates would only hear the voices of folks in large states and cities. I would expect believers in affirmative action would accept this whole heartedly. But I guess they only accept affirmative action when it suits their agenda. If you don't understand why the electoral college system is needed in the US, then you don't understand US history.

Just like forest gump... "that's all i gotta say 'bout that"....

I do not see how you can count millions of votes in two hours, how stupid is that. This proves the lies against the people of Iran

POWER TO THE PEOPLE OF IRAN WHO WANT THEIR FREEDOM!!!
GOD BE WITH YOU, DON'T GIVE UP. GOD HAS GIVEN YOU THE RIGHT TO BE FREE ON THE DAY YOU WERE BORN, TAKE IT BACK.

God bless the people of Iran!!!! For you people that think America is not a positive force in the region....I guarantee you there wouldn't have been an uprising if Americans weren't in Iraq......This is what freedom does ... All people yearn to be free!!!

Biggest protests since 1979! If we don't support the youth movement now, then when?!

IRANIANS, WE ARE STRONG!!

I am so proud and know we will get what we deserve!

The world is with us!

Zendebad Iran! Long live Iran!

To the makers of this fantastic and important photography: Thank you for your courage in the effort to show us around the world what's going on.

Iranians - how can we help? I have done all I can think to do (see comment 194) but will do anything else I can.

با عشق
Meredith
USA

18 is not a photo of the great quality, but I liked it most. Shows the danger of the generation clash, fueled by the traditions and conservatism against reforming thinking people... sadly, this man should've helped the woman to get up and not to threaten further...

they are not human . they kill their people with no shame and they did every thing with the name of God . now they show us black and say that this is white and they want us to believe them . it is so stupid .
We iranian hate this government .

RE: 158.I'm sorry to say, but Iranians asked for ALL of this when they chose to overthrow the Shah and impose hardline Islam as the state religion. Remember, they did not want progress and hated how "Westernized" Iran was becoming. They asked for a return to Islamic fundamentalism, and with it, they asked for the heavy hand of government and bloodshed. They cannot have it both ways. The Shah was no angel but at least he envisioned Western ideals for his country, and with it, the freedom to dress as one wants, practice whatever religion one wants -- or no religion at all -- and to live one's life with dignity. I will never forget the freedom and happiness my family once had and the life they once lived. The Islamists destroyed a great civilization and culture. Iran's people are now paying the price for the terrible choice they made 30 years ago.

no. that's not the case at all. Iranians chose to overthrow a dictator then and that's what they're doing now. they're not wanting to be ruled by someone like the Shah again. choosing to bring back Islamic fundamentalism is not the same as asking for someone like Ahmadinejad. Islam is what brought the nation to peace after a revolution. it is not the cause of these problems. do not link an entire religion and it's followers with one man. your ignorance fathoms me.

Keep fighting the noble fight!
You deserve better than oppresive fanatics
the world is with you!
From greece

look

Ahmadi is a vicious dictator and an opressor of the people and he must GO.

There will never be justice or peace so long as that monster is allowed to exert his nefarious influence on the downtrodden Persian people!

you are fantastic, I hope everything going well with you all.

wish you a great victory
Behjat

where is my vote?

I am from Tehran, please help us with these fantastic photos which can reveal the reality of nowadays Iran. Americans please see that how a dictator regime can kill the supporters of selected president Mirhossein Musavi who wants to change this gloomy situation inside and outside of Iran.

The courage and conviction so clearly displayed in these photos overpowers even the most violent images. To the people of Iran- you are an inspiration.

And to the Boston Globe- thank you for sharing these images with the world. It is shameful how little coverage the MSM has given to the crisis unfolding on the streets of Iran. Thank you for doing your job.

This site allows people in Iran to still see world news. It goes round the Iranian government's attempts to block the Internet. http://www.iran-news.info/news/worldpress/rss.php

Contact the WhiteHouse and demand a statement of support from the President. The Iranian people need our support. They want our support. Why has the President been silent? I'm astounded.

first of all thx to boston globe for running these pictures which are indeed bilateral unlike iranian channels broadcasting only what they like. plz spread this link to all over the world (whoever u know!) so that everyone would see what is really happening here. we all need your supports. thx in advance.

write musavi ! but read ahmadi nejhad ,where is my v0te?

How can we not help? While President Bush was vilified in the US and around the globe he never once waivered from his belief that people should be able to live in freedom. How can any American President stand by and watch? Rather than being silent so as to not upstage your "vital" health care speech, Mr. Obama, do the right thing and stand by those who demand a free Iran!

just one thing !!!
we have no access to unicef . please tell theme that we are not satisfied with iran government !! tell them that we want our right ! our votes !!!
where did you see some photo like this ones ? just tell them they are responsible for what happening in iran !! make them sure that nothing will happen until they do something !! the country is in they hands !! police wanted to kill everyone and we are on a edge !!! do something world for us !!!! i dont know how to beg all the world !!! please please please ......

Please change the subtitles saying "defeated", it is very offensive.

I wish American people do something to support Iranians NOW. Iran and U.S Problem is affectingh all of us. These people are being beaten bc they want peace and friendship with all nations including Americans. If it was any doubt about Iranians supporting the Islamic government , now everybody knows they are not. Any government who accept ahmadinejad as the president is not Iranan nation's friend. U.N should do something.

Go people of Iran !

PLEASE SEND THIS LINK TO ALL .....
WE NEED INTERNATIONAL HELP......
WE PREFER DIE STANDING RATHER THAN LIVE ON OUR KNEES....

please help us......they're wild....please help.............:((((((((((((((

on 13 june 2009
Also Isfahan University of Technology was attacked by militia forces. they break into IUT's dormitory and you know the rest...

Students have nothing and they are the weakest people in Iran.

I don't know where can I find my friend's corpse?
who can help them?

Amazing! I posted a Tweet about this page

Good people of Iran, I truly feel sorry for you. You didn't want this President any more than we in America wanted ours. If we had a President with a spine, which we don't, we might have been able to help you today. But it's a double-edged-sword. If we help you, the world would SCREAM that the US has come to make war and occupy Iran. Instead of saying the truth that we came to liberate the good people of Iran. That's what happened to us in Iraq. So instead of coming to help you, we'll just have to Pray for your safety..

Hey World !
Do you hear us?
Ahmadi Nezhad is not our president.
He is a DICTATOR.
Please help us,please.......
:'(

The point is that the supporters of Ahmadinejad can not confess that they are the minority in Iran. they can't respect others and they are not strong enough to admit it. They don't understand that a democratic government has nothing to do with them.

I'm an american and I'm outraged at the "cover up" by the Iranian government - or I should say the "dictatorship". We know the people of the country want freedom and the real vote is not counted. In a world of media, we can see that the count is not truthful, no way could leave the polls open late, have voting stations in the United States, and with millions of votes to be counted (not by computer - by hand!) could they even be counted and be accurate. It is a coup - the defunct government is a coup - attempting to grasp on to power - we hope the best will prevail and that is what the people of Iran want - not what is now.

Great Pictures showing reality of what is going on in my City.
very very thank you

this is the most important news story i've seen all month. thank you!

Hey World !
Do you hear us?
Ahmadi Nezhad is not our president.
He is a DICTATOR.
Please help us,please.......
:'(

goh to dahane ahmadinezhad

#171, VC, You're an idiot.

I'm here in the "STATES" ... I know 1 Iranian from work ... he is very proud of his country and I commend him on that. We too went through a revolution for our freedom from England and to this day place the names of those heroes above all others -- I hope one day Iran has freedom fighters to honor -- there is no reason to live under the tyrannical rule of Islamic dictators

i wish i was in iran to support my ppl, im rly pisst off, plz be strong guys.
FREEDOM

Hey World !
Do you hear us?
Ahmadi Nezhad is not our president.
He is a DICTATOR.
Please help us,please.......
:'(

Posted by vc June 15, 09 03:40 PM

You are an idiot.

It is interesting that despite your own report that hundred of thousands of people attended the demonstration against Ahmadinezhad even though it was declared illegal, you still write of Mousavi as the defeated candidate and of Ahmadi as victorious. would have been nice to show respect to the lives that are lost and all the young people who are risking their lives and the brutal consequences that await their actions.
best

It is outrageous to see how the media deals with uprisings in the world. The demonstrators who are against their governments differ in the eyes of western media depending if the government is pro-West or against it. The rioters in Greece were considered violent and reckless despite public support, and now since the rioters are demonstrating against an anti-West tyrant, they are considered pro-democracy! Sickening! All my support to the demonstrators on the street of Iran, and may the whole world know that you are fighting for your freedom and not in support of any Western government. Your courage knows no limits just like that of your sisters and brothers in Palestine, Seattle, Greece,..etc StleSeattle,Genoa..etc!

Very shocking photos.
I'm in Tehran, the capital of Iran and I've seen many such scenes with my own eyes. hope we can fight til the end.
stones against guns

What a great day for FREEDOM. True patriots will not be silenced. Iran, stay strong.

marg bar an kasi ke in janjalo pish ovoord..javo0naye nazanin chejoori az dast raftan;-(

Finally, a people that show the willingness to stand up to the "uncorruptable" Islamist governement style. They are no longer slaves lost in the wilderness of following, doing as told. They are finally fighting to become their own leaders and masters, tolead their country out the shambles of 30 years of goverment wihtout respentation. I truly hope they win and topple the governement that is a religious dictatorship.

Their vote may mean little to who runs the country, but these events are changing that even now. Even the great mullah is caving now. All monarchal, dictatorial, autocratic governments fall eventually. Usually through rebellion by the people they have beaten down for so long.

Good luck fellow people. Good luck fellow freedom fighters. God speed to getting your country back to being for it people, instead of itself. I pray you find the balance needed to brush away the heavy hand that holds you down. Freedom can only be enjoyed when you are truly free.

I demand freedom and democracy for every human on earth.

My deepest condolescenes go to those who lost their loved ones. May their sacrifice not have been in vain. May their voices be heard.

Let there be seven billion voices against inhumanity.

please help us,they killimg our young people,we need helps from other countries,they killed many people during these days,I'm so angry and stressful,please help.
even they can find this girl in this photo and kill her,do not let them kill us.

kesafataie vazi ishala bemirinnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

Iranians are a bright intelligent people, they need a brighter
future than building atom bombs. 3o year's of the Shah's
dictatorship was too much, 30 year's of the Mollah's dictatorship
is too much. You need to be a democratic, innovative state.
Iranians deserve the best what the world can offer.
Down with Ahmadinejad. Iran deservs better.

Ask the western governments that why they don't sell passenger aircrafts and their equipment to Iran but they sell the latest weapons and armaments to be used by the Iranian militia and riot police against civilians?

I hope the People of Iran will go on in their Fight for Freedom - without religious Opression, State-Dictatorship and Islamic Fundamentalism (and by the side - Christian Fundamenatlism is not any better!!):

Here in Germany there are many left-winged (communist) People supporting you and your Exile-People...

Keep up the fight and the struggle for a better world!

And to my colleges out there (I am also an Photojournalist from Germany) - keep on your great work and keep safe out there!!

down with Ahmadi Nejad
He is a big Terorist
he has to go

i,m iranian,
we need international help for seclusion to this goverment Mahmud ahmadi nejad,his Cheater liyer addition peril dangerous for iranian and world.
we need support other country for seclusion seclusion seclusion with decleartion in news and everythings is possible,
we want FREEDOM,DEMOCRASY

Ahmadinejad and the mullahs, go to hell . It's warm there, and you will be welcome by Hitler, Stalin, Mao,Kim Il Sung, Pol-pot etc...

Peace to all of the proud Iranians who demand that their vote be counted properly and fairly. All true Americans are supporting you and your struggle to be free. Do not give up! Demand the truth!

Allaho Akbar!! Down with Dictators!!

what can i say?!!! we can just pray for iran jesus bless iran

Viva La Revolucion! Its time for a revolution in this part of the world! Freedom will shine its light

F*uck you ahmadinejad

I wanna go back, now!

All Americans who love their freedom wish only love, prosperity, and peace for the Iranian people. I am but a small voice in a sea of many, but our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Be strong and stand firm in your beliefs.

I hope the People of Iran will go on in their Fight for Freedom - without religious Opression, State-Dictatorship and Islamic Fundamentalism (and by the side - Christian Fundamenatlism is not any better!!):

Here in Germany there are many left-winged (communist) People supporting you and your Exile-People...

Keep up the fight and the struggle for a better world!

And to my colleges out there (I am also an Photojournalist from Germany) - keep on your great work and keep safe out there!!

Amazing photos... good luck with that revolution. See, you shouldn't ask for the US to help, because whenever we do, we're scolded and blamed for being a big bully, the corrupt cop, whatever. If we bail Iran out, we'll be inciting yet more anti-US rhetoric. I'd like nothing more than to see the corrupt regime ousted, but don't ask the US. Ask the French, or Russians or somebody else. Leave us the hell alone. The jerky left wing folks here are crying about your pain, but do nothing but whine when "it's an unjust and/or illegal war".

Sorry you beautiful Persians, but you're on your own.

Does anyone else see irony in the Iranian officals with the word "POLICE" spelled out in English?

I find it notable that supporters of Mousavi help those injured riot policemen, even though they are the ones being beaten up by them. Thats true humanity and is maybe an indicator who's the good guys here. Especially when reckoning the other side beating women. Whoever beats women is wrong.

These people, have been under pressure for 30 years, And the fraud, was really out of their patience limit.
To my fellow Iranians, Don't be kind to Basijis like the man beeing with the cop in # 29. Basijis are mindless brainwashed psychopathic mass murder machines. Technically, they're not considered human beings, so be harsh with as much as you can be, like the way they are with you.

Thanks for the support above. people who have access to media, can distribute the message. you can print photos and share links, tell your families and friends. we want this battle for liberty, a concern for all people who believe in liberty.

people of world wee need your help & support right now !!!

Ahmadi nejad = complex of lies and wrong dipulicates

please send this link to every one u know, let the world know what is going on here, please help us

people of world we need your help & support right now !!!

S.O.S

where will we go ???

we continue with this gov
we destroy them
we must win and help mir hossein
we can do it
we are persian

IRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAN

where is my vote? we need help...

They should have done this sooner. GWB would have had their back.

Damn I wish these people luck. It just goes to show you the people of a country must truly want change in order for it to work. Iran seemingly has wanted it for years but simply hasn't had the right moment. I truly hope this goes well for them and there aren't a lot of lives lost. However, I highly doubt that if this we're to see a true shift in Iran.

Such an expression for FREEDOM. True patriots will not be silenced. Iran, stand tall. We in America are watching.

Thanks for the superb coverage. The government is beating up and killing people. Don’t believe the lies. Many universities are under siege. Don’t believe Ahmadinejad’s farce of peace and democracy. Long live People of Iran. Long live freedom. Down with the dictators. God bless all the activists.

SHAME ON AHMADI NEJAD AND HIS SUPPORTERS, WISH GOD REMOVE ALL OF THEM FROM THE EARTH VERY SOON.

great thing is happening.

I wish American people do something to support Iranians NOW. Iran and U.S Problem is affectingh all of us. These people are being beaten bc they want peace and friendship with all nations including Americans. If it was any doubt about Iranians supporting the Islamic government , now everybody knows they are not. Any government who accept ahmadinejad as the president is not Iranan nation's friend. U.N should do something.

They did the same to Mossadeq just because he spoke against British/American oil companies. It is sad history repeats in Iran.

Support our people
they show that Ahmadinjead is not their representative
death to totaliterians, death to dictators, deatht o theocratics!
support us!

and here is iran ,yehhh... we are surry from riot- polices and what do you think??? you don't shock ,if yorself been here ,belive it really. whit victorius right to unright.
be success

Wow...I thought OUR freepers were bad.

Conservatism and religion are not compatible with freedom and democracy. These pictures are proof of that.

All people write lots of things here , because of photos. I'm from Iran , Tehran .
in our country we have a group that try to reform . and many people like their government and president.
all friends here should know that Tehran is not Iran . it's a city , a big city , but just a city of Iran .
I can tell you that these people you called "supporters of defeated Iranian presidential candidate " killed three Ahmadi nejad supporters by hunting Gun last day and more by stone and ... . day fire a bus and break glass of lots of Banks and shops. if you call them supporter we call them "rioter".

I think you are helping Iran security people by publishing these hi-resolution pictures from faces of the people. You can't imagine how it would be dangerous for people on these pictures. Please blur the faces as soon as possible. Remember that here is Iran, not US/EU.

Maybe this is a superficial judgement in light of all that is happening in Iran, but have you noticed that Ayatolla Khomeini had and Akhmadinijad have THE MOST EVIL looking faces. ever!
If the eyes are the window to the soul, they are both wicked devils!
Akhmadinijad MUST be defeated!!!!!!

From a Iranian to all the Iranian legal armed forces. Turn your weapons on the Basij and the Revolutionary Guards and kill them all. Free our nation and your people. Down with the islamic republic, death to dectator

yes! this is our country...and this is our politic!!! help us!

I am so sorry for mahmud ahmadinejad and Mr.Khmeneie

F**K OFF AMIN IN 185 COMMENT! F**K U & YOUR PRESIDENT.
I WAS THERE YESTUDAY. WE R BRAVE & FREE IRANIANS.
WEE R FREE. WE R GREAT. GOD BLESS IRAN. GOD BLESS MY PEOPLE. GOD BLESS EVERY FREE MAN.

During the Great Islamic Revolution, we have always suffered from the U.S. government. This time, again we will win the game and this is the U.S. who will loose. This scnario has been designed by the U.S., and you are the puppets who are playing by the their order, without knowing what is the truth!!

i am in iran , HELP
PLEASE . . . . .

Look at these so called MUSLIM men....hitting a woman?
These so called MUSLIMS will never learn.

My prayers go out to the good people of Iran. Because of your brave actions, you will have your freedom and your nation will be a proud member of the world community.

plz help us
make world heard us
they killed every one

i'm iraniaaaaaaaaaaan...i'm iraniaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan.....no ahmadi nejaddddd..... raye ma moosaviiiiiii..we like mooosavii...we don't like lie!!
مرگ بر احمدی نژاد
مرگ بر دیکتاتور
بچه ها با خودتون چوب و چماق ببرید دست خالی نرید

this is real, iran looks like phalestin

WE ALL HATE PICTURE 22.DAMN YOU AHMADI NEJAD

People of the world
it MEHRDAD
FROM iran
my brothers and my sisters are under BULLETS and FIRE

im iranian boy and i want to say we wiil be stand for untill victory

And i want to call international help for people in IRAN...

where is our VOTE ?
we hate AHMADINEJADwe hate AHMADINEJAD
we hate AHMADINEJAD
we hate AHMADINEJA

please help US

People of Iran, you much in my thoughts and prayers today. I wish you luck in obtaining the justice that would be denied you and hope that the true will of the people is expressed in a fair election.

as a 25yrs old Iranian guy , who has friends in jail and also hurt by the government;
i want world to know we are under a huge pressure and scared by recent killings but we are not going to lose our hopes we will move on,
Please Pray for us.

Shame on Ahmadinejad and his corrupt political party! we all hate him!
we're fighting in Iran... not only for our votes... but for freedom! (today i injured badly in the streets)
pray for us... I hope the people succed in bringing changes.

Viva Ahmadinejad
Down to Mirhossein

I am so sad to see these images, yet so proud to say I'm Iranian. Let the world know that what they see from this government is not what our people want. We fight for freedom and pray for peace around the world.

we hate this ahmadi nejad and never accept him as our president

FREE IRAN

they are killing us. I was in Azady Squere. Some min after I left it basij killed somebody.
those person with black clothes and guard they are not iranian. they were sent here from arabic contries. specially lebonan. we dont know how to fight. we dont want to be killed by this bastards.

People of Iran, you are much in my thoughts and prayers today. I wish you luck in obtaining the justice that would be denied you and hope that the true will of the people is expressed in a fair election.

If the Persian people can succeed in their efforts to get Ahminajads win contested this would be the beacon of democracy in the middle east that Bush claimed Iraq should be.

Don't tired iranian the FUTURE is ours

Valentia, coraje y determinacion esta demostrando el pueblo de Iran. Que viva el pueblo y la juventud Irani.

I think the Iranian people should hold a very peaceful revolution like the one we saw during Indian revolution against the English empire under Mahatma Gandhi. The Non-Cooperation movement. It will not be a easy one, many may even be killed but for a good cause, your country and freedom for your people.

The more violent the protests are the more hatred is developed among each other. Freedom is more important than petty politics. The Iranian people need to believe in themselves and never give up.

You do not need any outside intervention. You are all brothers and sisters, someday eventually the wrong people will understand that they are harming their own . Fight for your freedom and not for your party.

All the best.

Support Iranian, Support Iranian, Support Iranian, ...
PLEASE
PLEASE
PLEASE

Watch us UN please !!!!!!!!

“Human beings are members of a whole, In creation of one essence and soul. If one member is afflicted with pain, Other members uneasy will remain. If you have no sympathy for human pain, The name of human you cannot retain.” - Saadi This week Iranians turned out in record numbers not seen since the beginning of the Iranian revolution to change their current President Mahmood Ahmadinejad. Their willingness to exercise their democratic right was both historic and uncommon in the Middle East. Iranians longed for change the same way people in the United States, and indeed worldwide, longed for a new beginning after the Bush years. They were tired of an increasingly delusional President who has thrown their country into economic turmoil and portrayed their country as a conflict seeking entity in the Middle East. But today the same Iranian regime that has denied a dialogue with the world, denied human rights, denied democracy, denied the Holocaust, is blatantly denying the will of its people by committing massive election fraud to reelect Mahmood Ahmadinejad, and arresting journalists and opposition leaders in broad daylight. Accepting this deception will be costly not only for the people of Iran but also for the people of the Middle East, with far reaching consequences worldwide. As you read these words, the people in Iran have taken to the streets in nationwide protests. Despite brutal government suppression tactics the Iranian people are courageously fighting for their rights. As antiriot police batons crush the bones of demonstrators whose only protest is election fraud, Iranians are screaming for the world to hear them: WE DENOUNCE MAHMOOD AHMADINEJAD! The people of Iran now ask for your support! We do not expect you to fight our struggle but to help us fight it. We expect people worldwide to put pressure on their governments and politicians not to accept the legitimacy of the Iranian elections and the fraudulent presidency of Mahmood Ahmadinejad. Democratic societies worldwide must not leave the Iranian people alone now that they have risen to the challenge. Instead they need to align their policies with the will of the Iranian people. Friends, we ask you not to let 70 million people in Iran be taken hostage. Any government that accepts Mahmood Ahmadinejad as the new president of Iran has betrayed the Iranian people, endangered world peace, and has no sympathy for human pain. Iranian Artists in Exile

Thanks for PIC
what are we going to do(Iranian)?
Are we going to accept this regime??
We must change the whole REGIME OF SUPREME LEADERSHIP
No SUPREME LEAder
like turkey o r...
no difference between these Candidates IN IRAN so
go for a big change(narrating to iranian)

im only hope to america.....and i want amrica government help to iranian people

Ahmadinejad is a cowardly dog, the George W Bush of Iran

There is nothing stronger than an idea whose time has come...Perhaps that is what we see in Iran; however, do not fool yourself into believing that a revolution is afoot. The Mullahs are too entrenched and the rest of the country is not Tehran....
Keep up the good fight for a new monitored election, and continue to assmble en masse. Perhaps those in power will begin to see what the people want and are willing to sacrifice for..

Why isn't President Obama standing up for these people? Why isn't he supporting these people who are fighting for freedom & fair elections?

I'm going home, cuddle my kids right away. What a terrible world...

down with khameneie

WHERE IS MY VOTE??????

à bas la dictature!Ahmadi nejad is not my president!
Vive Mousavi!

We Are Alone In IRAN !!!

write musavi ! but read ahmadi nejhad ,where is my v0te?
Please Help us

These pictures made me furious. Change the subtitles to read "purportedly" or "putatively" or "supposedly" defeated in regards to Mr. Mousavi. Seven confirmed deaths in Tehran so far....I'm terrified to think how many more there must be in truth. Ahmadinejad (the true "defeated" candidate) must go. I wish I was in Iran so I could do something besides having all these links up http://docs.google.com/View?id=dc4rpwn7_0g7xxc4d3

I'm Iranian,I see,Using faith as an excuse to kill...!!!

Returning into a world of shallowness and lies...!!!she knows that no one hears her call,but is seems like god hears nothing at all..!!?

Alive Alive Alive Alive Alive Alive Alive my people,Alive...!!!

Kill for religion, will the Lord forgive...??!
correct what they have done, what we are doing...!!!

This is a big step towards the long wanted freedom for Iran

GOVERNMENTS OF THE WOLRD, ESPECIALLY THE WEST, MUST NOT AKNOWLEDGE AHMADINEJADS FAKELY ELECTED GOVERNMENT

Long live IRAN

PLEASE HELP US

we LOVE moosavi and we are ready for die for him

Picture #29 is - for me - the true spirit of the historic events unfolding in Iran. It says it all. There are no need for words. It is such a strong image. It should be on the cover of every newspaper. I have the utmost respect for the Iranian people. My heart goes out to you.

All of the people of Iran are in my thoughts. The youth are doing things there I wish we had the courage to do in our own country. They are fighting for their freedom knowing that they could be shot on sight. My hopes are this is resolved swiftly and there are no more lives lost. I am wearing my green for the youth of Iran today, I hope my fellow americans are doing the same.

PLEASE Help For Iran
Help Help PLEASE

People of the world! Help our movement ! let the world hear our cry of freedom. our country is in danger of a military coup. stay beside our people. They are killing men and women ! Help us

iranian young pepole need help from national societies.ahmadi nejad s government kills them because they want their rights.they are lier and dictator we dont want they govern us.please help us and support us and pressur to ahmadi nejad to gave up iran

RE TO : #185 : oh I think U're very stupid MR.Amin... If you wanna C the truth and if you R as brave as these people like #27 , #29 & #16 join one of these protests and then say these bullshits... khamene'ee and ahmadi nejad R two dirty liar and dictators...
STAND UP BRAVE IRANIANS...
WHERE IS OUR VOTE?

its a shame,to us people,who voted for ahmadinejad 4 years ago!
its a shame,that we have a corrupt government.
we,iranians living in austria,are holding a demonstration against the election false results,tomorrow here in vienna.it will go on,till we get back our votes,we will stand behind our people in iran,who are being injured or killed in our lovely contry, we will support our people.no matter where i live,im still iranian,and i still love my country!

M

THANK YOU ALL FRIENDS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD EXPRESSING YOUR SOLIDARITY WITH US IRANIANS.
WE HOPE TO DO THE SAME , WHEN YOU GUYS NEED A VOICE.

FREEDOM FOR IRAAAAANNNN.....
FREEEDOOOM FOR IRAAANNN.....

F*ck you ahmadinejad, you disgusting pig
and F*ck anyone promoting you
You people betrayed our country and I hope one you shall be hanged in public
I will personally come and P*ss on ahmadinejad's grave

we want freedom , i'm iranian and allways will be , poeple in the world help us with ur love , we r invaded , we will fight untill we die . help us world .

john- #342,

are you saying that the U.S. designed the protests in Iran? If so, that is a possibility. It's no secret that the U.S. despises Ahmadinejad and would like to see him go.

Violent suppression actually does win, more often than not. Our feeble minds like only to think of the successes of freedom seeking people and we subconsciously ignore the failed causes. How about the Tibetans and the massive periodic murderous campaigns against them and others in the Chinese empire? How about Myanmar (aka Burma) where they slaughtered tens of thousands of monks? North Korea? Throughout most of history, the ruthless win. Sometimes the balance leans in favour of the protesters--especially where there is a free press. But in this case, it looks like the establishment is winning. In any case, it's not a democracy.. Who selects the candidates to begin with? Who controls the police.. the military... the judicial system? Isn't it the supreme religious leader? Most peoples of the world live in pseudo-democracies.. The appearance keeps anger against the establishment focused on largely meaningless candidates and away from those who truly lead. In the U.S. it's various corporate masters. That isn't to say there is no democracy.. if you think of democracy as the measurement of how much influence a people have over their government's decisions..... even dictatorships have more or less democracy in this, more relevant sense... Do they listen to their constituencies?

To the students, the parents, the shopowners, the educators, all the Iranian people who can sense the sweetness of freedom. May you be successful and may you never give up. GREEN!!

The White House should only say that this is for the Iranian people to decide, and that they wish the desires and wishes of Iranians will be respected as well as their rights to peaceful demonstration, as in any democracy. And that is all the US government should say.
Please do not ask your government to do anymore than that. Iranians hate outside influence in our internal affairs! Please do not think you are doing us good by asking your government to get involved. Trust me, it will not help matters! The clerics only get more brutal if the Americans get involved!

Me and meny people here in Israel support you, then Iranians.You are very brave to stand against this tyranny. Is seems that America won't help you and that you are on your own, I'm sorry for that. Be brave and don't give up your freedom! 4 more years with Ahmadinjad means world war and suffering, good luck!

#29 is very touching. It takes tremendous mercy and compassion to protect that officer considering the events that have taken place. I hope your revolution is successful and that you are soon freed from your oppressive leadership and can enjoy a truly democratic society. I hope that under more moderate leadership perhaps we can begin to close the divide between Iran and the West.

Freedom is the ultimate cause, worth fighting, and dying, for.

The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.

Should we be surprised that someone who would lie about a fact of history like the holocaust would lie about an election? I feel for the righteous people in Iran who wanted peace and reform.

I hope everyone rioting in Iran is angry enough to start a revolution and overthrow the religious zealots in power.

WE SUPPORT YOU!

I noticed some people said the election was fair and these are just some works of photo shops. I've been there, they opened fire on every one. So this election was as fair as these pics not be real!
This so called president is a f*cking bastard and his followers are just like him, liars.

this is democracy...
ahmadinejhad's democracy

Clearly, governments need us much more than we need them.

We need INTERNATIONAL help. please help us.

i'm very very saed and .... for iranian pepolle

please help iranian people .how can hit a woman???
help us help us.

im iranian and im proud of it like helllllll....and stop saying defeated,mousavi is the winner of our hearts anything happens we love him and we will stand by him till the end...and THANK YOU WORLD FOR YOUR SUPPORT

WTF?! @ #342

This is NOT. ABOUT. AMERICA.

This is about IRAN. This is about the Iranian people fighting for the voice and the vote that they were promised, that was stolen from them. This is not about the US, this is not about Obama, this is THEIR fight.

Do not disrespect the Iranians who are so bravely standing up at great risk to themselves to demand their voice be heard, some of whom have given their lives. Do not cheapen their sacrifice.

The picture of the old man waving a stick at the young women fallen in the gutter is so full of impact. Make it high res, better angle, and black and white and you got an award winner.

Down with the fraud president! Go Musavi!

People in Iran, the citizens in the USA are hoping that Musavi will come to power! I know Obama wishes he could do something to make it a fair election, but we cannot get involved in your affairs because of how reclusive Ahmadi has made your country!

Every nation and country has its wars that go down in the history books, good and bad. Make this one count for the good!

i'm tranian,we are youe brother ,why??????????

This this just terrible !!!!! innocent people being dragged in the conflict between two political parties. Democracy means freedom of speech, It allows every citizen of the country to express pro & anti government sentiments freely and peas fully. Police/security forces should help the demonstrators express, instead they always provoke them to Violence. Sadly this is a very common scenario in every country...

im just cry . we need help of the world for f*cking these eviles. they dont attention for killing people. they are animals. f*ck islamic republic,f*ck ahmadinejad,f*ck khamenei

Fight hard, be strong, stay safe!! We are all so proud and amazed at your courage! The world is watching, dont ever doubt that!!

wow #28 and #29.

even after being beaten down by officers with night sticks some people still try to protect the cop from being killed. inspiring.

Down with Dictator!!!
May God bless these young heros, and bring peace to our beloved country!
And REST IN PEACE to the martyrs for PEACE IN IRAN

i hope that is not next colour "orange" revolution

The statistics, circulated on Iranian blogs and websites, claimed Mr Mousavi had won 19.1 million votes while Mahmoud Ahmadinejad had won only 5.7 million.

The two other candidates, reformist Mehdi Karoubi and hardliner Mohsen Rezai, won 13.4 million and 3.7 million respectively.

I see the Photos, I see People fighting for freedom, and I see honor in a people up until now I had no respect for. You ask for American help yet you have defamed us for years. My heart is torn with hatred, my mind is awash the reality of your situation. I ask you stand, stand tall Iranian people and fight for your freedom. You have burned to many bridges for me to assist; obama is looking you know that, but at last you know he is a coward not willing to risk his public opinion by helping you. So I say again Stand Tall and die well that others may here your call for freedom.

To the all free people of the world,we need your help,we need your support
its not hard for you,just quite demonstrations in your free countries
we are dying over here
please help

FREEDOM!

ahmadinejad should resign! thats the only way to go!!!!!!!!!!!
neither revison of election results, nor rerlection itself gonna solve or change anything, no matter if its done in 10 days or couple of hours, its gonna be done under the authority of the same unreliable people who already betrayed their own fellow country-men.
wondering if mousavi is a dummy who is playin around with people, fooling them just to keep his idenitity up or he realy dosnt understand wats goin on around him....
come on guys! wake up...!!
give it a shot! think for a moment before u go out there being beaten or killed!!! wat is it u want reelection, revision or simply pulling down this jackass!!!??

we want freedom , i'm iranian and allways will be , help us world plz .

Special thanks to those who has prepared this...
I certainly hope this to be an effective step towards our nation's freedom

Mr.Housein Obama please help us...
the prisident of iran, mahmud ahmadinejad killing people in all of the country...
iranian people need help now

we're gonna win i know that i can see that day that ahmadinjad is going to the hell and i hate him , every bodays hate him, we're gonna win. just the god can help us so GOD HELP US TO WIN tnx
just keep going till win

This is outrageous!!! Please sign the following petition urging the UN to put pressure on the Iranian government to repeat the elections under fair and transparent conditions, using a monitoring mechanism supervised by national and international observers.
http://www.gopetition.com/petitions/repeat-iranian-elections-with-national-and-international-monintoring.html

Thank you for all the photos. please let the whole world know that people of Iran are fighting for human rights, freedom, and they will not have a dictator in their country.
let the whole world know.

NO ONE CAN TAKE THIS NATION DOWN! NOT EVEN AHMADI NEJAD!!!
WE WANT OUR VOTE & WE'LL FIGHT FOR IT TO THE LAST DROP OF OUR BLOOD.
TO THE VICTORY!!!
thank u for covering the news. plz let the whole world know what they do to us.
DAMN TO THE TALEBAN, IN KABOL & IN IRAN!!!

freedom for iranian people!!
stop world's obsessive and maniacal dictators
power to the people, not power to the man

http://iranevents.info/?p=63 ph0t0 0f war in esfahan city

The Dawn is Near, Never Surrender ...

Please please help us rescue us of this damn situations. we can hardly breathe. it's unfair they r cruel to us.they do whatever they want. i just can hout for help.UN PLEASE HELP US.ANY WAY WE R STRONG

Please help Iranian people.
we are in the hell.
they are firing at us.
please help.

Please please help us rescue us of this damn situations. we can hardly breathe. it's unfair they r cruel to us.they do whatever they want. i just can hout for help.UN PLEASE HELP US.ANY WAY WE R STRONG

freedom for iranian people!!
stop those obsessive and maniacal dictators at last!
power for the people, not power for the man

To those calling for Obama to speak out: Mousavi's supporters are already motivated and moving. Obama speaking cannot help them at this time, but it would encourage and legitimize Ahmadinnerjacket's supporters. The American people speaking out, grass roots, is the encouragement that is needed now.

Also, the reports I've seen indicate #24 is either Basiji or the Ansari-Hizbullah, not protestors.

Keep fighting Iran, do not give up until you get what is best for you. you deserve much more than you're getting right now.

I love the Iranian people and they are in my thoughts right now

our president is Mir Hossein Mousavi
ahmadi is cheater

what happend to our votes ?
just blood , it`s all i can see . we can`t stand the sounds in the streets any more , i`m from iran and we`re fighting throught .

It's great to see how Iranian women are fighting in frontline for their own freedom! Its impossible for people to forget it once they've tasted freedom, and Iranian women Do remember that they were once free! People wont care if they are beaten up when they have no freedom anyway.

I just wish that this is not some kind of game set up by others to make Iranian people fight against their own people, that this is a real scream for freedom and that it will make a REAL difference in their lives! YOU ARE NOT ALONE! from TR!

WATCH this khameneyi.it is the start.see u at thr end

yes . we are strong ... AhmadiNejad you better know we are in . we will deposition you .
we dont want a levy president !!!!!!!

PLEASE RESCUE US:((

Were is Barack Hussein Obama. did he see these photos???
Is he still silent??
someone tell him I ranians needs some help.
They are fighting for freedom against terrorists. Dont you want to....

i woo\riting this text from iran. i was there that man was kiled. ahmadi nejad is a lier and kill our people. dont accept him in president of iran

Day of Freedom...Im in iran...im in iran im in iran...i see freedom's comin' i see freedom's face...Day of Freedom...
here in iran we ask each other " where is my vote" cuz there is a lot people who did not vote to ahmadinejad...a lot people, maybe 25 millions of peoples...and for that we fight with them...with this system...Freedom's Comin up...Freedom's comin!

Rioter Than Y´All, shame on you. You are comparing the "suffering" of people in Europe or the USA to the abuse of the people of Iran? Rent-a-crowd protestors in places like Seattle or Greece think they have it as bad as people in Iran? What a joke. The brave people of Iran are the ones who really have the right to be protesting their opression. Coffee-drinking students in Seattle have a great life compared to students in Iran. Don't compare yourself to them!!!!

who like ahmadinejad ????? he is a big f*cking lier. they`re killing us, these pics are just nothing,that`s worse than what you see,and it`s a big contest for MR obama to show who is he in real.

why did they killd protester??

This ruin is my country! :(
and the one bleeding is my brother,
and the one shot in the head is my father!

Mr.President, are you really elected? or selected?

WHERE IS MY VOTE?????

The Iranian people are not only fighting for their freedom, they show us in the West how difficult that really is! Support those who would risk their lives to demonstrate against oppression!

to 342:

the puppets are who attack women
the puppets are who don't know the difference between stable's door and university's door

Ahmadi Nejad is a cheater and a lier.
Please help iranian poeple.

Why is Omaba's admin. so quite????????
Ploitics, with what price???

In a fluid and unpredictable situation, here are some indisputables:
1) A half-century ago, the people of Iran attempted a democratic revolution led by a moderate progressive, Dr. Mohammed Mossadegh, whose social-democratic inclinations have been revived by Moussavi.
2) Prime Minister Mossadegh was overthrown by the Eisenhower Administration and its Central Intelligence Agency, which wanted to wall in the Soviet Union and protect western oil interests.*
3) Norman Schwarzkopf, Sr. (father of the Gulf War general of the same name) used a suitcase full of US taxpayer dollars to bribe Iran's anti-democratic sympathizers and help overthrow Mossadegh.
4) They installed the pro-U.S. general Fazlollah Zahedi, who handed control of Iran to the brutal and vicious Shah. The Shah ruled through the infamous secret terror/torture police force Savak, which Schwartzkopf helped train.
4) A prototypical CIA asset, the Shah used his iron torturer's hand to "westernize" the country and make it more user-friendly to US oil interests.
5) Among other things, the U.S., France and other western powers were moving to provide the Shah with up to 36 atomic power plants designed to provide electricity and, ultimately, radioactive materials with which to build his own atomic bombs.
6) Despite his ostensible commitment to human rights, President Jimmy Carter made a point of spending a high-profile New Year's with the Shah, evoking the bitter hatred of millions of Iranians.
7) The Shah's overthrow by fundamentalist Ayatollah Khomeini led to the 1979-80 hostage crisis that finally sank Carter's presidency. Amidst indications of a secret deal involving past and future CIA Directors George H. W. Bush and William Casey, the release of the hostages was delayed long enough to guarantee Carter's defeat, thus inaugurating the Age of Ronald Reagan,** with 12 of its 28 years under the two Bushes.
8) Secret dealings between Reagan/Bush and the Iranians led to the Iran-Contra Affair, when covert operatives like Oliver North funneled arms to the Iranians and laundered cash and drugs through the reactionary Contra forces fighting revolution in Nicaragua.
9) The Contras in turn flooded the US with cocaine, feeding a horrific crack epidemic that has crippled the black and Hispanic communities here for two decades.
10) Those US-financed arms were used to fight the Iraqis and Saddam Hussein, whom the US also supported, and whom Donald Rumsfeld publicly embraced in the early 1980s.
Bob Fitrakis and Harvey Wasserman have co-authored four books on election protection. Bob's Fitrakis Files are available via www.freepress.org, where this article first appeared. Harvey Wasserman's History of the United States is at

www.harveywasserman.com

i heard about all this razzle-dazzle happening in Iran but...i've never thought it would end in this way !! with those horrible scenes...

people all over the world don't understand that the Iranian people reach a level of awareness that was hidden before...politics in Iran is just not the mirror of what people over there want...it's not a sign of ignorance as many might think either..
Iranian are wise and aware and
knowledgeable of their rights...in other word, they want freedom,they want to see democracy in Iran ! Real one !
a revolution would certainly make a difference ...like any revolution...
all i can say is : they should be stick to their own ideas / beliefs

Twenty years ago, several thousand political prisoners were executed in Iran, after few weeks hunger strikes were held in many Western capitals, only a few parliamentarians acknowledged the killings and governments did not know or care. I had just started using Internet then and not sure if www existed in 1988/89. Now the new generation has youtube, facebook and twitter. World leaders know what's happening and no-one can stop the flow of real information.
Fifty six years ago, a populist government was overthrown backed by CIA & British intelligence. Now a home-grown coup against a reformed leader. This time the coup will definitely not stand. See Tom Cruise and Valkyrie ... learn lessons!

ive been out in tehran seeing many things and ive been crying for 2 hours after seeing these photos. they're sick god punish them
they kill the youth just to keep their own government with fraud and force.
they are animals
i want the world to know how brave our people are and how bravely they are fighting for their own and their country's rights....
people please keep your fingers crossed for us and pray :( we do need your prayers....
thanks

these photos are saying you "Iranian people defend from their vote and their dew

Remember , You have to help us ... you ... U.N and this fucking government of America that has said every where they want to be in touch with Iranian , but always they are thinking only to themselves and their revenue ...

now there is the time that you have to show yourselves to Iranian People and you have to vindicate us ....

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Ahmadi nejad is following Sadams' destiny....

madare tono gaydam khar kose haye madar jendee koniiya madar gahbe haa khar kkosdehaaa kiram to oon ghiyafat ahmadi nejaaaad

My heart & prayers go out to each andy every person in Iran fighting for their freedom. Dp not give up!!

so thanks.....damn to dictatorship

im iranian ! we alll just want you to know that we didnt choose ahmadi nezhad !all these blood and fight is for that disgusting person !we dont want him for 4 years more ! we want somone that he's the best solution for iran and the other country's !and my friend's dont give up !!! we can do it !!! it's our last chance !!! we have to do it !!! FOR FREEDOM !!!!

We in Germany are with you!

Every society in the world has the right to live in freedom!

Martin Müller

This barbaric regime is incapable of reform. People of the world, the only logical solution for Iran is REGIME CHANGE. We need everyone's support through out the world.Please contact your political leadership and demand from them to recall your ambassadors from Iran. Iran must be isolated. Even if you do not have an ambassy in Iran you can stand by the people of Iran and their aspirations for freedom and democracy. They are denied their God given right.The right to be born free and to live free.This is the least anyone can do. Thank you.

My heart & prayers go out to each andy every person in Iran fighting for their freedom. Dp not give up!!

Im iranian ! i hope to have a better life in future ! with a new president ( Mir hosein ) ! not this f*ckin and crazy man ( Ahmadi) !!!! Down with all liers and specialy our government !!!!!!!!!

You're amazing, Persian people! I'm very impressed and proud of all your actions. Be safe! This is a dangerous dangerous time!!

=i see they kill somone in fron of my eyes today(monday15-jun) with j3
and killed a girl in saturday.
help us plz help us plz help us plz help us plz help us plz help us plz help us plz help us plz help us plz help us plz help us plz help us plz help us plz help us plz help us plz help us plz help us plz help us plz help us plz help us plz

iran alive...............

There is no way after voting was closed, that in a matter of hours after using PAPER BALLOTS it was even POSSIBLE to have counted all those ballots. Furthermore, where are the ABSENTEE BALLOTS because they came in from all over the world, including the US of A, and there is o way they could have arrived in a few hours to be counted. Even though we use touch screens for voting, or even computer cards with shads, we often have to wait for results to find out who won in our elections. So knowing this, it is ABSOLUTELY FALSE and IMPOSSIBLE to have ALL Iranian votes counted! This election was FRAUDULENT! Just like so many who have commented here, I wish the Iranian people ALL THE LUCK IN HAVING THIS ELECTION RECOUNTED. GOD'S SPEED TO ALL IRANIANS.

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iranian young pepole need help from national societies
iranian young pepole need help from other countrys
please help us
please help us
DONT LET SUN GO DOWN
dont let AHMADINEJAD kill us

nothing great is happening here, a propaganda ---- innocent lives are being negatively altered for life and for what? Who are you going to replace this government with? Reza Pahlavi? Mojahedin? think before you take impetuous actions --- Iran is a great country, it's a beautiful land - rich in both resources and culture - let's not destroy any more of it by rushing into another revolution. 10 years of fighting with Iraq destroyed many lives, took many youths - let's not repeat that mistake again.

Americans are with the protestors. Stay strong! Fight for your freedom. If not you, then who will? Change Iran... and that will change the world.

so so great professional photos from my country`s disastorous days ...Pray For Us ....Misirable Iranians ....Poor we !!! poor we !!

i was there were People got killed, near AZAADI [freedom] tower in blood.
it ain't fair...

Thank gawd for photojournalism. I didn't know which to believe, but seeing the pictures brings grave doubts in my mind as to whether there's a democracy in power in Iran at the moment.

We don't want an Islamic Republic in Iran. We want a Democratic Republic. No one can tell us what religion to practice. The hard-line mullah's, their fanatic religious supporters, the uneducated immoral traitors who would do anything at the right price including killing their brothers and sisters and maiming them in the name of GOD and Islam, they need to get out of our country. They have taken Iran to HELL.They have raped, pillaged, and sucked life out of us for 30 years. It is time for them to get the HELL out and leave Iran to our intelligent, talented, energetic, patriotic, and couragous youth. We want our country back! Down to the mullahs, down to their supporters, down to anyone who wants to force their religious and political beliefs down everyone eese's trhoats. We want to build a free and civil society..where no mullah would ever again be in the position of power!

To all of you brave protesters, keep up your noble fight! I am from America, and our hearts go out to you. And to the poster who said that Westerners only support the protests to implement a Western government, you are entirely wrong. We support the protests because the people of Iran deserve to be represented by the government they elected.

where is my voteee???????????????help us

Perfect Photos ...
We Need International Supports ....
Ahmadi Nejhad is another Taliban in the middle east....
Support Iranian protests...
_Thank you ,all around the World

احمدی نژاد جنایتکار است
سگ دست آموز علی خامنه ای

چرا سازمان های حقوق بشر و کشورهای متمدن ساکت هستند

باید این جنایتکار را تحت پیگرد قانونی قرار بدین و به محض وارد شدن به خاکتون دستگیر و محاکمش کنید دیگه سند جنایت از این روشن تر !!!!!!!!!!!!!

i was hereeeeeeeeeee.yes they killed people they kicked them in bad way.they r not human.im so sad these days.i was in that demonstration.really i proud of my people in iran.the number of people was great.plzzzzzzz dont say that its lie.u r big lier ur self .u r not here to see how they are killing people.i dont know how to describ my feeling but i just pray and ask Allah to help us.plzzzzzzzzzzz u pray 2.

You are making HISTORY, protestors. The eyes of the world are upon you as you fight for freedom. Keep fighting!

Good luck to the Iranian people. Don't settle for a new election - remove the Ayatollahs from power so you can truly be free..

Down with dictator
Either king or doctor

UN help iran
This dictator governent doesn't have mercy on anyone

Down with ahmadi nejad

i was there i felt all this moments,and i also see myself in one picture,you cant imagine how horrible that was when they enterd the university...

People of Iran, You are brave indeed,
The world is watching you with pride, fear and hope.
Hope that freedom, justice and truth will prevail.
Your fight against this cheating is just.
We are with you.
Solidarity from Paris, France

F*ck You Mahmud ahmadinejad and Mr.Khmeneie

We love Iran
We Love Freedom
i am in Iran ,
PLEASE Help For Iran

To my curageous fellow Iranians: since you've started protesting peacefully for your basic rights, our minds and hearts are with you! I wish we were there to help you out, to attend demonstrations, and to get back our votes together and peacefully... We're not physically there, but in our minds and hearts, we are with you, we pray for you, and we CRY with/and for you. We have held protests here in the North America, and are trying to raise public awareness among our American friends, but remember, this is our own fight, not anyone else's. We will spread the word as much as we can, and will seek support from any international organization we know! You are not alone...

And to the photgrapher(s) of AP: outstanding work! More power to you!...as many have said, # 29 is a masterpiece in humanity and brings tears to one's eyes...no matter how many times you see that photo...

Only god can help us :(

we`re fighting against Ahmadinejad , please remove picture #22 .

I hope that Israel & US will attack Iran and togethar with the millions of brave youth we will stop the dictators of Iran and change their life, more freedom, less wars and bloodshed

somebody help us we need help from The US or i dont know...

Re: Comment #349 by Raul

These are not Muslim men hitting women, they are Rafidah Shi'ah.

Let the Peoples voice be heard! We are all human and we all know basic rights and wrongs regardless of political affiliation. Take back your Country my Brave Iranian friends.

Thanks for collecting these photographs. Thank goodness for the Boston Globe. We need to preserve and revivify newspapers, alongside all the new media - from blogging to twitter. Thanks for recognizing history, as it occurs.

God bless the Iranian people! Down with tyrants wherever they reside!

People of the world must unite and support one another against all of these corrupt governments!

I am an American and am proud of the demonstrations being held in Iran, especially by the students and women. You are not alone and the global community is watching and listening. If you are for freedom and the rights of humanity then we are with you IRANIANS. True Americans will always choose the side of freedom; we are not all warmongers and we support courageous people who stand up for their rights and country! STAY STRONG... FREEDOM IS WORTH IT NO MATTER WHAT RACE YOU ARE OR WHERE YOUR FROM

Another nice orange revolution.

We won't stop until full success is achieved.
Down with Mahmoud...

Do you hear the people sing?
Singing a song of angry men?
It is the music of a people
Who will not be slaves again!

When the beating of your heart
Echoes the beating of the drums
There is a life about to start
When tomorrow comes!

COMBEFERRE
Will you join in our crusade?
Who will be strong and stand with me?
Beyond the barricade
Is there a world you long to see?
Courfeyrac:
Then join in the fight
That will give you the right to be free!

help our brothers and sisters!
f*ck those islamic politicians!
u bring pain and fascism into our country!
iam iranian! therefore i hate mollahs

Heeeeeeeeellllllllllllllppppppppppppppp !!!

Is there anyone saying that ahmadinejad has won the election fairly after watching these photos?
is so, you are seriously sick like ahmedinejad himself. I hope all of his pros die in a flash of light...i hope you would be slaughtered like pigs....THAT DAY IS CLOSE

the police in next days will shot people and people will be scared to be died....we need the world to see and do something for this humilating

About ten years ago, I came around a high school that was ran by Iranian revolutionary guards corp(IGRC) located within the premises of american embassy in tehran. those students lived in dormitories, and were under constant brainwashing programmes. these people you see as volunteer militia (basiji) are trained and brainwashed for years, to be released in such occasions. they think what they are doing is holy!!! they cannot be reasoned with, they are just dogs trained by regime to oppress people without questions and regret. I just witnessed them opening fire to protesters. these people are scattered around the country, living as ordinary people.

we do not need any help from the other. we do it alone. only mosavi

khodetun ghezavat konid...
kolli az javoona mordano sar be nist shodan! hich kas ham be rouye khodesh nemiare:(

we can win , Mohandes.MOSAVI is the real presidant and it`s none bussiness of america
Ahmaghi nezhad will go to hell

Continue to fight the good fight. You're our brothers, even f we're not Middle Eastern or Muslim.

Democracy and freedom are worldwide concepts.

we are IRANi. we hate from this government. we try to make a democratic country. WE ARE IRANi

Study your world history and follow the path of other successful revolutions. Start with the Boston Tea Party! Dump Ahmadinejad in the Karaj River.

Freedom. Grab it with both hands and don't let go.

KeSsAfata Nakoshid marDOme BigOnaho....Stop killing innocent people !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

im irani plz helppppppppppppppppppppppppp

where is my vote!! ahmadi nejad is big lier!!

Fight the good peaceful fight!
Freedom and blessings from the Netherlands

I hope there can be peace.

good luck in your trials

Just a fight for the power between Hashemi's group and Khamenei (Ahmadinejad) group and their supporters.Unfortunately, youths have become their tool.

In looking at the pictures of people being beaten by the various "police forces" I feel a strong sense of Deja Vu' .

Where have we seen this before? In America during the late 1960's and early 1970's. America is more of a police state now than ever before and continues to slid into the pit of tyranny.
To those thirsting for freedom in Iran - Good Luck. (The song remains the same, no matter where it is sung).

thanks for pictures

before election average people who always vote = 65%
people who vote =85% = 38,755,802 votes
which mean : 65% = 21,703,249 votes
to night national TV said before election we had gathered some data which showed that Ahmadi Nejad had 54% to 60% of all votes, and Mir Hosaen Mosavi had 30% to 34% of votes, election so if we consider their prediction.
Ahmadinejad = 13,021,949 max and 11,719,754 min which mean that Mir Hosein Mosavi =6,510,974 min and 7,162,072 max
so we have 20% = 7,751,160 new votes who 100% sure votes to mir Hosaein to mir Hosaein 7,751,160+6,510,974 =14262134.4

sop

Perhaps that was needed in ordrer for the iranian people to mobilize against the government! I'm with you in my thoughts!

I'm iranian and I have been living outside iran since revolution, I just would like to say my heart and my soul is with all my Iranian sisters & brothers, My hand is out of reach but my prays are with you and we will support as much as we could.
I request all you of you to be armed, have knife, screw driver or any kind of sharp item you can carry with you and defend yourself.
with regards to one of the comments that the police gurds are not iranian, i totally agree, they are bunch of Lebenese trained army who are paid for these kind of jobs,

From a Conservative American. I wish the Iranian people well in their quest for what is right. Stay safe and overcome.

This dirty coup'detat' has planned by Khameneyi and SEPAH did it , leader khameneyi and Ahmadinejad they need each other to keep their power ,Khameneyi's Spiritual speeches are more a joke ! Leader is the first guilty and should answer Iran very soon!!!

I'm a iranian girl i see my friends every day going to die..going to prison just becuse they want they real vote and the real president !! is it so much for a nation? is it agains law? please please show this pics to your friends in other countries, we need your help and your government help to see the truth.. so we can have help from the UN. our SMS servises and the facebook are blocked!
i'm only 24 , we need a healthy society .

free iran from the cruel islamic regime and bring justice to this nation

WE ARE WITH THE PEOPLE OF IRAN! DEATH TO THE COUP D'ETAT!

Let us know what we can do to help!

http://twitter.com/stellarrose83

The world can only watch. The people of Iran should free themself from this dictatorship and lie. To speak freely without any fear. Don't expect there will be an foreign army to help you at this beginning stage of this civilian war. You should convinced the Iran's army to help you and by taken over the military bases. A modern free iran will be waiting for you. Good luck.

Votes have to have meaning. This is what happens when millions of people have their votes stolen.

Iranians need to stand up for Iran. Outside forces can not help, or else the ruling regime will say that the this is a plot by the USA or Israel.

Brian from America supports you and thanks you for showing the world these horrible pictures. Freedom is not free, and even in Iran, one day you will breathe this precious air we all share. My tears alone will not help you, but writing to my news here, and helping to let others see your struggle, may bring some validation to the violence ~ may God, Allah, Jahweh bless you all ~

F**K U AHMADINEJAD
F**K U KHAMENEII
F**K U ALL, WHO SUPPORT THEM.
F**K U JANATI
F**K U MAHSOOLI
F**K U MOJTABA KHAMENEII
TOKHME TAK TAKETOON BE ZENAA BOODE HAROOMZADEHA..

I am in Babol,Iran.
Our President is Mir Hossein Mousavi
We will fight for freedom .
Down With Ahmadinejad,Down with Dictators.

Where is West world?
Do you expect the 4th rich?
Do you want see new Taliban in Iran???

ahmadinejads plan was to banish all bahai's from iran. looking back in history any authority that has tried to do that has been taught a lesson. this is gods will and if any body stands in the way He will wipe him out.

bazia koshte shodano mafghud shodan hich kas ham az in mozu khabar nadare!

We need serious intervention from the U.N. .........What good is the United Nations if they can't stop this massacre in Iran????!!!!

save us from the hand of these savages,we don't have health safty in our country

dictators won't last so long , Ahmadinejad is a dictator whose tenure for 2nd round is almost over before even getting started ...

... i'm iranian, the pctures show a little bit of the Reality of the Danger in IRAN and the explanation of the picture number 24 is not corrct. They are not the protestors. They are animals they ar Mmbers of the Iranian hardline volunteer "Basij" who beat people without needing any prmission from anywhr!!
if u want hlp!! frst urge your governments not to recognize Iranian government...and u must start it very soon... there is no time for us.

What a bloody cheater is this Ahmadinejad!One day he will be hanged like Saddam Houssein for his criminal acts against the people of Iran.YOU ARE NOT ALONE! from Bulgaria!

Some of the comments about the presidential election have said that the President is only a face for Iran, not actually a political leader. That might be true, and it is truly sad. But at least Mousavi has rallied the people.

we will winnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn iran peace

I am an American watching this on the web. We support you! Keep up the struggle! Do not give up, and do what you know is right. I wish I could be there to help.

It is so hard to know from afar what the real will of the people in Iran might be, but I can tell you that once again it has been demonstrated that religion is the worst foundation for government, simply because it must twist itself into something ugly in order to deal with the realities of the world. Power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely. The mullahs are as dirty as any dictator, and I think that God, were he asked, would not be pleased.

It is your right if you wish to be ruled by the mullahs, to be ruled by the mullahs. It is also your right to throw them off your back as the free men and women you were born. May God bless you in your fight against tyranny.

May the Lord protect the Iranian people who have shown their intelligence and sense of justice to oppose the despotic dictator. Much like his proxies Hamas and Hezbollah, the Dictator used lies and hate speech about Jews and Israel as a way of propping up his support. Hate is a mind control drug and the Iranian people deserve a lot of praise for rising above it.

where is my vote?????

I am an Iranian and I ask for help from any true Iranian and the whole world... this people you see in pictures invading our people are something other than our nation...they are not Iranian ... AHMADINEJHAD is a big MO.Fu and so are rest of them .... Help to clear them from this land....

Boston Globe -

Thank you for these photos. They're stunning.

From one helpless American to Iranians - good luck, and let us know what we can do to help.

I am African-American from the U.S., and Im glad to FINALLY see my brothers and sisters fight for their freedom from the government!! I have prayed to Allah to watch over and be with ALL of you on YOUR LAND!! PLEASE use peace as your weapon against them, for they will only be wrong by using force. GOD IS GREAT!!!

WE NEED HELP US WORLD !

time
peacfull revolution
new generation
no intervation from outside
strong believe
no giving up
u r beautiul people living in beautiful country, do the best for it
fight with love and forgivness in ur heart - no guns ur enemy r ur people they must after all realize they fighting their own brothers and sisters
do not let amerika destroy ur culture and believes
be strong
i am from slovakia {czechoslovakia} where minimum guns was required for our revolution, it was peacefull revolution even took bit longer
it looks like conflicts and wars getting trendy or what in this world
fight with peace people, with education, culture, art - there are so many different weapons to fight injustice in the name of freedom

strength and love with u people of Iran

@tahereh : exactly. The American people is with you. But the American government has to stay totally out of it, or people will always suspect this was somehow orchestrated by the US like the 1979 revolution. (They'll suspect it anyway, but there's no need to feed the idea.)

But I do hope you feel the support from around the world as you stand up for your democratic rights. And I hope the governments of other countries who have a less provocative history in the Middle East are able to provide meaningful help.

F*ck Kamenei and Ahmadi nejad. Zende bad Iran and Irani.

Our thoughts and prayers are for the people of Iran. Although no regime likes to lose power eventually the old old corrupt institutions collapse. May those in Iran, through their blood and sacrifice, obtain freedom of speech, a free press, freedom to protect themselves and their family, and a free and open marketplace of ideas where people have to use reason and logic to persuade others rather than the end of a police club.

We all have seen the pictures, videos and comments about whats happening in iran recently and is still on. I am iranian but not in iran right now,, I wish that I was there with my people right now to help, one more voice , one more fist and one more anger, would help, I am truly proud of you people, You made everyone in the world to beleive and see that you are UNBREAKABLE, and RESPONSIBLE.

May God Bless you all, we are praying for you, thats all we can do, and we are chasing the news every second, we all are iraninas, We just ask for FREEDOM and Democracy......

VIVA IRAN AND TRUE IRANIANS

Keep fighting please and we all may see the results, dont let them get their own image results which may be KOOYE DANESHGAH and what they did to our Uni students,,,,,,

Keep fighting we are praying,,,, Love to all of you

we need help

I really don't know what to say.if this is real islam i am not muslem anymore.
look what this son of the bitches do.they even don't care about the families.
that is the real shame to be irannian.however, these animals are not irannian.i don't know where they are come from?

Time to end the oppression...stay strong, this is the begining of the END! long live democracy. death with dictatorship.God bless.

im a iranian
man ye mihan parastam
vaghan moteasefam baraye irano irani ke ye hamchin etefaghati dare baramon miofte!!!!
vali ino be gooshe hame beresoonid
IRANI MIMIRAD ZELLAT NEMIPAZIRAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Victory is not that far away.
Obama , I voted for you too. Stand up and break the silence. Help my people by not accepting Ahmadinejatd as Iran's president. Please World don't accept Ahmadinejad as a president of Iran. We are all human beings, how can you sit and watch and not do anything? Ask your government to not accept Ahmadinejad as Iran's president.

I am in tears!!

I am glad that the world is now seeing that Ahmadi Nejad is NOT our president and he does not represent our ideals...

i hope he burns in hell

why the UN is still silent?
you just know iran when ahmadinejad talks about nuclear energy????????
HELP US
HELP US

Well done to all those fighting for the country. Everyone is behind you, all the way. Please keep it up.
Stand your ground.

thx for the pix.

plz help us
make world heard us
they killed every one !
United Nation plz help us

We fight for freedom but we need help from all world shame on this goverment.

It is time for America to ACT. At this point, the invasion of Iran is an absolute MORAL REQUIREMENT. We invaded Iraq because the prople there were NOT FREE, and now it is clear the people of IRAN need the same help.

!!!!!!!INVADE IRAN NOW!!!!!

Be strong and I pray for all Iranians that you will get your freedom. Thank God for the internet and cellphones so the world can see everything going on in Iran. We are watching and praying. God Bless You.

Keep it up! The world is with you!

Hey there,
Cheer up my hearties! I'm so shocked of your situation. F*ck all those supporters of this wannabe "Adolf". May they all rot in hell!

Iran's devided. there are really two differnt kinds of creatures living in iran.
the ones who think every thing is A OK; as long as they find something to eat.
if the government gives them bread they're happy. the thing they miss; the others know:
It's the same government that has caused them this hunger.
people should be kept in dark. in poverty. in ignorance; so that they will support and fight for the ones who've caused them the whole situation.
THEY SIMPLY DON'T KNOW.
but some few know that Bread is not enough. THEY WANT GREEN
We know nothing's gonna change. We know it's all a big frign game; but whatever...
GREEN POWER FELAS !

All freedom loving Americans should stand with our Iranian Brothers and Sisters and help them fight for THEIR freedom. To all Iranians, we support you and we need your friendship to build a free and prosperous new world. We should no longer let our governments divide us, oppress us and suppress our voices.

My prayers are for the people of Iran.
This USA needs to pay attention to your problems and stop ignoring the injustice in your country.
Where is President Obama's outrage?
Where is the American people's outrage?

May justice prevail.

we support mosavi
we love mosavi
we haite ahmadi nejad
we need a supporterrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

I am so proud of the Iranian people protesting right now.

It's your country!

TAKE IT BACK!

The world has never seen such a brutality. Iranian people are taken hostage but a minority armed too teeth. They beating us to death by batons and bludgeons.
We Iranians hate Ahmadinejad and Ali Khamene'i without whom Amadinejad in nothing.
I am warning to the world, You must be very very very cautious. The mullahs and Ahmadinejad will burn your countries to ashes once the get the Nukes and WMDs.

We Iranians are totally helpless here. The world leaders should not recognize this current President and regime as legal. The are completely illegitimate.
We and the world help us. We are dying under the crackdown
The

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http://www.understandingiran.com/

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To #574,

No, its NOT time for America to act. America has no business coming into other countries' affairs.

Also, to say that the invasion of Iraq was because "the people there were not free" is soo incorrect! The real reason, as said by the U.S., was because of "weapons of mass destruction". Even that reason is a lie. The truth is hidden in a sea of lies.

Sending support to all those fighting for freedom in Iran!

Better to fight than live under him...with you....brothers and sisters...

Where is our VOTE... !?
Stop the LIAR...
please pray for US...!!!!

Where is the UN? Where is America?
If Obama wants re-establish the relationship between Muslims and the US, then they must act now, in a democratic way.
This situation could result in enormous consequences if left not dealt with. On the other hand, it has the opportunity for enormous reward.

We recognize the fact that after all the cameras leave this event, that's when the real violence against the protestors will start. Tyrants and dictators never do their damage in the light of day. The little violence so far is incidental. Just wait until later. That's why the cameras MUST STAY and the photos keep coming. The world is watching.
Obama will not help you. He will stick with Ahmadinejad because he thinks he will prevail. He's a coward. He hasn't said ONE WORD of encouragement at this most critical time. But the American people are all supporting your cause.

justice election?????!!!!!!! :)) its maximum of lieeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee. ahmadi nejad know that you are liar. eldest liar in the century.

this is us!
my people save our enemies lifes BUT they kill us!!!!

i feel paralyzed. my prayers go out to all my iranian brothers and sisters.

People who say 29 isn't a real supporter of Mousavi look at 27 he's the one being tear gased.

Don't trust America, don't trust Western Countries. They are all thieves and look for their interest everywhere. They will never help you.
Trust only yourself.
Don't let that criminal of Ahmadinejad to rule you with his bastards.
Now its the time and you must catch it.
Fight for your rights.

AFTER RAIN, SUN WILL FOLLOW.
Please help the people who gets injured and killed for the basic human rights!!!

Plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz help

i am iranian(man iraniyam)
we are angry for vote,,,,,,,,(ma asbani hastim az ray)
where is my vote???????(kojast rai man??????)
we state is not DEMOCRACY(keshvare ma nist demokrac)
we live to bouncer(ma zendegi mikonim dar doroghe bozorg)
we LOVE (MR Mousavi) (ma aghaie mosavi roo dost darim )

I support the good people of Iran. Too bad our new President and his Secretary of State believe that the prudent political action is to stay silent during this travesty.

I am going to cut the mother F*cking Ahmadinejad head off and feed it to the pigs. He is a plague to human civilization. I will be the one to cut his head off.

dictators won't last so long , Ahmadinejad is a dictator whose tenure for 2nd round is almost over before even getting started ...

GOOD LUCK, IRAN!!!! YOUR REVOLUTION IS EVERY BIT AS INSPIRING AS THE ONE WE HAD IN AMERICA CENTURIES AGO! I WISH I COULD MARCH WITH YOU!

I am going to cut the mother F*cking Ahmadinejad head off and feed it to the pigs. He is a plague to human civilization. I will be the one to cut his head off.

I hope some people learn what a faulty system would bring .How did we all ended up having this redicilous goverment structure which caused the whole idea of voting to be a shame.

There are unconfirmed rumors from twitters in Iran that some guards beating the crowds are not Iranian, but speak Arabic, likely Lebanese Hizbullah imported.

I think after 30 years of deception by Iranian government, people are looking for any excuse to show their anger. The reality is Iranian will never stop even if Mr. Mousavi is elected as a preseident. Because Mr. Mousavi’s election is nothing but a selection (as well) by the Ayatollah Khamanei . I think people wanted to abolish Step-By-Step the Velayateh Faghih or known here at USA as Vellayateh Vaghih. Eager to see a true democracy in Iran, where elections will never turn into selections.

Mousavi is not defeated. He was deposed in Ahmadi Nejad's coup. Please be truthful to the people of the world. Iranian people won't forgive you because of false information you are giving to the world.

If they are on bikes, put sticks through the wheels. If the basij attack a few of you, call others in and swarm them. If they swarm, surround and trap them. Rush them with numbers and take away their weapons. There are always more sheep than wolves - wolves are only strong because sheep do not cooperate.

The great Persian nation stands up for its rights!

We are proud of your courage! We are worried about your health and safety! And we hope with you for a free Iran and a peaceful common future!

Solidarity from Germany

I am persian. and i am proud to be iranian..we are with you .... you are not alone ....
All of the world they are watching you guys.....
Just try to be safe.....and take care of each other...be always togheter..

movazeb khodeton bashid

These R my people getting beaten by batons and killed in the streets for fighting their rights..I did not vote but from the very first moments I saw the photos and videos, I joined my people to support them...What kind of a government does this to its own people????????????? SHAME ON U AND SHAME ON EVERYONE AROUND THE WORLD WHO IS SILENT ABOUT THIS..Im wondering where THE HELL is that STUPID UN????????? I guess we dont care nymore, this is OUR fight and we do nything we can to win this..Our hearts and prayers go out w/ all our fellow Iranians back home and we all wish we were there..

p.s. as many said the photos R amazingly express the situation over there and photo # 29 is such a gr8 job, SHAME ON those who put my people against each other in the streets like this

As Iranians, we strongly demand the world community to announce the fake government of Ahmadinejad as "illegal" and to support the nation's most vital right for freedom and freedom of speech and call for a fraud-free election under severe international observation.
Immediate intervention of the UN seems to be essential, as human right is sverely and harshly trampled by government security forces, tens of innocent people are killed during the protests against the disputed elections, MANY OF THEM STUDENTS.

AHMADINEJAD IS NOT OUR PRESIDENT.
AHMADINEJAD IS A SERIOUS DANGER, BOTH FOR THE GREAT IRANIAN NATION, AND THE WORLD COMMUNITY AS WELL.

STOP AHMADINEJAD... DO NOT RECOGNIZE HIS DICTATORSHIP AS LEGAL.

Fellow Americans, Iranian "students" are being beaten and taken hostage just as our Marines and diplomats were in 1979. They are not our "brothers and sisters" ...these same people chant "Death to America" every Friday after mosque prayers. They don't get to grovel for help now to fix their problems after all of their genocidal boasting. LET THEM BURN!! No aid until they stop killing US troops in Iraq, stop funding Hamas, and stop their desire to destroy a democratic Israel. LET THEM BURN!

us governors , after this all , we're doin this , we need whole world protect and support , please help us , all ure watchin on those pic's, that's not whole story , in some other cities it's happening so much stronger and harder, but , we wont give up , we need UN , EU and other department's help , please ... ure all hope we\ve got

My heart goes to the demonstrators in Iran. It's so brave to stand up in a country with such a regime. I hope you may all live in a real free country one day!
Greetings from the Netherlands

I might be very very far from you, Iran. But I will stand by you, even if it's only with my heart, my soul and my prayers! all my love and my prayers for all of you, people in Iran!!

Mafie, from Mexico City.

Ahmadinejad you will burn in the hell that you have created along with your religouse KHAMENEII. You and your kind destroide our country. You will be killed in the most vesiouse way imaganable.

According to CNN: "It's up to the Iranian people to determine their leaders."

translation: Obama: You're on your own, people of Iran.

where is my vote ?
help us !

im iranian boy
please help.
please help.
please help.
please help.
please help.
please help.
بابا دارن خواهر برادرامون رو میکشن بهمون کمک کنید

Iranian People-the world is with you in your movement against a dishonest election. Keep going, and i hope in the United States we have the balls to support you soon.

Wish things didn't have to come to this, but awesome photos. Thanks.

Welcome to Democracy Iran.
We American's know what you're fighting for.
Remember, FREEDOM'S the toughest yet, most deserved reason to die.
You're our Hero's reborn.
We LOVE You.

If only "we the people" in the U.S. had the courage shown by the People of Iran, perhaps freedom and democracy could prevail here in the U.S. as well

Stay strong Iran! This election is a sham and everyone knows it! So proud of you for protesting and standing up for rights that should be God given! We are with you!

BEWARE IRANIANS - the government is throwing the media out to take the eyes off you... whatever way you can get the word outside your countries borders when it happens.. take video, photos, write down everything, email, text if it all still works. The american people support your plight..

We see the pics
We read tweets
Good Luck to the democracy in Iran

I'm Iranian. To every people who want to do some help out there:
1. Please share these pictures with your friends, and anyone willing for peace all over the world. Facebook is recommended. - Note that this ILLEGAL government has disabled our mass-communication services, including SMS, Facebook, and Youtube.
2. Watch and share this video on Youtube ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwKVLwckDYw ) It'll be helpful for us. We are MILLIONS looking for peace in Iran, and it really hurts being known as TERRORISTS all over the world for us. #28 and #29 are what LOTS OF US really are.
3. Pray for us. :)

We hold these truths to be self evident
that all men are endowed by their creator
with certain inalienable rights
among these are life, liberty
and the pursuit of happiness.

May God bless the Iranian people in their pursuit of democracy and justice.

Obama , Iranians PRotests , truly trust you , our eyes is on your act , plz dont dissapoint us , the situation like this , may never happen again , plz help us , to take back our freedom , our country and our proud ,

In response to Posted by Abdullah June 15, 09 06:14 PM

YOU SHUT UP F*CKING SUNNI BASTARD . THis is an Iranian problem so you shut the f*ck up.............

They have significantly manipulated the election results, as I can not find anyone in my friends, relatives, classmates and coworkers supporting Ahmadinejad.

Ahmadinejad is a big liar and everyone in Iran hates him.

We Iranian people expect you to pressure your goverments not to recognize Ahmadinejad's goverment. It's not been chosen by us, they have forced it to us.

God help us.

Remember Ahmadinejad , Mousavi , Khatami and ..Khameneai.. they are all in the same path to helping the theory of killing who ever against them and they are all against HUMAN RIGHTS but all of them have differnt tasks and different faces to manipulate and decieved people.They just buy more time for goverment of Iran . People in Iran should keep fighting with them . They are very weak , you can see through the pictures . when people fight back they run away and release the person who was beaten by them. For 30 years they are killing people. Please keep fighting but not with empty hands you must defend yourselves.Love all of you

Rass @ 599
Spoken like a true muslim.
Keep up the good work brah, you do your religion justice.

I wish the best to all in Iran who wish for freedom from oppression. Especially the woman and youth. I shed a tear for I feel I understand their pain and anguish. I do not wish for violence but it maybe necessary. May God be with all who want a Free IRAN. I wish for FREEDOM in IRAN!!!! NOW!

when will this boodshed end? all countries around the world, especially the US, need to take a clear side and frown upon khamenei and ahmadinejads actions! how much longer are they going to delay it?!! how many more deaths?!!

hi
i'm so worried about my countrymen&women because they are figthing without clear purpose and clever leader.
it's just suicide but i hope you succeed.
i pray for u all

I wish we could help the Iranian people. They are very brave and are fighting harder for their freedom than Americans did in their recent election. We have an impostor ruining our country, tearing down each limb and unfortunately, he will do nothing to help the Iranian people. This is very sad.

PLEASE HELP US. WE R ALONE.

Iran needs world's help... right now

Yo, Albanian! Just FYI, a democracy in Iran IS in America's best interests.

Just saying...

Awesome photographs. This is insane happening in Iran. Why are these people so fanatic about the leader? Saw this article listed as the HOT page in http://www.boilingpage.com, no wonder why.

hi
i'm so worried about my countrymen&women because they are figthing without clear purpose and clever leader.
it's just suicide but i hope you succeed.
i pray for u all

Try fighting motor cycle terror bands by quickly drawing a strong rope/cable over the road so that they will run into it when coming driving with full speed . You can also fix one side of it at a tree or light pole, first leave the rope or cable lying on the road, holding the end with several people on the other side. When the terror bands are approaching on their motor cycles, pull the rope/cable suddenly up so that they run against it and fall off their cycles. Then, when they are stunned, you've got the best chance to go and get them.Try dispersing strong nails/peces of glass on the road before/when they are coming, hopefully cutting up their tires.
Policemen of all countries, please help with advice on defensive helpful measures the Iranian people can use against those terror bands!

Storm the Bastille! Throw out the Mullahs and their stooge Ahmadinejad.

May God bless the people of Iran. Your desire for freedom and fairness are inborn God-given unalienable rights (life, liberty, and the pursuit of happingess). What a horrific sight Tehran is. The world is watching. We realize you (people) are NOT the same as your current leadership. Keep hope alive.

they have crossed the line by opening fire to people. i know my people. they will neither forget or forgive this

Send a strong message of Freedom to the people of Iran, President Obama!

Let the people know we stand with them in Liberty!

No more hesitations!.

#27 green shirt has shorter sideburns than greenshirt in #29.
Just saying...
Continue to fight for your freedom.

The people of Iran should know that the people of Canada arewatching the events unfold in disbelief. We support the will of the people of Iran to be represented by a conservative reformist who can lead Iran to prosperity instead of a hard-lining, radical, near dictator.
I applaud the peple of Iran for being so brave and standing up for themselves and for fairness!

Keep fighting for your God given rights!

Fight, Iran. Fight for as long as it takes. Fight when help comes, or fight even harder without it. Fight until there is not one of you left to fight, and even then, rise again to fight again. They cannot kill you all, they cannot kill the ideals and courage that have brought you to this point.

Brave Americans are standing with you, urging our government to speak out against Ahmadinejad. We will fight for their attention while you fight for your freedom. We will fight together until there is a FREE IRAN.

Obama, where are you??? Iran is burning. Iranians are being gang beaten on the streets of their own country, and you are dithering and "thinking" of what to do; what to say; how to say it?!!!!

Do the morally righteous thing. Stand with my Iranian people. Support them. DON'T TALK ABOUT AHMADINEJAD AND THE MULLAHS. DON'T GIVE LEGITIMACY TO THIS GANGSTER ILlEGITIMATE REGIME.

PLEASE GOD, HELP IRANIANS. MAY YOUR GRACE AT LAST SHINE UPON THAT TORMENTED LAND AND ITS BEAUTIFUL AND WRONGED PEOPLE.

"...let the riot be the rhyme of the unheard.."

keep up with the revolution
Unfortunately the WORLD will NOT help the Iranian people.
and I'm afraid the Iranian guard will become dangerously violent and will depress the protesters.
I hope Israel will take the chance of this uprising and attack the Iranian government to destabilized it, only the Israelis have the courage to do it!

Viva La Revolution

Americans, pay attention to what's going on. Ahmadinejad is just a mild preview to what Obama aspires to become.

Acorn will fix the next elections in 2010, but will Americans revolt against it? Probably not. Americans have become spoiled into thinking fascist dictatorships like Ahmadinejad's and what Obama wants can't happen in America.

Guess what. It's happening NOW.

When I despair, I remember that all through history the ways of truth and love have always won. There have been tyrants, and murderers, and for a time they can seem invincible, but in the end they always fall. Think of it--always.
Mahatma Gandhi
Stay strong, keep your faith, believe in freedom from tyranny!

Thank you for these images, thank you to the hero photographers. THIS is what real journalism is, not stupid insipid brainless enter-info-tainment garbage.

Good luck Iran. Good luck to the women and the poor of Iran.

The world is watching the government and the Supreme Ruler. Let justice prevail.

There's blood in the streets, It's up to my ankles. There's blood in the streets, It's up to my knees. There's blood in the street, The town of Tehran. Blood on the rise, It's followin' me. "The Doors"

Iranian people continue to fight the good fight. Freedom. Grab it with both hands and don't let it go.

the Iranian people stand up for themselves unlike when Bush rigged an election in 2004, we sat on our butts doing nothing....as an American i feel for my brothers and sisters as i know that you are good people caught up with a government of corrupt politicians...i know that you and me would be friends and respectful of each other whether we believe the same in religion or any details, we are human...its ok to disagree with respect....but watching this violence when clearly something was not done correctly is unacceptable...i feel for you and hope that your voices will be heard and that your government will see what the people want and deserve...i wish we (americans) or any other country could step in and stop this, but any movement by the USA would be seen as we are trying to place "our" guy in office....shameful that we cannot help our fellow brothers & sisters in their time of need because corrupt people will used it against us and for their profits...The UN should step in and persuade the top religious leaders to see what is going on and ask them...Is this what you really want? A Civilian War? Nothing good will come of this unless the Iranian govt and leaders make it happen....sad to say and my heart breaks saying that all i can do is sit and watch and pray for you to be heard...my thoughts & prays go out to you and i hope to share a meal when you have your true freedom to be heard...stay strong

The amazing caliber of the protesters is shown in the pictures where they help the riot officer. To help someone who was part of what was bringing them down: Unforgettable! Bless you, our prayers are with you. Stay safe and strong and fight. Anyone who says freedom is not worth fighting for should not be free!

we can't be saved by prayers and slogans!
those basterds who brought these mollahs to iran are now responsible to take them down!
this is not about who must be the president!
ppl are sick of this regime.
we hate this government from the bottom of our hearts.
we want our human rights!
why are your leaders and presidents silent?
what the hell is the UN for?

American-Iranian solidarity. Stand firm. The LORD executeth righteousness and judgment for all that are oppressed.

What do think? We dont need US to be here.We just need help to kill these tow terorist :Ahmadi nejad and Mr khameneyi can you help us? I can offer free oil for 3 month! all of it.maybe 5 month if you help to kill some others.u have armored men in Iraq dont you? it so close

We fight to freedom.let world hear us.

John Lennon said it best:

Imagine there's no countries
It isn't hard to do
Nothing to kill or die for
And no religion too
Imagine all the people
Living life in peace...

Give peace a chance.

You have to try and understand. People wiil only stay in the dark for so long, then they will want to come out and enjoy the sun light. And when they are denided this choose it will bring about what you'er seeing now. But remember this is only the begining theirs more to come. Because they are tired of just having the dark while they see others with both.

All the democratic countries must support the Iranians who are in the streets now without any arms. Please all the countries must do something to stop the blood shed in Iran.

We are civilized people in Iran and we just want our rights.

Alternative is a parliamentary democracy which is seclular.

the people of the world need to know that the USA's citizens are separate from its government. We are made up of all the people from all around the world, and enjoy the freedom we do because we stood up to government once before. the people of America will always back freedom, no matter what our government says or does. we are also censored here and require human communication to see the real world. NEVER stop communication, if enough people know and care they WILL rise. the people of Iran need the people of the USA not the governments. dont hate the people of the USA

@Margaret : you're an idiot. The 1979 revolution deposed the Shah, who was installed with US help in 1953.

Going off to re-educate myself in Middle East history now. The point still stands that any statement of support or preference from the US government would be counterproductive. The UN is who needs to step up here.

"Nations are born in the hearts of poets, they PROSPER and DIE in the hands of politicians" (Muhammad Iqbal)
Ahmadinejad has betrayed the Iranian nation by separating politics from ethics!!!

Keep the momentum going!
The young Iranians had enough strength and passion back in the 70's - they can do it again. Or is today's regime worse than Savak?

You have to fix what your fathers screwed up!

STOP, PLEASE EVERYBODY STOP FOR A SECOND...
My fellow Iranians, Did you forget those days that Mousavi was in power?? Did you forget what he and his friends did to Iran with all the corrupt friends he had and has??
I am not a Ahmadinejad supporter, but I do remember Mousavi and his friends when they were in power. All of you nice people that going to the streets and protesting, if you were in Mousavi's time back then, all of you would be beaten and put in jail a lot worse than now!!!

The biggest Mousavi's supporter is Hashemi Rafsanjani and his sons. Did you forget how much money he and his sons have stolen?? How much land they have stolen or bought very very cheap? Do you remember the news about 15 years ago that one of Hashemi Rafsanjani's sons had a account in one of the Swiss banks for more that $800,000 million? Where did he get that money?

PEOPLE DO NOT CHANGE, NEVER EVER AND MOUSAVI WON'T CHANGE EITHER... WHY YOU THINK MOUSAVI WILL BE DIFFERENT THAN HE WAS 20 YEARS AGO??
I AM NOT SUPPORTING AHMADINEJAD, but if Mousavi would be elected, he would stop or slow down the nuclear power (because he listens to the west only) and he would bring all his corrupt friends that he had and has from long time ago.
Mousavi will sign shamful agreements and treaties with other countries because "west" pays him to do that. Mousavi would sell oil cheap and buy all the junk and trash from other countries and pay them big money just to satisfy west.

I am not Ahmadinejad's supporter, but I do not trust Mousavi either Mousavi is a lot worse. Ask your older brothers and sisters, they remember him... Nuclear power would stop or slow down dramatically on his watch...

As an Armenian living in the United States, I am both happy and sad to see my neighbors in this fight against oppression. I am happy because truth, justice, and fairness is finally being demanded by the people of Iran, but I am sad because of the reaction of the government and all the deaths and beatings that this march to freedom has brought.

Fight the good fight, not because it is the easy thing to do, but because it is the right thing for all the people of Iran. It will cost many lives, but such is the price of freedom. I wish you the best of luck.

Mousavi wouldn't be any different than Ahmedinijad. May be a little bit more relaxed on certain issues, but if you notice it's only in the cities where people are pissed. Ahmedinijad was considered a man of the people, as in the lower class people. They are the ones that elected him. A lot of the more monied people are the ones that were backing Mousavi.

Personally, I think it's just another conspiracy theory put on with CIA backing. They are paying people to cause riots, and they are paying people to beat/hurt the rioters. All to fuel the fire. This happened before in Iran, foreign intervention causing problems, and it has never ended well for us.

Why don't the women take of their veils? I think that it would make a very powerful statement for democracy and it will really make a bold statement. No more veils!

@John, #594: Incorrect. Look at the sideburns. But I still do believe he's a real protester, not an undercover cop.

To all the world, We need all your supports... this is a true dictarorship and we're seeking your help. Enhance your supportive presure on Iran's regim RIGHT NOW!

I am proud of all the Iranians protesting on the streets (putting their lives at stake) but also sad that there isn't much the world can do now, especially after the mess in Iraq.

But - DO NOT GIVE UP! as long as the world can see and hear you, the regime will have difficulty claiming that it is legitimate, and the world powers will be able to pressure Iran.

You can be sure Americans, and free people everywhere are with you!

Dear readers, please see the following clips and photoes as well, there is a blood battle in Iran, please help us to be HEARD, please hear our voice, we want freedom, we want democracy, we want to live like the other nations, we no not accept AHMADINEJAD government while he calls us: RUBISH, who else calls his opositions "RUBISH"????
help us, take our hands and sing with us:
"WHERE IS MY VOTE?"
http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid1184614595?bctid=26415347001
http://www.bbc.co.uk/persian/iran/2009/06/090615_ag_injured_demo_pics.shtml

http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/newsdesk/2009/06/laura-secor-irans-stolen-election.html

http://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/meast/06/14/iran.eyewitness/index.html
http://www.radiofarda.com/content/f35_After_Elections_Pics_I/1753506.html
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/globe-freelancer-detained-beaten/article1181792/
http://www.iranmehr.com/tazahorat.asp
http://therealnews.com/t/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=31&Itemid=74&jumival=3867&updaterx=2009-06-14+01%3A18%3A57
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/8099952.stm
http://edition.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/meast/06/15/iran.elections.protests/index.html#cnnSTCPhoto
majroohan http://www.bbc.co.uk/persian/iran/2009/06/090615_ag_injured_demo_pics.shtml
gun shooter http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid1184614595?bctid=26415347001

I support the people of Iran in there quest for freedom and there bid to get there voice heard against the violent oppressive regime. By best wishes are with you.

Mousavi is only an excuse! The clever Iranian people want rid of the whole clerical fascist regime and its supporters including Mousavi.
Fight on my brave people.
God is with you!
And so are all freedom-loving people of the world!

Come to nothing-just like all things will.

I strongly condemn the barbaric attacks of Ahmadinejad's criminal armed gangs on Iranian students and civilians who are rightly protesting against lies, cheatings, and fraud in 2009 presidential elections. Government supported armed fanatic gangs have attacked Tehran University and killed students the night before, and today they have shot and killed one civilian and injured others. Those responsible for shootings including Mr. Ahmadinejad must be tired for their criminal actions against Iranian people and turning against the constitution.
Dr. Kazem Zarrabi,
Copenhagen, Denmark

Tiananmen Square. Again.
My support for every one of you... Hope is what we've got, and a better (read: secular) future is on its way.

Go Ýran GO!

Congratulations !

I never felt this much insulted, cheated and disrespected. After 30 years putting up with this regime, this is their response to people. How do ther dare to treat people like that. Now you get back what you deserve. Now it's time to pay back. For 30 years we have been chocked with tears. Its time brothers and sisters, its time to stand up against the tyrants, the murderers.

I hope for the best for the free thinking Iranians. Ahmadinejad is betraying his people and they shouldn't stand for it. I liked the photo of the wounded police officer getting helped by someone who supports the "loser" of the election. Iranians aren't radical extremists who want to destroy America. They aren't terrorists who want to nuke Israel. Main stream media often tries to imply that Iran is in the same category as Al Qaeda. It's sickening.

ma hame ensanim
"we are all humans"
ma hameye mardome donya ro doos darim
"we love all the people in the world"
mardome ma mazlooman
"our people have been oppressed"
chon raees jomhooremon diktatore
"because our president is a dictator"
be hame begid, hame ja begid mardome iran terorist nistan
"tell everyone, tell everywhere that Iranian people are not terrorists"
in rahbaramoon hastan ke be ma ham rahm nemikonan
"terrorists are our leaders who do not even have any merci on us"
zende bad ensaniat!
"Viva humanity!"

In these crucial hours we Iranians need the support of the free world. But the countries of the free world remain silent or ask for peace. What a shame. What a treason. Where are all the bleeding heart liberals who protested against the war in Gaza? Where are they when we really need them? F*cking hypocrites.

Ahmadinejad is their Bush. Mousavi is their Obama. Imagine if the two had run against eachother in the same year here in the U.S. and Bush had pulled the same voter fraud he had before - that's the level of anger we're looking at. The students and the intellects vs. the feeble-minded and oppressive (again, same as the U.S.).

I am an Iranian living in Canada. For the first time in 20 years, I want to be back home to help, but I cannot.

We are all thinking of you. Don't give up. If the world can bear witness to your determination, then it will be worth the sacrifice.

I just wish I was there with you all.

Defend yourselves! Defend your freedom. Don't stop at this election. Make every voice heard.

Take a look at the pictures carefully and see the motorcycles driven by the security force or the riot police members. All the motorcycles are the same, and can be distinguished if their drivers are from the security forces (SEE pictures 12, 19, 32)

This outrage is not just about the sham presidential election. Iranian people have been brutally oppressed by Islamic government for 30 years and this is not the first time that we see them rising against this government. previous uprisings have been suppressed ruthlessly and many Iranians have been imprisoned. The election issue has turned to be the best excuse for the people to use this opportunity in direction of fundamental changes in the system and its flawed constitution which has given uncontrolable powers to Khamenei for his lifetime. More power to people of Iran.

I still don't think a true Iranian would hurt his own fellow countrymen for speaking their truth and wanting justice.

thanks

Hopefully the people of the USA will wake up as well. The "students" of Iran are showing the way.

Obama's silence IS his answer. Like he really cares? He waits for his teleprompter to tell him what to say.

We are with you!
USA

I AM TRULY SORRY FOR YOUR LOTS

About #24, the motorcyclists are militia and so called "suppression group" who are extreme supporters are Ahmadi Nejhad, and do most of the savage beating.

What is the IRGC doing in this? Why do they send the Basij to do their dirty work? Without the IRGC, this regieme is nothing.