Spencer Ackerman of the Washington Independent reports that human rights groups in Iran are pleased with Obama’s focus on human rights after the recent elections. Apparently, support for any one side would only fuel suggestions that Ahmadinejad’s opposition is taking orders from the United Sates.
For a more detailed look at how the elections worked and how power is actually wielded in Iran, check out Good’s handy flow chart and explanation.
Twitter once again is serving as the final bastion of political protest. The last mode of communication shut down in China during the lead-up to the anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre, it remains one of the only forms of current updates from civilians in Iran.
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