Iranians imagined that this year’s presidential campaign would be hard fought, but no one quite expected what it has become: a spark for uncontrolled street revelry; a platform for hostile name-calling between ill-tempered candidates; and an opportunity to hold a referendum on the achievements of the 1979 revolution. Full Story »
Posted by Derek Hawkins
Though not very well source, this analysis was insightful and informative, with good background information.
Interesting report. The election results will be watched closely by people all over the Middle East, and around the world.
If Ahmadinejad wins reelection, I hope he tones down his rhetoric so that Israel does not have an easier time launching a surprise attack against Iranian nuclear facilities, which would be a disaster for Iran and the entire Middle East.
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