Iranians in and outside the country say they’re expecting a resumption of protests tomorrow. July 9th is the anniversary of a day 4 years ago when students at the Tehran University took to the streets protesting against Iran’s Islamic government, prompting a violent crackdown.
In recent weeks, students have marked the approach of the anniversary by going so far as to call for the death of the country’s Supreme leader, Ayatollah Khamanei. Those protests have been supported by world leaders, like President Bush and Prime Minister Blair, and they’ve also been fueled by Iranian exiles in the U.S. who broadcast satellite television programs back into Iran encouraging people to speak out.
Guests:
Jim Muir, BBC Correspondent in Tehran
Ladan Bouramand, a visiting fellow at the International Forum for
Democratic Studies in Washington DC and Director of the Boroumand Foundation for the
promotion Human Rights and Democracy in Iran
Zia Atabay, Founder of National Iranian Television in Los Angeles, California