Mousavi’s 14th Statement

Source: Kalemeh
Date: Saturday, October 31, 2009

In the Name of God the Compassionate, the Merciful,

In our modern history, the thirteenth of Aban [4th of November] is reminiscent of three events. The first was when Imam Khomeini was exiled, and the movement went into a thirteen year recession. After being able to silence the movement by sending the Imam into exile, the Shah’s regime marveled at why such a thing was not done sooner. There was one uprising and one Imam, and when he was far from it, there was nothing left of its spirit. Was the Imam truly alone in the movement he had begun? Never. It is never such that one person can create change in society. He had many followers, but they were not like the friends that would surround him years later, when he said: “our leader is that 13 year old child …”
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Mousavi: Promises Iranians made in Geneva are shocking

Source: Kalemeh
Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Yesterday, Mahdi Karoubi met with Mir Hossein Mousavi at the latter’s office. They discussed the current situation in the country, the performance of the executive branches of government and some of the post-election incidents. Kalemeh, a website affiliated with Mousavi, reports that during the meeting, he and Karoubi discussed their plans and evaluated the future of Iran. The two arranged to increase their communication despite constrains.

At the start of the meeting, Karoubi recalled what happened at the Exhibition for Journalism. He expressed his disappointment about the undeserving reaction against him and Alireza Beheshti [1], which was planned by an organized minority. He stated: “It saddens me to see how bans on newspapers have supposedly ‘blessed’ the exhibition. An exhibition for journalism, which should be a place for deliberation and dialogue, has turned into a lifeless environment. … Continue Reading

Mousavi to Aminzadeh’s family: People have demands

Source: Kalemeh
Date: Sunday October 18, 2009

Yesterday, Mir Hossein Mousavi and his wife, Zahra Rahnavard, met with Mrs. Asgharzadeh – the wife of Dr. Aminzadeh, who was arrested shortly after Election Day.

Kalemeh, a website affiliated with Mousavi, reports that during the meeting, Mr. Mousavi spoke about his experiences with Dr. Aminzadeh: “Our acquaintance goes back to the early years of the revolution. During those days, he would always accompany us on our trips to the outskirts of Iran, and we would benefit from his views and perspectives.”

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Karoubi Responds to Ayatollah Hamadani

Source: advarNews
Date: Saturday, October 17, 2009

In the Name of God,
To Grand Ayatollah Nouri Hamadani,

Greetings,

I am writing this letter to discuss the recent interview you conducted with Maaref radio, which was also broadly cited in Kayhan [newspaper], I would like to amiably clarify certain points, prevent misunderstandings and defend the sanctity of Shi’a marjas. In this interview, you spoke in a way that was not appropriate or considerate of recent events. You also referred to the election and its aftermath and spoke at length about Kahrizak [detention center] as well as its critics. You proclaimed that these critics humiliated the establishment; you also asked them to repent.
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Meeting of Mir Hossein Mousavi and Mohammad Khatami

Source: Parliament News
Friday, October 16th, 2009

Mir Hossein Mousavi and Seyed Mohammad Khatami stated in a meeting that the nation of Iran will not be deviated from its path by force and pressure.
The prime minister of the holy defense era [1] and the Reformist president expressed their concerns over the continuation of detainments, unethical behaviors, defamation and slanders without an opportunity to respond, and limitations of basic freedom which is against the Constitution and Sharia and ethical standards. They have emphasized their serious commitment to defend the Constitution, ideals of the Revolution and Islamic Republic and stated that the current situation is misfortunate for the Revolution, the country and people. … Continue Reading

Alireza Beheshti Shirazi Responds to Ahmad Khatami

Source: Parliament News
Date: Sunday, October 11, 2009

In this week’s Friday prayers, Hojatoleslam Seyed Ahmad Khatami [a hardliner and strong advocate of Ahmadinejad’s government – not to be mistaken with Mohammad Khatami reformist ex-president] reiterated a simple criterion from a speech by the supreme leader [made a few days earlier]: “if your actions satisfy [or “gladden”] the foreigners [i.e., foreign adversary], you must know that what you did was wrong.” … Continue Reading

Mohajerani’s Letter in Support of Ayatollah Dastgheyb

Source: Agh Bahman:
Friday, October 9, 2009

This letter was written by Ataollah Mohajerani, the minister of culture under former president Khatami. It is unique for a reformist who had an administrative position in the ‘80s speak bluntly about the executions of 1988 and describe regret for his silence.

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Karoubi’s Son Responds to Ahmadinejad

Source: MashroteNews
Thursday, October 8, 2009

Karoubi’s son responds to Ahmadinejad’s interview with PBS:

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In the Name of God,

[a poem: if the first bricks of a wall are placed askew, the entire wall will go up askew]

Dear brother, Mr. Zarghami,

Honorable head of the IRIB,

Greetings,

As you are well aware, Mr. Ahmadinejad’s interview with Charlie Rose was broadcast on Channel1 [IRIB1] on Tuesday. When speaking of post-election events, the host of this American TV network pointed to the subject of prison rape. Mr. Ahmadinejad replied as follows: “It is Mr. Karoubi himself who made these allegations and when a three-member judiciary team refuted them, he grew very angry and had nothing to show for it”.
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