Friday's Daily Briefing on Iran

DoctorZin reports, 6.3.2005:

Iran's victory over N. Korea leads to mass celebration and unrest

SMCCDI (Information Service):

Iran's victory of 1-0 over N. Korea's soccer team has resulted in a mass celebration, expression of joy and unrest despite all official injunctions and massive security presence.

Clashes happened at the end of the game at Azadi ('Freedom') Stadium as militiamen intended to stop happy fans from expressing joy. Orders were given that fans should avoid being joyful as it's the anniversary of the death of the regime's founder. READ MORE

Update: Once again, the mainstream media appears to be ignoring the anti-regime unrest following the win by Iran in its soccer match with North Korea. When will the mainstream media risk offending the regime and report the news?

Here are a few other news items you may have missed.

• WorldThreats.com has just published a discussion with me regarding current events in Iran and possible U.S. options.
• MSNBC gave us an encouraging plug today for our "the blogosphere supports real democracy in Iran" campaign.
• Henry Sokolski, Policy Review takes a serious look at our options at defusing Iran’s bomb.
• SOSIran.com has just released a petition directed at the leaders of the G8 nations.
• Asian News International Iran is reportedly contemplating to hold a trilateral meeting with India and Pakistan.
• Albawaba.com reports that Iran reacted to US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice's comments
• Iran Focus reports that Tehran students protested against paramilitary forces.
• Charles R. Kesler takes a close look at Democracy and the Bush Doctrine.
• Khaleej Times reports the brother of Iran's president was assaulted by hardliners at pro-reform rally: party.
• Inter Press Service reports that dreams of ''regime change'' in Iran are increasingly deluded.
• Dow Jones Newswires reports that the U.S. has no objection to Iran's inclusion in a U.S.- sponsored international conference on Iraq reconstruction.
• SMCCDI reports that several of the Islamic regime's plainclothes agents were gunned down in the rebellious City of Esfahan.
• VOA News reports that Condoleezza Rice says she hopes Iran is ready to support stability and democracy in Iraq rather than interfering in its affairs.
• And finally, FrontPageMag.com reports on the myth of "Moderate" Islamists.