Monday's Daily Briefing on Iran

DoctorZin reports, 6.13.2005:

Protest tomorrow in front of the infamous Evin Prison

Farideh Nicknazar, Iran Scan:

The Association of Writers in Iran has called for a protest and sit-in in front of the Evin Prison in Tehran tomorrow to show their solidarity with political prisoners. This happens on June 14, from 4–6 pm. The families of political prisoners and student associations are also joining in.

Last time (earlier in June) a group of family members protested in front of Evin prisoners they were arrested and jailed. Among those arrested was Mr. Zarafsahn‘s wife, Homa Zarafshan. READ MORE

The blogosphere should stand with these brave people. Together, we can make sure the mainstram media takes notice. These are the 21st century version of the soviet dissidents. They are pleading for the world to take notice. Let not let them down again.

These events are listed in our schedule of events. Please note we have had to replace the link today. Check for updates under the daily briefing list in our right sidebar.

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

• The Washington Times reports that some within the U.S. intelligence community think Osama bin Laden is in eastern Iran.
  

• Tehran Times reports that Iran warned U.S. officials to speak with caution on the upcoming presidential election in Iran.
  
• NY Times discovered that similar bombings to those exploded in Tehrean occured in Qom last week, but were the work of hardline vigilantes. Hmmmm.
• NY Sun reported that the bombings in Iran could prove to be the work of the regime.
• 7Days reported that Iran is denying an explosion took place in the city of Karaj.
• Reuters reported that Rafsanjani newest campaign ad angles for Iran youth vote.
• An Extimate Journal is providing a downloadable Iranian mp3 calling people to boycott the election.
• The Wall Street Journal reports that as Iran's vote nears, even Clerics are hip, or are trying to be.
• USA Today reports on how the Internet boom in Iran is altering the political process.
• Reuters reported that actor Sean Penn quizzed Rafsanjani.
• Students inside of Iran told me that Rafsanjani is paying students $200 to place posters of him on their cars and drive through the city.
• Editorial & Publisher reported that actor Sean Penn had his video camera confiscated for a time.
  

• Ken Timmerman's new blockbuster book on Iran, Countdown to Crisis is set to be released tomorrow. The book will include more than forty pages of previously unpublished documents and photographs.
  

• Reuters reported that ElBaradei was reappointed head of UN nuclear agency.
• The Associated Press reported that the IAEA is preparing to hear their Iran report. The report will be out this week.
  

• SMCCDI reported on the successful gender apartheid demonstration at Tehran University.
• The Financial Times reported that the bombs in Iran threaten to sway Iranian agenda.
• Payvand reported that the "Union of Advocates of Democracy" gathered in front of Evin prison calling for an end to detention of lawyer Nasser Zarafshan.
  

• The Financial Times reported that Iran is expected to sell India a significantly smaller-than-expected amount of liquefied natural gas than India wants.
• Boston.com reminds us of the French philosopher Michel Foucault and the Ayatollah Khomeini.

And finally, more photos and stuff:

• Women protesting against gender apartheid.
• Women being arrested at the event.
• And a Cox and Forkum cartoon of Sean Penn.