Mousavi’s Nephew Reported Killed Amidst Iran Violence
27 December 2009 11:02 am by Taylor Marsh
–video update in comments–
There are reports that Mousavi’s nephew, Seyyed Ali Mousavi was shot and killed today. There are even unconfirmed reports pouring in of people heading toward Sina Hospital, where it is assumed Ali Mousavi’s body is. – Iran News Now
At the climax of Ashura, violence in Iran explodes.
Opposition sources in Iran say that at least four protesters have been shot dead in violent clashes between anti-government crowds and police in Tehran.
The nephew of former presidential candidate Mir Hossein Mousavi was among the dead, the BBC has confirmed.
Security forces reportedly opened fire on protesters. Police have denied there were any fatalities.
All of this coincides with Grand Ayatollah Hossein Ali Montazeri’s recent death, which adds another volatile element to the mix today, which would be the 7th day since his death, the traditional time memorials are held. The Iranian’s Supreme National Security Council forbade any meetings to commemorate Montazeri’s death, except in Qom and Najafabad.
Maybe the Iranian people have finally had enough?
I’m putting this in the comments, as it is unconfirmed just what is being seen here, though this is what’s being reported:
BREAKING NEWS: Video (unconfirmed) of Seyyed Ali Mousavi, Mir Hossein Mousavi’s nephew, killed. Seeking confirmation.
I don’t know, secularh, but the killing of Mousavi’s nephew is likely another “Neda” moment.
I’m sure most people watching these developments cannot help but wonder: what can the U.S.A. do to encourage this popular uprising [should we call it an "insurrection" yet?]?
Good question. Should we do anything at all, or just let events play out? The assumption is, of course, that regime change in Iran has great potential to stabilize the situation in the whole Middle East — although I wouldn’t get my hopes too high, just read a bit of history!
So, assuming we go with that assumption — if we accept that regime change in Iran would be a net positive for the cause of world peace –do you think maybe we have reached the point where ANY action, on any level, would provoke a severe backlash that could actually REDUCE the chances of the desired outcome?
Is it time to admit that the best way for the U.S. to advance its own interests is to sit quietly by and allow sovereign nations to work out their own issues in their own way? This would be a tough, tough pill to swallow for a country that still likes to think of itself as the world’s superpower. But if that is where we are, hadn’t we best accept the reality and adjust our behaviour accordingly?
I’m confident that the US is not standing idly by while it’s major world enemy has internal problems. The US has a history of meddling in Iran dating back over fifty years, and more recently the CIA has engaged terrorist organizations Jondollah and MEK to conduct bombings in Iran.
The State Department has also been involved in Iran destabilization, with Elizabeth Cheney heading an $85m program during the Bush-43 administration. There is no evidence that this program has been discontinued, nor of a current program at State, but one is likely.
This is all very sad and alot of people are eventually going to be killed. A vast segment of the US population who are watching this all play out remind me of the Romans filling the Coliseum to watch the lions devouring their human victims. They called it sport, but it was really bloodlust. As is this. Don’t forget to buy your scorecard. Peace
Imhotep,
Oh come on. So dramatic. Nobody is forcing these people to take to the streets, and they know the danger, which is minimal compared to the number of people involved which is why they’re eager to do it. Democracy in action, by “we the people.” Freedom isn’t free, and this isn’t sad.
Take a deep breath, Imhotep, Don Bacon hits it.
Minstrelofmytime, there are many people on the realist side of foreign policy that wish like hell we’d resist. It’s going to take a long time to change the mentality for that to happen, but people are speaking out now more than ever.
imhopless, why the nonstop drama queen routine? Is there ANYTHING other then a submissive figure groveling in the dirt fearful for it’s very existance you would approve of?