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| IRGC warn against disorder on Quds Day rally |
| 2009-09-18 |
| [Iran Press TV Latest] On the eve of the annual rally in support of Palestinians and other oppressed people, Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) have issued a warning to the opposition elements against attempting to create disorder during the major event. The Quds (Jerusalem) Day was designated by the late leader of the Islamic revolution, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, to show solidarity with the Palestinians and the city of Jerusalem (al-Quds) that remain under an Israeli occupation, as well as for all the oppressed people in the their struggles against tyrants. This day, the founder of the Islamic Republic declared, is "not only focused on Quds, but it is also a day of confrontation between the oppressed and the oppressors." The Quds Day is marked on the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan, which coincides with September 18 this year. "some news and accessed reports speak of plans by foreign networks, especially the Zionist regime's espionage organization, to disturb and divert your powerful and unified movement ... against the regime occupying Jerusalem (al-Quds)," is how the IRGC statement addresses Iranians, according to the official Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA). "The enemies of the revolution and the system and those defeated in the recent election are trying to exact revenge on the people who opened a new chapter in the country's progress by creating the epic of June 12 and their unprecedented 85 percent turnout, by diversionary slogans, using deceptive and colorful symbols," the statement states. "We warn the individuals and movements who are attempting to encourage the Zionist enemy that, if they intend to create any kind of disturbance or disorder in the magnificent Quds Day rally, then they will be confronted with the decisive confrontation of the brave children of the nation," the statement adds. |
| Posted by:Fred |
| #2 Apparently the Persians are ticked about having to subsidize Hamas and Hezbollah when prices are rising, rationing is continuing, etc. In essence, their protest is a Tea Party. |
| Posted by: lord garth 2009-09-18 12:43 |
| #1 too late, the opposition did rally. One chant heard: "not Gaza, not Lebanon, our lives are for Iran" True Iranian nationalism may yet be our best hope. |
| Posted by: liberalhawk 2009-09-18 10:22 |