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44. Neda Agha-Soltan (23 January 1983 - 20 June 2009) was an Iranian student of philosophy who was participating in the 2009

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presidential election protests with her music teacher, and was walking back to her car when she was fatally shot in the upper chest.

Eyewitnesses are reported by Western sources as saying Agha-Soltan was shot by a militiaman belonging to Basij paramilitary organization. Her death was captured on video by bystanders and broadcast over the Internet, and the video became a rallying point for the opposition. Agha-Soltan's death sparked renewed protests against the disputed election of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_of_Neda_Agha-Soltan

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سازمان بسیج مستضعفین 'Organization for Mobilization of the Oppressed'

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KHAMENEI DEAD [View all] WarGamer Yesterday OP

Much like the attack on the school, I will await further confirmation. sarisataka Yesterday #1

Congrats, Trump. rsdsharp Yesterday #2

100% true chicoescuela 21 hrs ago #61

Is Mars smiling now? BannonsLiver Yesterday #3

Neda Agha-Soltan (23 January 1983 - 20 June 2009) was an Iranian student of philosophy who was participating in the 2009 Celerity Yesterday #44

I guess the war is over, mission accomplished. When does Trump go over to view the parade dem4decades Yesterday #4

I wouldn't be at all surprised if this isn't the off ramp Traitor takes Arazi Yesterday #6

Yeah, there is backlash and protests. (Nine killed outside US Embassy in Karachi) Not looking so good for Trump LeftInTX 13 hrs ago #81

Yay!!! Greg_In_SF Yesterday #5

Well, CIA has said the hard-liners waiting in the wings are even worse. hlthe2b Yesterday #7

I predict the Islamic Republic is done and a Democracy will blossom. WarGamer Yesterday #9

Based on? hlthe2b Yesterday #10

I think at this point, the elements who wish to continue the Islamic Republic will be destroyed. WarGamer Yesterday #16

As I repeatedly point out, those who seek democracy (or at least change) are UNARMED & UNEMPOWERED... hlthe2b Yesterday #20

It's going to come down to the Military... once a Colonel or Major steps up and says he's done supporting the status quo WarGamer Yesterday #22

On top of all your points, wasnt an actual moderate confirmed as his successor? SSJVegeta 21 hrs ago #63

The most powerful forces in Iran are those who are unarmed. SSJVegeta 20 hrs ago #71

I am NO "Propagandist" but I DO know HISTORY. hlthe2b 11 hrs ago #84

There has been talk of the late Shah's son wnylib Yesterday #24

If he's a temporary placeholder and there is a UN committee working on a free Democracy... that's be great WarGamer Yesterday #27

It might still be an improvement over the current regime Amishman Yesterday #41

The last time that Iran had a democracy, the US and UK wnylib Yesterday #43

Reza Pahlavi. Seeking Serenity 21 hrs ago #49

Thanks. I remembered it after the post. wnylib 21 hrs ago #56

YW Seeking Serenity 21 hrs ago #57

He lives in Maryland or Virginia. Has grown kids. Seems like an OK guy. LeftInTX 13 hrs ago #80

Iran did have a Democracy AZProgressive 21 hrs ago #52

like democracy is blooming in the US? rurallib Yesterday #13

What a crock. Rafi 23 hrs ago #46

I think The Shah returns to power Polybius 21 hrs ago #48

I'm visualizing a power vacuum, one or more autocrats, and perhaps a civil war. Gore1FL 21 hrs ago #62

The Shah wasn't worse Polybius 21 hrs ago #47

This is so true, and it's sad to see progressives making excuses for this theocratic regime. Seeking Serenity 21 hrs ago #50

I thought there were rules against targeting heads of state? AZProgressive 21 hrs ago #58

If we haven't leanrt this by now, "the Rules" only apply when someone is willing to enforce them. Seeking Serenity 21 hrs ago #64

I still believe in international law AZProgressive 21 hrs ago #66

I hear you. I'm hip, totally. Seeking Serenity 20 hrs ago #72

The US didn't do it... Israel did WarGamer 21 hrs ago #65

The same country that has been trying to drag the US into a war with Iran AZProgressive 21 hrs ago #68

true... WarGamer 21 hrs ago #69

Seeking Serenity, WHERE have YOU seen ANY Progressive DO THAT? WHO has "made excuses" hlthe2b 11 hrs ago #83

I hope YOU are not using that accusation toward me. NO WHERE NO WAY did I say the Shah was hlthe2b 12 hrs ago #82

Most Americans... róisín_dubh 16 hrs ago #78

I agree LeftInTX 13 hrs ago #79

This message was self-deleted by its author Kingofalldems Yesterday #8

Eh... EarlG Yesterday #11

The successor was his son, also presumably dead... WarGamer Yesterday #12

Will the (UNARMED) populace rise up? You seem to continually miss that important part... hlthe2b Yesterday #14

For all we know, elements of Iranian military working with CIA right now... WarGamer Yesterday #17

Yes. I'll take the cup half-full hope. But, our CIA has hardly been an effective force for democracy hlthe2b Yesterday #21

Source: Trust me bro. BannonsLiver Yesterday #15

This message was self-deleted by its author WarGamer Yesterday #18

You're a proponent of nation building, I'm not. BannonsLiver Yesterday #23

Of course you're right... WarGamer Yesterday #25

I don't think you're "just curious"... Another Jackalope Yesterday #29

I think it's presumptive to declare that "this isn't a situation where the next bad guy can assume the office." EarlG Yesterday #26

Just being optimistic I guess... WarGamer Yesterday #28

As would we all be EarlG Yesterday #38

"...will the people rise up and demand a Democracy?" LudwigPastorius Yesterday #32

Khamenei rejected his son as his successor months ago. SSJVegeta 16 hrs ago #77

Is Trump going to declare himself the leader of Iran? Buckeyeblue Yesterday #19

I wouldn't be surprised. ananda 21 hrs ago #60

Or "Supreme Leader" of America? thought crime 20 hrs ago #73

Should we now genuflect before Trump? Kingofalldems Yesterday #30

Of course not... but it's ok to hope for Democracy to emerge from all of this WarGamer Yesterday #31

It looks like that ship sailed in the content of the Op. BannonsLiver Yesterday #34

Good riddance to bad trash gulliver Yesterday #33

From what I have read Iran has set up multiple levels of succession on Jspur Yesterday #35

This. Plus the IRGC is deeply embedded into every aspect of life and industry Arazi 21 hrs ago #53

I'd wait until a third party confirms fujiyamasan Yesterday #36

I've got a few thousand years of history Boo1 Yesterday #37

But surely this time it will work! BannonsLiver Yesterday #40

That's a big but ya got there dpibel Yesterday #39

You once claimed to be ""anti-war consistently," right? W_HAMILTON Yesterday #42

I didn't support the war just hoping something good comes of it. See the difference? WarGamer 21 hrs ago #67

Nope, I do not! W_HAMILTON 19 hrs ago #74

GOOD!!! nt Raine 23 hrs ago #45

Shrug. (Also...GOOD! But still...) Iggo 21 hrs ago #51

I truly hope some front-line commanders (colonels, majors, etc) really consider the offer of immunity. Seeking Serenity 21 hrs ago #54

If true I'm happy for the Iranian people. Melon 21 hrs ago #55

Good Tarc 21 hrs ago #59

Would be better news if.. mvd 21 hrs ago #70

Brother mr715 19 hrs ago #75

So what? He will be immediately replace by someone just as bad or worse. Ferrets are Cool 18 hrs ago #76

That's okay Shrek 10 hrs ago #85