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Mousavi

Iran’s View of Syria

Iran is a close ally of Syria, so officials in Tehran are following the Syrian conflict closely. But so are ordinary Iranians, who worry that the crisis could distract their government from pressing matters at home, like the economy. Anchor Marco Werman discusses Iran’s reaction to events in Syria with Iranian journalist Shirin Jaafari.

The Real Mir Hossein Mousavi

Mousavi’s Recommendation Makes “News of a Kidnapping” a Hit in Tehran

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Iranian Director in Exile

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Who Is the Real Mir Hossein Mousavi?

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In Iran, Echoes of Revolutions Past

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To help The Takeaway analyze the Iranian protests is Columbia University professor of Iranian Studies Hamid Dabashi . Also joining the discussion is Ali, an engineer in Tehran and a supporter of opposition candidate Mir Hussein Mousavi.

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Tehran Unrest: How Tight is the Government’s Control?

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Supporters of Iranian presidential candidate Mir Hossein Mousavi called for a rally to occur, despite the government’s crackdown. New York Times columnist Roger Cohen joins The Takeaway from Tehran where he has been monitoring the protests.

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Ideology or the Economy? Iranians Head to the Polls

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With Iran’s economy in serious trouble, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is facing a tough reelection challenge from Mir Hossein Mousavi. Joining The Takeaway to take a look at the election are author Afshin Molavi and Radman Rabii, a Mousavi supporter.