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Larijani criticizes Guardian Council, IRIB
Sun, 21 Jun 2009 02:11:50 GMT
Iran's Parliament (Majlis) Speaker Ali Larijani
Iran's Parliament (Majlis) Speaker Ali Larijani suggests that some of the members in the Guardian Council have sided with a certain candidate in the June 12 presidential election.

Speaking live on the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) Channel 2 on Saturday, the speaker said that "a majority of people are of the opinion that the actual election results are different than what was officially announced."

"The opinion of this majority should be respected and a line should be drawn between them and rioters and miscreants," he was quoted as saying by Khabaronline -- a website affiliated with him.

He was referring to rallies that have been held on a daily basis in Iran, since the announcement of the presidential election results last Friday, in which incumbent President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was re-elected with almost two thirds of the vote.

The president's main rival Mir-Hossein Mousavi, who according to the Interior Ministry has lost to Ahmadinejad even in the East-Azerbaijan province where he hails from, cried foul and described the election as a 'charade' -- a charge the president and his interior minister have denied.

Mousavi -- Iran's last prime minister -- has as a result called on the Guardian Council, the body that supervises the electoral process, to nullify Friday's vote and hold the election anew.

Larijani, however, believes that the Iranian people have lost their trust in the country's legal system. "Although the Guardian Council is made up of religious individuals I wish certain members would not side with a certain presidential candidate."

"The Guardian Council should use every possible means to build trust and convince the protesters that their complaints will be thoroughly looked into," the parliament speaker added.

Larijani who, was formerly in charge of IRIB, criticized the organization, saying that "the IRIB should not act in a way that provokes people."

The authorities should provide an atmosphere in which people feel free to express their opinion, he concluded.

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Mustafa
Sun, 21 Jun 2009 21:01:09 GMT
Umer, only $400 million from the CIA? I guess you think we really want to keep AN in power!
David
Sun, 21 Jun 2009 19:09:17 GMT
Almost time for freedom fighters to celebrate!!!!
David
Sun, 21 Jun 2009 18:53:54 GMT
PRESS says Guardian Council has found over 100% of registered voters in at least 50 cities. Regime supporters better start running.
Watcher in New Zealand
Sun, 21 Jun 2009 18:32:54 GMT
When the curtain is pulled aside and everyone can see into the room the truth can be seen by all. It is the Iranian government who have blocked the internet and forbidden reporting. It is them who have something to hide. In this age it is impossible to stop the truth escaping, even if it is still possible to do terrible harm to those who would tell it.
Watcher in New Zealand
Sun, 21 Jun 2009 18:28:39 GMT
When one side has to bus people into the city to create a crowd and the other side has to brave threats of death and beatings but can raise a bigger crowd it is not hard to know who is telling the truth. Shame on those who tell lies. Shame on those who shoot and beat their own countrymen who are exercising their own lawful rights. It is inevitable that the truth will be discovered eventually and the shame will be all the more for the delay.
David
Sun, 21 Jun 2009 16:23:42 GMT
The world now knows the brutality of the Iranian government, and freedom will win. The censorship will have to end, and then the truth of the election theft will be seen by all Iranians.
UMER USMAN
Sun, 21 Jun 2009 15:32:31 GMT
CIA FUNNEL $400 MILLION IN TO THE HANDS OF THESE CORRUPTED POLITICIANS TO CREATE UNREAST IN ISLAMIC REPUBLIC.....SHAME On You MOUSAVI,Khatami,Rafsangani,Rezaie and....SHAME ON MKO

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 15:31:04 GMT
These people are the real power in Iran. Others are just toys in their game. The supposed election is an illusion. The real power stays with the Guardians and their thugs. Even then they had to fiddle the election. People are not free to decide Not in their personal lives and not in their political lives. They disgrace the faith they are supposed to be supporting.
UMER USMAN
Sun, 21 Jun 2009 14:40:07 GMT
CIA FUNNEL $400 MILLION IN TO THE HANDS OF THESE CORRUPTED POLITICIANS TO CREATE UNREAST IN ISLAMIC REPUBLIC.....SHAME On You MOUSAVI....SHAME ON MKO
Hasan
Sun, 21 Jun 2009 12:55:53 GMT
A republic does not kill its citizens in the street for free speech and peaceful protest. Iran is not a republic! The government kills the citizens.
friend
Sun, 21 Jun 2009 12:21:21 GMT
The BBC has again been caught engaging in mass public deception by using photographs of pro-Ahmadinejad rallies in Iran and claiming they represent anti-government protests in favor of Hossein Mousavi. CF. prisonplanet.com
Azad
Sun, 21 Jun 2009 10:11:00 GMT
nobody is pumping money into Iran. Nobody from outside is manipulating. Its all from inside. Stop conspiracy theories azad, dont be a coward
Azad
Sun, 21 Jun 2009 09:50:01 GMT
mHAYDAR Iranians dont have to turn against anybody, they should come out in streets and protest peacefully. Thats their country thats their responsibility to deman freedom Communism is bad, outdated and unwanted
Azad
Sun, 21 Jun 2009 09:46:57 GMT
mHAYDAR Iranians will not turn against Islamic revolution They now want to write the next chapter of revolution Thats is Natural nations strengthen each decade and move on
azad
Sun, 21 Jun 2009 09:29:51 GMT
money from the iranian living in USA is causing the riots by MKO pushed in from IRAQ by USA
Yahya Mtulya
Sun, 21 Jun 2009 08:27:52 GMT
Democracy to the west means election in which people defending their interests elected.
Mrvosh
Sun, 21 Jun 2009 08:12:09 GMT
Shame on YOU, government agents, using the comments on this "News platform" which for once told the truth about whats happening (at least for a bit), to manipulate and misorient people once again! But mark my words: If gov. betrayal gets that obvious that even the state TV has to break silence...your about to going down!
..
Sun, 21 Jun 2009 08:09:36 GMT
I support the leader, since he supported the policies which will beneifit most iranians who have no time for these unrest or for spreading rumors,spams in the Internet. he also supported hardworking and enthusiastic new politicians. Some people are good businessmen and they are smart and able to do business with the US, these are shortsighted and in the long run, will harm a so called "Islamic" republic. When you begin to deal with devil, its the beginning of your own corruption.
..
Sun, 21 Jun 2009 08:00:59 GMT
This is very serious. Either they are siding with Ahmadinjad or Mousavi. What will happen if they are siding with Mousavi to make this election having no credibility? Since certain media is only for brainwashing themselves. You knows very well even there are some irregulations, even those voters in the foregin lands all organized for Mousavi, Ahmadinjad still won this election across Iran.
UMER USMAN
Sun, 21 Jun 2009 06:15:28 GMT
CIA FUNNEL $400 MILLION IN TO THE HANDS OF THESE CORRUPTED POLITICIANS TO CREATE UNREAST IN ISLAMIC REPUBLIC.....SHAME On You MOUSAVI....SHAME ON MKO
UMER USMAN
Sun, 21 Jun 2009 05:55:41 GMT
By the way I am not an Iranian nor a Shia.......I am Conveying the realty to our Iranian Brothers......SHAME ON MR. AND MRS. MOUSAVI.

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 05:54:16 GMT
By the way I am not an Iranian nor a Shia.......I am Conveying the realty to our Iranian Brothers......SHAME ON MR. AND MRS. MOUSAVI.
UMER USMAN
Sun, 21 Jun 2009 05:36:06 GMT
Traitors looking help from West,By the way;Why Mr. Mousavi is not going out of Teharan to attend demonistration ?????????? because there is NONE.
To UMER USMAN et all
Sun, 21 Jun 2009 04:45:02 GMT
This is to those of you who are spewing hate and baseless blame on the Reform movement.If, as you and the government claim,the opposition is funded by CIA and is an agent of foreign governments, then let the media show this "Spies" and "Agitators."Instead, media is blocked.Remember, Truth always has a way of coming out. Now, please refute my argument instead of your slogans.
Sumdood
Sun, 21 Jun 2009 04:43:09 GMT
Her name was Neda.
UMER USMAN
Sun, 21 Jun 2009 04:30:54 GMT
CIA FUNNEL $400 MILLION IN TO THE HANDS OF THESE CORRUPTED POLITICIANS TO CREATE UNREAST IN ISLAMIC REPUBLIC.....SHAME On You MOUSAVI....
Zahir
Sun, 21 Jun 2009 04:28:22 GMT
how the votes were rigged. any one can explain the possible way to rig votes in IRAN.I am a British Bangladeshi. Can not belive that cheating can be give so great margin. Only if all the election related officers are became cheater. So what is the main cause. Any one can explain.
UMER USMAN
Sun, 21 Jun 2009 04:17:30 GMT
Mousavi,Khatami,Ali Rafsangani and Rezaei Shame on you .....Working for West to destroy your Nation.
cgrto
Sun, 21 Jun 2009 03:39:20 GMT
The face of the revolution - Neda
Ahmadi, Russia's Puppet
Sun, 21 Jun 2009 03:35:46 GMT
You have to toe the line from Moscow, Mr Larijani.
JimmieFromDayton
Sun, 21 Jun 2009 03:05:30 GMT
Let them live!
Timothy (USA)
Sun, 21 Jun 2009 02:40:03 GMT
Dissent is not often well-tolerated in any nation when it takes to the streets, especially when protestors have been asked not to protest in that manner. If the government of Iran is reasonably expected to hear dissenting concerns, it can reasonably expect order and civility on its terms. There are many other ways to share opinions with the government other than shouting in the streets and, if the opinions are actually worthwhile, they will be persuasive enough.
Nargil
Sun, 21 Jun 2009 02:34:25 GMT
Her name was Neda.
insideoutt
Sun, 21 Jun 2009 02:25:44 GMT
If every time a loser who do not accept his defeat and rally with his supporters for reelection is not Democratic, Matured or healthy one. If he is a politician for people and the country then he must accept his immense defeat and give up his political career henceforth.
The Voice of Africa
Sun, 21 Jun 2009 02:01:00 GMT
Ali Larijani was released from his position as the top nuclear negotiator of Iran because he was no trustworthy. he was negociating as if he was supporting the bullying of the western europeans countries of unjustice. what he said confirm his some of that.
Yeoracle
Sun, 21 Jun 2009 01:56:50 GMT
When will the poor wisen up and stop killing and dying so that the rich can afford more yachts and mansions? Peace be unto you.
Nasim
Sun, 21 Jun 2009 01:54:40 GMT
i want to say to mr. only one , have you forget , how shah was hunted from the country? place yourselves on the sides of the peole , without the people no system is durable.
Tir
Sun, 21 Jun 2009 01:29:37 GMT
Rest In peace Neda. If an innocent girl gets shot halfway across the world, does she make a sound? Yes, and the whole world hears her (RT).
yussuf
Sun, 21 Jun 2009 01:12:39 GMT
Neda, has a right to justice and rest in peace... please stop trying to speak in her name and using it for political gain.
daddyquatro
Sun, 21 Jun 2009 01:07:34 GMT
Her name was Neda.
daddyquatro
Sun, 21 Jun 2009 01:06:58 GMT
Her name was Neda.
Himme
Sun, 21 Jun 2009 00:49:04 GMT
When you count more votes than there are people in an area, something is wrong!
~
Sun, 21 Jun 2009 00:42:29 GMT
No, the even the article says that the election results are invalid. mHaydar, you are the one directing hurtful comments towards what should be a free Iranian republic.
mHAYDAR
Sun, 21 Jun 2009 00:15:51 GMT
Azad your comments are directed against the existance of the islamic republic. Mousavi won millions of votes but still lost and ofcourse if these millions demonstrated in any country they can bring turmoil. Accept the results and stop playing in the hands of the west.
The opinion of this majority ?
Sun, 21 Jun 2009 00:13:55 GMT
who said they are a majority? 24000, 000 are the majority.
Azad
Sat, 20 Jun 2009 23:48:44 GMT
Law enforcement should be handled by only police not Basij or sepah.Only elected representatives should be the lawmakers such as parliamentarians.Any citizen,without criminal background) can contest any election.
Azad
Sat, 20 Jun 2009 23:37:04 GMT
During the time i lived between 1985 and 90, things were worse. Now, people are able to demonstrate in street, thats a recognizable change. Clergy needs to loosen its grip on individual freedom.Corporal punishment should go, its uncivilized.Free travel should be permitted. Media should not be restricted.
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