IRN Issue 71

Just taking part in collective protests has revived opposition spirits. (Photo: Mianeh)
17 Feb 11
First major demonstration in over a year marks rejuvenation of anti-government protest force.
Tear gas clouds the view as protestors fill the streets late on February 14. (Photo: Mianeh)
17 Feb 11
Both government and opposition have learned lessons from the outright confrontation of 2009.
Protesters stream down roads that will take them to Azadi Square in central Tehran. (Photo: Mianeh)
17 Feb 11
Video shows Iranians rallying in support of regime change in Egypt and at home.
The anger expressed by both opposition and pro-government crowds in Tehran contrasted with the generally upbeat mood of the rally in Cairo. (Photo: Hossam el-Hamalawy/Flickr)
16 Feb 11
Protest rhetoric in Iran has fierce edge missing from Cairo rally.
President Ahmadinejad at a ceremony marking the success of the "petrol self-sufficiency" plan, September 2010. (Photo: Mohsen Rezaei, Mehr News Agency)
11 Feb 11
Ambitious plan to flood market with synthetic petrol marred by ecological concerns.