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Massive Tehran rallies commemorate Islamic Revolution

Interview + Video

February 11, 2010
Massive Tehran rallies commemorate Islamic Revolution

As Iran battles dissent at home and abroad, hundreds of thousands of people showed their support for the government today. Iranians took to the streets of Tehran to mark the 31st anniversary of the revolution that created the Islamic republic. Geneive Abdo joins Daljit Dhaliwal for more on today's events and Iran's continuing defiance on the nuclear issue.

Ahmadinejad’s compromise offer met with skepticism

Interview

February 3, 2010
Ahmadinejad’s compromise offer met with skepticism

Iran this week offered to accept a deal that would swap enriched uranium for nuclear fuel -- and launched yet another rocket into space. Daljit Dhaliwal speaks to Geneive Abdo of the Century Foundation for more about the implications of President Ahmadinejad's latest actions and the challenges faced by the U.S. as in refining its policy toward Iran.

Protests erupt on 30th anniversary of U.S. embassy seizure

Interview + Video

November 4, 2009
Protests erupt on 30th anniversary of U.S. embassy seizure

Anti-government protesters have clashed with security forces, resulting in widespread chaos throughout the Iranian capital city. Al Jazeera English reports from Tehran, and Geneive Abdo of The Century Foundation discusses the day's protests.

Behind the scenes, top clerics struggle for power in Iran

Interview (video)

June 22, 2009
Behind the scenes, top clerics struggle for power in Iran

On the surface, the turmoil in Iran has been attributed to anger over the disputed election -- but a deeper religious struggle is also taking place within Iranian politics, says Geneive Abdo of The Century Foundation.

Iran to conduct partial recount as protests turn deadly

Interview (video)

June 16, 2009
Iran to conduct partial recount as protests turn deadly

Four days after Iran's disputed presidential election, the Islamic leadership said on Tuesday that it will conduct at least a partial recount. Geneive Abdo of The Century Foundation discusses the recount, how continued protests will play out and the long-term impact on the Iranian political landscape.

Iran dismisses Obama’s video message

Video

March 23, 2009
Iran dismisses Obama’s video message

Geneive Abdo of the Century Foundation discusses how to interpret Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's apparent dismissal of Barack Obama's recent overture to Iran.

Iranian president’s popularity wanes as challenger emerges

Video

February 9, 2009
Iranian president’s popularity wanes as challenger emerges

Geneive Abdo of the Century Foundation discusses Mohammed Khatami, the moderate reform candidate who will challenge Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, and the future of Iran-U.S. relations.

World protests erupt against Gaza invasion

Video

January 5, 2009
World protests erupt against Gaza invasion

Geneive Abdo of the Century Foundation discusses the Arab protests around the world and Iran’s role in the situation.

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