Two thousand five hundred days have passed since Mir Hossein Mousavi, Zahra Rahnavard, and Mehdi Karroubi were placed under house arrest; however, despite the fact that breaking the siege was one of Hassan Rouhani's electoral promises, there has been no breakthrough in the situation of the leaders of the 2009 protests. In fact, during the time these three individuals have been under house arrest, Hassan Rouhani's presidency has accounted for 1600 days, surpassing Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's presidency, which accounted for 900 days. How likely is it that Rouhani's key will turn in this lock? Is their freedom considered a priority for the government? The guests of this program, Ardshir Amir Arjamand, senior advisor to Mir Hossein Mousavi, and Morteza Kazemian, a political activist, along with the opinions of Radio Farda's audience, analyze the issue of the house arrest.
The Siege That Lasted 2500 Days; The Key That Did Not Turn in the Lock
The article discusses the 2500-day house arrest of Iranian opposition leaders Mir Hossein Mousavi, Zahra Rahnavard, and Mehdi Karroubi, highlighting the lack of progress in their situation despite promises from President Hassan Rouhani. It raises questions about the government's priorities regarding their freedom.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
Mir Hossein Mousavi, Zahra Rahnavard, and Mehdi Karroubi have been under house arrest for 2500 days without resolution, despite promises from former President Hassan Rouhani to address their situation. The issue remains a point of contention and debate within Iranian politics.
- The house arrests began following the 2009 Green Movement protests.
- Hassan Rouhani's presidency included promises to resolve the situation, which remain unfulfilled.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The 2009 Green Movement was a significant political protest against alleged election fraud in Iran, leading to a harsh government crackdown.
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