How will the Iranian government react as Green Movement protesters take to the streets of Tehran today? The Green Movement was formed in Iran in response to the 2009 elections which they believed were rigged in favor of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
Iranian reformist leader Mehdi Karroubi has been placed under house arrest after seeking government permission to hold the anti-government rallies. He is reportedly being denied access to communication, although a statement did come out on his blog proclaiming that the rally would go forth.
Some are accusing the Iranian government of hypocrisy as it has openly praised the uprisings in Egypt and Tunisia.
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