Is Iran loosening its grip?
We discuss whether the release of political prisoners shows promise or political maneuvering.
Are Iran’s domestic policies starting to ease under President Hassan Rouhani? As the Iranian leader departed for his first UN address, authorities announced the pardon of 80 prisoners, including some who were arrested during the protests in 2009. Days earlier, eleven prominent political prisoners were freed, unexpectedly. So, is this a diplomatic move to boost Tehran’s outreach to the West or a concrete step toward Rouhani’s promised change? Iranians weigh in at 1930GMT.
In this episode of The Stream, we speak with:
Negar Mortazavi @NegarMortazavi
Journalist
Masih Alinejad @Masih_Alinejad
Journalist
Mehdi Saharkhiz @onlymehdi
Blogger and activist
Gissou Nia @GissouNia
Executive director, Iran Human Rights Documentation Center
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Published On 25 Sep 2013