Opposition: Iran Rulers more brutal than shah
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) -- The showdown between Iran's clerical leaders and a resilient protest movement sharpened Saturday, as opposition leaders accused the government of becoming more brutal than the shah's regime and authorities announced a new Internet crackdown. Two of Iran's top pro-reform figures said in a Web statement that police used excessive force against anti-government protesters who took to the streets last week on the sidelines of state-sanctioned rallies to mark the 30th anniversary of the U.S. Embassy takeover.
Original Article: Forum: News/Activism
Tags: 30th Anniversary, Authorities, Embassy Takeover, Excessive Force, Internet Crackdown, Opposition Leaders, Protest Movement, Protesters, Rallies, Regime, Rulers, Sidelines, Tehran Iran, X27