Iran last week experienced its largest protest demonstration since 2009 rallies after disputed presidential elections. The demonstration occurred on Friday at the tomb of Cyrus the Great in the ancient city of Pasargad, near Shiraz, in southern Iran. Aban 7th in the Persian calendar—which fell this year on October 28 –is unofficially known as “Cyrus Day” in Iran and … Continue reading Iran’s Largest Protest Demonstration since 2009