Iran Revolution Brewing?

It would appear that not everything is roses for the Islamic Republic of Iran what with an active pro-Western 5th column at work even in Tehran.

Against the backdrop of the former American Embassy in Tehran, where American diplomats were first taken hostage in 1979, labor unions gathered for the traditional May 1 demonstrations.

But instead of directing their chants and banners against America, "the Great Satan," the workers made their target the regime that coined the phrase. At issue was a simmering strike of bus drivers, many of whom have not been paid in months….

Reform Web sites are now reporting that the mullahs, anxious at growing dissent among younger Iranians, have redoubled their efforts to jam broadcasts into the country, a possible counter to the State Department's plan to spend at least $50 million on programming beamed into Iran….

Each labor group carried signs proudly indicating their trade. While some large banners congratulated the Iranian scientists in their accomplishment of enriching uranium, the gathered crowd seemed to become restless when a member of the Majlis began his address.
Instead of applauding the lines of the speaker, the crowd began chanting slogans demanding the resignation of the labor minister, shouting, "Shame on you for not doing anything for us." A hand-written sign brought to the rally read, "I have not been paid in 14 months," signed by a man from the city of Kashan. Other signs appealed for labor laws to be reformed….

As the heat of the midday sun began pounding harder, the crowd started growing restless with each new speaker. More men began pushing their way toward the stage. A heavyset man with a leathery face and thick mustache finally broke the security barriers and climbed his way over, prompting the organizers to call off the rally. The men on the streets then began shouting, "Forget about Palestine, think about us." Iran's foreign ministry last month announced it would donate $50 million to the Hamas led Palestinian Authority. Others in the crowd began chanting, "Strike is our right" and started threatening the riot police….

An estimate from one opposition group yesterday said that overall 12 leaders of the counter-demonstration were arrested.

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