Daily News Article - November 5, 2009
1. What was the purpose of the pro-government rallies in Iran yesterday?
2. a) What were people protesting against in Iran yesterday?
b) How many people protested just in the streets of Tehran?
3. How did Iranian security forces respond to the peaceful protesters? Be specific.
4. How did Iran's government media report on the protesters?
5. How did President Obama respond to Iranian protesters' rally and appeal to him with their chant "Obama, Obama, you are either with us or with them"?
6. Watch the video under "Resources" below. How would you describe the protestors?
7. What type of support, if any, do you think the U.S. should give to the Iranian protesters?