Iran: There are reports that Iran’s army will stand with the people. Iranian state TV reports that “thousands” of students have demonstrated in Tehran after Friday prayers to chant against the US and Israel, whilst an IAEA inspection team arrived yesterday for its 3rd visit. We’ve received two Iran-special remix videos featuring Sesame Street’s Kermit singing “It’s not easy being Green”.

We consider, in light of President Obama’s Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech, whether there is a renewal of Washington’s “love-affair” with the Green movement.

Much of today’s news surrounds the regime’s arrest of student activist Majid Tavakoli – and we show his 16 Azar video here. Of course, you can keep up to date with all latest developments in today’s liveblog.

Turkey: Prime Minister Erdogan maintains his wary stance on Israel.

Israel : Our analysis asks, “Is Prime Minister Netanyahu helpless against right-wing protests?”

US : We have the video and transcript of Obama’s Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech.

Tags: Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Barack Obama, Benjamin Netanyahu, Hamas, Hashemi Rafsanjani, Iran, Iran Elections 2009, Israel, New York Times, Turkey, Washington Post

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