Why is #iranelection popular right now?

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(as of September 20 at 14:30 UTC)
Category: Other | Trend originated by @santiagocone | Most recent: February 16 at 13:15 UTC | First appearance: June 13 at 13:00 UTC | Last defined: September 20 at 14:30 UTC | Permalink
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Jun
13
+12 months
12 June 2010 is the anniversary of contested 2009 presidential elections in Iran: #IranElection is used to continue to protest for freedom & political change.
Defined by @Noetical via web June 13 at 03:45 UTC
Feb
11
+8 months
After the disputed Iran election of June 2009, Iranians inside and outside Iran continue to protest for freedom and political change.
Defined by @Hollyjx33 via UberTwitter February 11 at 17:24 UTC
Feb
11
+8 months
After the disputed Iran election of June 2009, Iranians inside and outside Iran continue to protest for freedom and political change.
Defined by @Lee3120 via web February 11 at 04:00 UTC
Feb
11
+8 months
Iranians inside and outside Iran continue to protest for freedom and political change.
Defined by @Lee3120 via web February 11 at 03:57 UTC
Feb
7
+8 months
After Iran's disputed presidential election of June 2009, Iranians inside and outside Iran continue to protest online in their quest for freedom and political change.
Defined by @Lee3120 via web February 7 at 01:02 UTC
Feb
6
+8 months
After Iran's disputed presidential election of June 2009, Iranians inside and outside Iran continue to protest online in their quest for freedom and political change.
Defined by @Lee3120 via web February 6 at 01:26 UTC
Feb
6
+8 months
After the disputed Iran election of June 2009, Iranians inside and outside Iran continue to protest online in their quest for freedom and political change.
Defined by @Lee3120 via web February 6 at 01:22 UTC
Feb
5
+8 months
After the disputed Iranian election of June 2009, people in and outside Iran continue to protest online in their quest for political change.
Defined by @Lee3120 via web February 5 at 21:16 UTC
Dec
31
+7 months
People are continuing to talk about the Iranian presidential election of June 2009, which Mahmoud Ahmadinejad won.
Defined by @sceusebio via web December 31 at 18:01 UTC
Dec
31
+7 months
ran's nineth presidential election was held on 12 June 2009, with incumbent Mahmoud Ahmadinejad running against three challengers
Defined by @sceusebio via web December 31 at 13:49 UTC
Dec
28
+7 months
Debate over the disputed Iranian election of June 2009.
Defined by @aaronkaiser via Twitter for iPhone December 28 at 10:52 UTC
Dec
28
+7 months
People are continuing to talk about the Iranian presidential election of June 2009, which Mahmoud Ahmadinejad won.
Defined by @TheMuH via web December 28 at 09:51 UTC
Dec
28
+7 months
Defined by @iamfella via Twitter for iPhone December 28 at 08:29 UTC
Dec
28
+7 months
Dec. 7 - Reports from Iran say there have been clashes between police and anti-government demonstrators (paid for and backed by the US CIA, as done in the past to overthrow democratically elected governments like that of Mossadegh for example) in the capital Tehran. There are reports of tear gas being fired and at least two people have been arrested for protesting against President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
Defined by Anonymous via web December 28 at 01:09 UTC
Dec
27
+7 months
Dec. 7 - Reports from Iran say there have been clashes between police and anti-government demonstrators in the capital Tehran. There are reports of tear gas being fired and at least two people have been arrested for protesting against President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
Defined by Anonymous via web December 27 at 13:43 UTC
Dec
7
+6 months
Dec. 7 - Reports from Iran say there have been clashes between police and anti-government demonstrators in the capital Tehran. There are reports of tear gas being fired and at least two people have been arrested for protesting against President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
Defined by @nwjerseyliz via web December 7 at 11:49 UTC
Nov
4
+5 months
Many Iranians think that the recent election was fraudulent. There have been big demonstrations in Tehran. Nov. 4th. New protests are building.
Defined by @bingomar via web November 4 at 08:19 UTC
Nov
4
+5 months
Many Iranians think that the recent election was fraudulent. There have been big demonstrations in Tehran. Sept. 23: Amadinejad is in New York
Defined by Anonymous via web November 4 at 07:07 UTC
Nov
4
+5 months
Many Iranians think that the recent election was fraudulent. There have been big demonstrations in Tehran. Sept. 23: Amadinejad is in New York
Defined by Anonymous via web November 4 at 07:06 UTC
Sep
24
+3 months
Many Iranians think that the recent election was fraudulent. There have been big demonstrations in Tehran. Sept. 23: Amadinejad is in New York
Defined by Anonymous via web September 24 at 02:55 UTC
Sep
23
+3 months
Many Iranians think that the recent election was fraudulent. There have been big demonstrations in Teheran. Sept. 23: Amadinejad is in New York
Defined by Anonymous via web September 23 at 10:57 UTC
Sep
20
+3 months
When isn't this ever trending? If you don't know about the Iran election by now, you live under a rock. Seriously.
Defined by Anonymous via web September 20 at 14:53 UTC
Sep
20
+3 months
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Defined by Anonymous via web September 20 at 14:30 UTC
Sep
3
+3 months
The recent Iranian election has caused a revolution and the youth of Iran to communicate to the world using twitter.
Defined by Anonymous via web September 3 at 19:31 UTC
Sep
3
+3 months
http://iran.whyweprotest.net/green-brief/ provides the latest in post-election unrest.
Defined by @nwjerseyliz via web September 3 at 08:59 UTC
Aug
18
+2 months
http://iran.whyweprotest.net/green-brief/ provides the latest in post-election unrest.
Defined by Anonymous via web August 18 at 01:07 UTC
Aug
18
+2 months
http://iran.whyweprotest.net/green-brief/ provides the latest in what's going on in post-election unrest.
Defined by Anonymous via web August 18 at 01:04 UTC
Aug
17
+2 months
People keep protesting in Iran and have not/will not get anywhere. They dont know when to give up.
Defined by Anonymous via web August 17 at 15:06 UTC
Aug
16
+2 months
This has been trending for months....Elections happened in Iran and many people are unhappy with the outcome. Unrest followed with police silencing protesters.
Defined by Anonymous via web August 16 at 19:52 UTC
Aug
16
+2 months
This has been trending for months....It pretty much sums itself up...Elections are going on in Iran.
Defined by Anonymous via web August 16 at 16:47 UTC
Aug
12
+1 month
A hashtag to follow tweets related to Iran's controversial June 12 presidential elections as well as the subsequent protests, speeches, and violence. Recent letter from Karroubi about the rape and torture of prisoners causes uproar. Aug 12 - People gather in the bazaars to go "shopping" en masse.
Defined by Anonymous via web August 12 at 09:50 UTC
Aug
12
+1 month
A hashtag to follow tweets related to Iran's controversial June 12 presidential elections as well as the subsequent protests, speeches, and violence. Aug 12 - People gather in the bazaars to go "shopping" en masse. Report from Karoubi about the rape and torture of prisoners causes uproar.
Defined by Anonymous via web August 12 at 09:41 UTC
Aug
12
+1 month
People gather in the bazaars to go "shopping" en masse. Report from Karoubi about the rape and torture of protesters in the prisons causes uproar.
Defined by Anonymous via web August 12 at 09:41 UTC
Aug
9
+1 month
People think that they are making a difference in Iran, but in reality, they arent.
Defined by Anonymous via web August 9 at 02:05 UTC
Aug
9
+1 month
People think that they are making a difference in Iran, but in reality, they arent.
Defined by Anonymous via web August 9 at 02:05 UTC
Aug
8
+1 month
People think that they are making a difference in Iran, but in reality, they arent.
Defined by Anonymous via web August 8 at 22:43 UTC
Aug
8
+1 month
Many people are showing their support for the country of IRAN
Defined by Anonymous via web August 8 at 20:13 UTC
Aug
8
+1 month
Get over it.
Defined by Anonymous via web August 8 at 20:02 UTC
Aug
8
+1 month
False show trials resume today. More detainees are trotted out to "confess," protestors continue to gather in outrage.
Defined by Anonymous via web August 8 at 10:08 UTC
Aug
5
+1 month
Ahmadinejad is sworn in as president.
Defined by Anonymous via web August 5 at 17:34 UTC
Aug
4
+1 month
One hundred activists were put on trial for crimes related to the protests.
Defined by Anonymous via web August 4 at 15:22 UTC
Jul
31
+1 month
A hashtag to follow tweets related to Iran's controversial June 12 presidential elections as well as the subsequent protests, speeches, and violence. July 30 - Iranian police break up crowds memorializing those killed in post-election violence.
Defined by Anonymous via web July 31 at 14:43 UTC
Jul
30
+1 month
Iranian police break up crowds memorializing those killed in post-election violence.
Defined by Anonymous via web July 30 at 19:44 UTC
Jul
30
+1 month
adam vandalised this page
Defined by Anonymous via web July 30 at 16:49 UTC
Jul
30
+1 month
Police disperse hundreds of people who were marking the 40th day after Neda's death at her grave. Neda became a matyr for the Green movement after her murder during a protest.
Defined by Anonymous via web July 30 at 14:18 UTC
Jul
30
+1 month
A large percentage of the Iranian population disputes the election of President Ahmedinejad, believing the election rigged, a "Sea of Green" took to the streets to protest.
Defined by Anonymous via web July 30 at 04:41 UTC
Jul
30
+1 month
http://www.twitter.com/adamtube fucked ur mom fucked an iranian girl
Defined by Anonymous via web July 30 at 04:06 UTC
Jul
22
+1 month
A large percentage of the Iranian population disputes the election of President Ahmedinejad, believing the election rigged, a "Sea of Green" took to the streets to protest. Tweeters are trying to raise awareness of the situation, because news networks won't.
Defined by Anonymous via web July 22 at 04:10 UTC
Jul
20
+1 month
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Defined by Anonymous via web July 20 at 05:52 UTC
Jul
20
+1 month
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Defined by Anonymous via web July 20 at 05:40 UTC
Jul
20
+1 month
Administrative Note: Jeremy Buff is a douche.
Defined by Anonymous via web July 20 at 05:24 UTC
Jul
20
+1 month
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Defined by Anonymous via web July 20 at 05:07 UTC
Jul
17
+1 month
A large percentage of the Iranian population disputes the election of President Ahmedinejad, believing the election rigged, a "Sea of Green" took to the streets to protest.
Defined by @nwjerseyliz via web July 17 at 18:36 UTC
Jul
12
+29 days
A large percentage of the Iranian population disputes the election of President Ahmedinejad, believing the election rigged, a "Sea of Green" took to the streets to protest. @bparker001http://norooznews.org/ staff statement #3 suggests the "Guardian Council was tricked into approving the election"
Defined by Anonymous via web July 12 at 23:43 UTC
Jul
6
+23 days
A large percentage of the Iranian population disputes the election of President Ahmedinejad, believing the election rigged, a "Sea of Green" took to the streets to protest.
Defined by Anonymous via web July 6 at 23:32 UTC
Jul
6
+23 days
A large percentage of the Iranian population disputes the election of President Ahmedijan, believing the election rigged, a "Sea of Green" took to the streets to protest.
Defined by Anonymous via web July 6 at 23:32 UTC
Jul
6
+23 days
In Iran, the recent election was... oh fuck it just go look it up on the news jesus christ
Defined by Anonymous via web July 6 at 17:50 UTC
Jul
6
+23 days
Dan hates Erica.
Defined by Anonymous via web July 6 at 17:26 UTC
Jul
6
+23 days
Dan loves Erica.
Defined by Anonymous via web July 6 at 17:07 UTC
Jul
6
+23 days
Dan loves Erica.
Defined by Anonymous via web July 6 at 16:57 UTC
Jul
5
+22 days
JULY 5: A 3-day national strike (Etekaf) may occur from July 6-8. Followed by a demo (less likely given the oppression) marking the anniversary of 18 Tir (8 July 1999) student uprising.
Defined by Anonymous via web July 5 at 16:21 UTC
Jul
5
+22 days
JULY 5 - A national strike may occur from July 6 - 8. Followed by a student demo anniversary of 18 Tir (9 July)
Defined by Anonymous via web July 5 at 16:17 UTC
Jul
5
+22 days
JULY 5 - A national strike may occur from July 6 - 8. Followed by a student demo anniversary of 18 Tir
Defined by Anonymous via web July 5 at 16:17 UTC
Jul
4
+21 days
JULY 1- A national strike may occur from July 2 - 5.
Defined by Anonymous via web July 4 at 01:47 UTC
Jul
4
+20 days
JULY 1- A national strike may occur from July 2 - 5. Blame @vBSetup by doing "I blame @vBSetup for #iranelection"
Defined by Anonymous via web July 4 at 00:20 UTC
Jul
1
+18 days
June 12 - Iranian presidential elections are held. The election results have been heavily disputed. This led to rioting, mass arrests, and some deaths. *** JULY 1- A national strike may occur from July 2 - 5.
Defined by Anonymous via web July 1 at 16:02 UTC
Jun
29
+16 days
June 12 - Iranian presidential elections are held. The election results have been heavily disputed. This led to rioting, mass arrests, and some deaths. *** JUNE 29 - Pres. Ahmadinejad says the murderer of Neda Soltani (a protester whose death by gunshot was caught on film) can't be identified. Meanwhile, partial recounts are occurring although the election has been declared "official".
Defined by Anonymous via web June 29 at 12:38 UTC
Jun
26
+13 days
June 12 - Iranian presidential elections are held. The election results have been heavily disputed. This led to rioting, mass arrests, and some deaths. A bystander's film footage of the June 20 shooting and death of Neda Soltani brought even more attention to the country. Footage spread online through Facebook and YouTube.
Defined by Anonymous via web June 26 at 23:13 UTC
Jun
22
+9 days
June 12 - Iranian presidential elections are held The results of these elections have been heavily disputed. This has led to rioting, mass arrests, and some deaths. Recently the death of Neda Soltani (also trending) is bringing even more attention to the country as she was shot on June 20th and a bystander filmed her death. Footage spread online through Facebook and YouTube.
Defined by Anonymous via web June 22 at 22:23 UTC
Jun
18
+5 days
June 12 - Iranian presidential elections are held The results of these elections have been heavily disputed. This has led to rioting, mass arrests, and some deaths.
Defined by Anonymous via web June 18 at 11:54 UTC
Jun
15
+2 days
June 12 - Iranian presidential elections are held The results of these elections have been heavily disputed. This has led to rioting, mass arrests, and accusations that the mainstream American news media is underplaying the story.
Defined by Anonymous via web June 15 at 23:00 UTC
Jun
15
+1 day
June 12 - Iranian presidential elections are held The results of these elections have been heavily disputed (or, to be more accurate, it's firmly believed Iran's current President stole the election). This has led to the inevitable riots -- and accusations that American television is underplaying the story.
Defined by Anonymous via web June 15 at 12:38 UTC
Jun
14
+1 day
June 12 - Iranian presidential elections are held The results of these elections have been heavily disputed (or, to be more accurate, it's firmly believed Iran's current President stole the election). This has led to the inevitable riots -- and accusations that American television is underplaying the story.
Defined by Anonymous via web June 14 at 19:09 UTC
Jun
13
+9 hours
June 12 - Iranian presidential elections are held The results of these elections have been heavily disputed; deep suspicions of election fraud have given way to riots.
Defined by Anonymous via web June 13 at 21:38 UTC
Jun
13
+2 hours
June 12 - Iranian presidential elections are held
Defined by Anonymous via web June 13 at 10:43 UTC
Jun
13
+13 hours
A large percentage of the Iranian population disputes the election of President Ahmedinejad, believing the election rigged, a "Sea of Green" took to the streets to protest.
Defined by @bingomar via web June 13 at 00:00 UTC

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