On Friday, Feb. 15 it will be two years since the Iranian government deprived two former pillars of the system — former Prime Minister Mir Hossein Mousavi and former parliament Speaker Mehdi Karroubi — of their freedom of movement.
Karroubi's Son: Iranian Regime Afraid of Green Movement Return
![Iran's presidential election candidates Mehdi Karoubi (R) and Mirhossein Mousavi embrace after a TV debate in Tehran June 7, 2009. Iranians vote on June 12 in an election that pits hardline President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad against two moderate challengers and one fellow conservative. REUTERS/IRIB (IRAN POLITICS ELECTIONS) - RTR24F76](/sites/default/files/styles/article_header/public/almpics/2013/02/1-RTR24F76.jpg/1-RTR24F76.jpg?h=2d235432&itok=iWKv1RSd)
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