https://pjmedia.com/michaelledeen/2010/07/20/the-revolt-against-the-supreme-leader-begins/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 08:30:17 -0400<![CDATA[First things first:  so far as I know, the bazaars are still on strike. And yes, I know that the Los Angeles Times said it was over a couple of days ago, but for once I think they have it wrong. As of Sunday night, Iran time, the grand bazaar in Tehran, and those in Isfahan, and above all Tabriz, were all closed. Indeed, even many stores outside the bazaar in Tabriz were shut, and I have been receiving reports for several days claiming that a merchants’strike is spreading throughout East Azerbaijan.  In the last few days, the bazaar in Mashad &#8212; a city of enormous religious importance to the regime &#8212; has also shut down, at least in part.]]>Tue, 20 Jul 2010 07:39:17 -0400<![CDATA[Michael Ledeen]]>https://pjmedia.com/michael-ledeen/2010/07/20/the-revolt-against-the-supreme-leader-begins-n186943