red flagI have recently received an update from our friend in Iran regarding the mounting censorship and political repression in that country.  The "Islamic Republic" is now attempting to block Internet access to the Marxists Internet Archive (http://www.marxists.org) within Iran.  When an Internet user attempts to access MIA though Google or by directly typing the main URL, the following message is received:

The requested material is filtered according to Islamic Republic of Iran rules & regulations. We apologize for any inconvenience that this may have caused you.If the requested URL is incorrectly blocked, please submit for further considerations.

Now, as I understand it, Iran's effort to "filter" MIA is rather short-sighted and it is relatively easy to circumvent the censorship in its present form.  For example, MIA can still be viewed when the site is entered via a page other than the main URL, such as the "Library" index located here:  http://www.marxists.org/archive/index.htm.  Additionally, Internet users within Iran can access MIA via site mirrors such as the German mirror located at http://marxists.catbull.com.

The yoke of Political Islam continues to weigh heavily on the people of Iran.  Political Islam, by and through its very nature, will drive the ruling clique of the Islamic Republic to further censor and suppress dissent with greater force as they cling to power through any and all means.  History, however, is on the side of the workers, activists and dissidents who carry on the struggle for equality and freedom.

Please note:  Bloggers, activists, organizers and like-minded individuals and groups are encouraged to share the above tips on how to circumvent Iran's efforts at censoring marxists.org.  Additional information will follow as it becomes available.

Many thanks to "K." for his continued efforts.  Aluta continua!
Further Reading:
Iran on the Brink: Part One  |  Part Two   Louis Proyect: The Unrepentant Marxist
Mansoor Hekmat Internet Archive    marxists.org
Maryam Namazie   personal blog of WPI organizer and Spokesperson of the Council of Ex-Muslims of Britain
Roza's Story: In praise of a revolutionary   greeklish.org