Daily shows of dissent against repressive 43-year clerical rule continue, with exiled demonstrators asking for help from the west
In late October, Paiman, an Iranian protester from the restive city of Mahabad lay in a hospital ward, guarded by regime officials who had gunned him down during anti-government demonstrations.
Buckshot from a shotgun blast riddled his legs and torso, and blows to his head with wooden clubs had left him dazed and in agony.
