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The article discusses efforts by the Iranian government to silence the criticisms of Iranians living abroad. Some Iranian nationals who have criticized the regime on Web sites such as Facebook and MySpace claim relatives in Iran have been harassed by the government. An unidentified college student who posted critical remarks on Facebook says his father was arrested in Tehran.

The article discusses unrest in Tehran, Iran following president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's controversial election victory. Supporters for both Ahmadinejad and rival Mir Hossein Mousavi, who claims the election results were rigged, demonstrated in the streets of Tehran. The nation's Guardian Council has announced that votes in disputed areas will be recounted, while Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has asked the Council to investigate claims of electoral fraud.

Focuses on the recognition of Valentine's Day in Iran. Social conditions in Iran, suggesting the celebration of love and sensuality will not be tolerated by the government; How the young Iranians have picked up on the Western-style celebration of Valentine's Day; Efforts of the government to crack down on people attempting to recognize Valentine's Day; Percentage increase in the price of flowers during the week leading up to Valentine's Day, indicating a potential economic gain; How Valentine goods enter the country; Penalties to be assessed by the government if citizens do not adhere to strict religious laws of Islam known as Sharia.