In a lot of ways, the Iranian election saga seems to be winding down. The Guardian Council pronounced yesterday that Ahmadinejad was the official victor. National newspapers are increasingly featuring their protest coverage below the fold. And #iranelection has even fallen somewhere between "Neverland Ranch" and "Vibe Magazine" as a trending topic on Twitter. But just because much of the action has ceased doesn't mean that things are anywhere near settled. Dissent continues to be quashed by militia forces, and reports say that security is only tightening in Tehran. Closer to home for us, dozens of journalists are still being detained, including Iason Athanasiadis who has contributed to the Prospect. Athanasiadis wrote two pieces for TAP Online in 2007. He recounted his experience as a graduate student there, describing the closure of his master's program after Ahmadinejad's election. He also reported on the sometimes strained relationship between Iranian reform activists and Western NGOs. Both stories are still relevant today, arguably more so than when they were first published. With any luck, Athanasiadis will be released, just as Roxana Saberi was last month. Given heightened tensions, it's even more important that the Greek Foreign Ministry continue to put pressure on the Iranian government to get Athanasiadis home safely. --Alexandra Gutierrez
