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Iran: No Bomb
So 16 American intelligence agencies have said that Iran most likely scrapped its weapons program in 2003. My dad called me yesterday and told me that he thought it was great news believing that the regimes may have made a … Continue reading
Posted in Iran, The Conflict, US Foreign Policy
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“Persepolis” Trailer (English Version)
I’m really excited about this film. See the trailer to see why. I’m also really excited about the fact that I get to see it 2 weeks before it comes out in theatres as I’m organizing a sneak preview at … Continue reading
Posted in Iran, Trailers
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Rape in Saudi Arabia, Selective Justice by the US
So get this, a 19-year-old young woman was in a car with a young man, which is illegal in Saudi Arabia because the two were not married, and were both attacked and raped by 7 men. 4 of the 7 … Continue reading
Posted in Human Rights, Iran, Middle East, US Foreign Policy
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Where is Iran?
This video by no means represents all Iranians in the Diaspora, but it is, nevertheless, telling of some.
Posted in Iran, Iranian Diaspora
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PBS Frontline’s New Iran Documentary
looks very intriguing and comprehensive and can be seen here. I haven’t seen the whole thing yet but I will as soon as I have a chance.
Posted in Documentary, Iran, Iraq, The Conflict, US Foreign Policy
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Video on the Iran-Iraq War
It’s one of the best (and saddest) videos I’ve seen on the war. Here it is in Persian.
US Presidential Frontrunners Appear Different, but Speak as One when it comes to Iran
Article in OCPC Magazine (My ode to Rage Against the Machine). And here’s Hilary Clinton getting punked for her pro-Iran War orientation. (thanx Maryam)
Posted in Elections '08, Iran
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Columbia Students Petition Columbia President for Lack of Decorum
Columbia University Students’ Petition Excerpt: In the past Columbia has welcomed many world leaders of all political stripes while maintaining proper decorum. But by introducing Columbia’s invited guest, the president of a sovereign nation, with disparaging and invidious language, you … Continue reading
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Iranian University Chancellors Ask Bollinger 10 Questions
The following is the full text of the letter. Mr. Lee Bollinger Columbia University President We, the professors and heads of universities and research institutions in Tehran , hereby announce our displeasure and protest at your impolite remarks prior to … Continue reading
Posted in Iran, US Foreign Policy
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Evaluating Ahmadinejad at Columbia… (& Videos of the Q & A)
The western press keeps highlighting the fact that the president of Columbia University said that Ahmadinejad acted like a “petty and cruel dictator.” Sen. Joe Lieberman said he shouldn’t have even been allowed into the US as he has “blood … Continue reading
Posted in Human Rights, Iran, The Conflict
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Ahmadinejad to speak at Columbia and the UN
He’s speaking at Columbia University today (Monday) and at the UN tomorrow (Tuesday). Protests have been planned at both the UN and the university. I wonder what’s going to happen as I know he’s going to get heckled at Columbia … Continue reading
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Harvard professor wants to be buried in Iran
Richard Nelson Frye, 87, a professor emeritus of Iranian and Central Asian studies at Harvard University, made his request in a letter addressed directly to Ahmadinejad, the broadcasting company reported on its website. “I ask the Iranian president to allow … Continue reading
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All-American Jamshid “Jim” Bakhtiar
A wonderful and representative story… see video here. Testing: Iran Iran Iran Iran Iran Iran Iran Iran Iran Iran Iran Iran Iran Iran Iran Iran Iran Iran Iran Iran Iran Iran Iran Iran Iran Iran Iran Iran Iran Iran Iran … Continue reading
Posted in Iran, Sports
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