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Mohammad Khatami Attacked By Hard Line Lawmakers

Tue, 06 May 2008 19:47:17 UT

In un unprecedented move, 77 lawmakers, all of them belonging to the radical majority of the Majles, have introduced a petition against Hojjatoleslam Mohammad Khatami, accused of slander and calumnies against the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Ahmadinejad’s “Black Week”

Safa Haeri — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:33:19 UT

Last week was Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s “black week”, as in less than six days, he was bitterly criticized, sadly humiliated, badly rebuked and fiercely attacked by some most senior ayatollahs, important ministers and lawmakers.

Ahmadinejad Phenomenon

Jahanshah Rashidian — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 21:08:23 UT

Among Islamic Republic of Iran's seniors, president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is more known for his fierce rhetoric and odd behaviour. His absurd comments, lack of rationality, revolting habits and odd gestures suggest a personal immaturity or even abnormality.

Ahmadinejad Attacks Haddad Adel

Safa Haeri — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:49:26 UT

In an unprecedented criticism of the Head of the Legislative power by his counterpart at the Executive branch, the fanatic Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad accuses Mr. Qolamali Haddad Adel of “calumny”, “hasty” and “illegal” the decision of the Speaker of the Majles to communicate the concerned administrations the application of laws passed by the Majles.

Will Bush Attack Iran?

Jalal Alavi — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 17:39:33 UT

As George W. Bush’s final term in office will soon come to an end, many around the world are wondering what his next move will be with regard to Iran and its controversial nuclear program.

Is Ayatollah Khamenehi the Godfather of Iranian oil mafia?

Safa Haeri — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 18:04:12 UT

If one is to believe the Iranian President’s “confessions” concerning the situation of corruption in the Islamic Republic, one has to reach one conclusion: That the Godfather of Iranian Mafia is no other person that Ayatollah Ali Khameneh’i, the “Guide” of the Islamic Republic.

Don’t Panic: Iranian Nuclear Fiesta Was A Big Fiasco

Safa Haeri — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 16:37:20 UT

According to Mr. Hoseyn shari’atmadari, a high-ranking officer of the Intelligence Ministry appointed as the Editor of the radical daily Keyhan by Ayatollah Ali Khameneh’i, the megalomaniac “guide” of the Islamic Republic, to whom he is as Joseph Goebbels was to Adolph Hitler, Ahmadinejad’s answer to the diktat of the “oppressors” had been “defiance”, by doing the reverse of what they wanted to impose on those which stands on their way”.

Iran And Moqtada Al-Sadr Victors Of Battle Of Asra

Patrice Claude — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 21:52:12 UT

If there remained the slightest doubt as for the major influence Iran has on the affairs of its Iraqi neighbor, the cease-fire concluded on Sunday 30 March, between the radical militia chief, the Shi’ite Moqtada Al-Sadr and three missi dominici representing the Prime Minister Nouri Al-Maliki, also Shi’ite, should have definitively raised it.

Results of US Invasion of Iraq

Jahanshah Rashidian — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 20:55:00 UT

Iraq was occupied by the US-led troops from 20 March to first of May 2003. Five years have passed since the Bush administration launched the war on terror beginning with the campaign entitled "Operation Iraqi Freedom" to topple the Saddam regime in Iraq. Yet the panoramic picture of Iraq continues to remain in a sombre situation. The US was yet to reach its target to “disarm” Saddam Hussein’s regime of weapons of mass destruction in the fight against “terrorism”, but nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons were never found in Iraq after the military occupation.

Iran Continue Military Nuclear Activities: Le Monde

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 22:21:26 UT

A leading French newspaper said on 26 March 2008 that it had access to documents proving that not only a report of the American intelligence services saying Iran had stopped its military nuclear programmes on 2003 is not correct, but the regime continued these activities after 2003.

Why the Nuclear Programme Undermines Iran's Independence

Amir Taheri — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 20:04:44 UT

"Whatever happens, grin and declare victory!" This is the advice given by "Yalanchi Pahlevan", a character in Iranian folklore, to anyone with heroic ambitions but lacking the wherewithal to achieve them. A puny shrimp of a man, "Yalanchi Pahlevan" imitates big muscular fellows in picking fights with toughs several times his size. When, inevitably, he is thrown like a feather, he just gets up, beats his chest and declares victory.

'We Have Lost International Trust'

Ahmad Rafat — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 11:46:47 UT

Grand Ayatollah Hoseynali Montazeri, the highest authority of the Shi’ites worldwide, once again expressed criticism of the Government of the fanatic President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and called on the government to, “bearing in mind the current difficulties, renounces its emotive and extremist policies and strives to overcome the current isolation, to prevent political and economic pressures from crushing the country and the population".

The Significance of Now Rouz

Abdolhoseyn Zarrinkoub — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 16:39:11 UT

All Iranians, but also Kurds, Afghans, Tajiks, most other central Asian nations as well as many Iraqis and Turks, whatever their religious beliefs, language or origins and wherever they live, are strongly attached to the old traditions of Now Rouz, meaning New Year.

Iran Parliamentary Elections: A Non Event

Safa Haeri — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 21:58:10 UT

Turn out in the first round of Legislative elections in Iran was “moderate”, as people, exacerbated by rising prices, inflation, further restrictions in already much limited freedom, are more busy with the New Year festivities – on 20 March -- than an event that, under present conditions, has little impact on their daily lives.

The Police General Likes Women Praying Nude

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 21:02:45 UT

The Police Commander in charge of implementing Islamic Morality and fighting against hooligans and social trouble-makers has been arrested in a residence in company of six women whom he had ordered to make their prayer completely nude , according to well informed sources and independent internet sites.

Bush ََََAdministration Has Fueled the Human Rights Abuses in Iran

Trita Parsi — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 22:47:53 UT

The Bush Administration's apparent disregard for the expressed wishes of Iranian human-rights defenders has made a bad situation worse. When it comes to human rights in the Middle East, the Bush Administration has claimed to walk the walk. But that walk clearly has a limp.

Women’s Day

Jahanshah Rashidian — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 17:18:49 UT

In 1910, International Women's Day (March 8) was celebrated for the first time in many industrial nations. As a proposal of the Socialist International, the day demanded the right for women to vote and to hold public office, right to work, to vocational training and to an end to discrimination on the job.

New SCNS Guidelines For The Press

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 17:28:54 UT

In a “secret” letter to all major Iranian newspapers and news agencies, the Supreme Council on National Security has established a guideline for the media about the way issues concerning the nuclear question, the Iran-Iraq relations, Tehran-Washington talks on Iraq, elections etc and at the same time proposes subject for articles.

Ahmadinejad's Battle at Home

Elias Harfoush — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 22:49:04 UT

It is a mistake to downplay the recent statements by Hassan Rohani, the advisor to the Iranian Guide Ali Khameneh’i and the former official in charge of the nuclear file, this file which has become the fundamental reason behind the confrontation between Iran and the world.

In Dealing With Iran, The West Must Talk to Khameneh’I, Not Ahmadinejad

Mehdi Khalaji — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 21:08:31 UT

WITH the release of America's National Intelligence Estimate, according to which Iran has suspended its nuclear weapons programme, the prospect of military confrontation with the Bush administration dimmed. But months later, it is clear that the danger is not past, because Iran has not renounced the production of nuclear weapons, which its enriched uranium could eventually be used to fuel.

Khameneh’i’s Leadership Challenged By Mr. Hassan Rohani

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 21:49:32 UT

As rumours about the health conditions of the megalomaniac Iranian Leader amplifies in closed circuits, one of the most influential and educated clerics for the first time criticised his policies and leadership.

ElBaradei Angry At America And England: IRNA

Safa Haeri — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 22:05:29 UT

“The United Nations nuclear watchdog’s General Director has expressed his dissatisfaction at the activities of some Western powers in deforming the well documented and legal report of his Agency”, the official Iranian news agency quoted Arab diplomat at the International Atomic Energy as having reported.

IAEA Report Is Ambiguous And Negative For Iran: Political Analysts

Safa Haeri — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 22:43:59 UT

As the Iranian regime’s highest-ranking officials, both civilians and militaries and their media continue to drum up the latest report of the international nuclear watchdog as a “great victory” for Iran, independent and reformist press and political analysts for the first time cast doubt and accuses the Government to lie to the people.

More Clashes Between Angry People And Security Forces

Sun, 24 Feb 2008 21:04:20 UT

Hundreds of angry people, most of them youngsters, clashed with security and anti-riot units Saturday evening, to liberate a young girl from being arrested by Moral Safeguarding units, several independent and students news sites reported.

The Fight for Iran’s Freedom

Ganji Akbar — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 21:51:24 UT

It is easy to criticize U.S. policy toward the Middle East today: Washington's militaristic approach has contributed to the growth of fundamentalism and helped strengthen dictatorial regimes. Still, Iran's fundamentalist rulers often use such criticism as a way of disguising their own ineptitude and their responsibility for Iran's deplorable conditions— including the suppression of civil society, which is undergoing another severe crackdown as I write.

Imad Mughniyeh: Hezbollah's Phantom Killed

Alireza Nourizadeh — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 12:21:23 UT

Imad Mughniyeh, one of the world’s most wanted men, was killed in a car bomb in the Syrian capital, Damascus, late Tuesday night. Mughniyeh was on an FBI wanted list with a US$25 million bounty on his head, equal to the bounty that the US has put for Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden.

Former Iranian Foreign Affairs Minister Criticises Senator McCain

Safa Haeri — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 21:11:42 UT

In a strong criticism of Senator John McCain, the front runner at the Republican Party’s primaries for the coming presidential elections in the United States, Iran’s former Foreign Affairs minister and ambassador to Washington says the Senator’s recent remarks on Iran “could have conveyed an ambiguous message in these crucial days to the American people”.

Keyhan Criticises Rev Guards Commander and the President

Safa Haeri — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 22:24:06 UT

In an unprecedented event, a newspaper known as the mouthpiece of the Iranian Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenehei strongly criticized Wednesday both the fanatic President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and the Commander of the Revolutionary Guards.

Does Iranian Government Fear Educated Women?

Iraj Gorgin — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 22:29:39 UT

Who’s afraid of girls? The Iranian government, it seems. Recent years have seen a dramatic rise in the number of Iranian girls enrolling in universities and other institutions of higher education. While many governments would see this as a blessing worth boasting about, that's not the case in Iran.

Which Side To Believe, Paris or Tehran?

Mon, 04 Feb 2008 22:45:38 UT

As Paris-Tehran diplomatic relations received a new blow last week over France’s objections to Iran over latest anti-Israeli outbursts by the Iranian fanatic President, the two side’s news agencies reported completely different versions of the incident.