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  1. David

    Iraq sides with Iran on Syria.

    http://situationroom.blogs.cnn.com/2011/10/10/blitzers-blog-iraq-aligns-itself-with-americas-foes/?hpt=hp_t2 Can't say I'm surprised, the only people in Iraq that weren't pro-Iran where the Ba'athists.
  2. C

    Turkey backs Nato missile defence shield against Iran

    Turkey backs Nato missile defence shield against Iran Turkey has dropped its opposition to Nato?s missile defence system aimed at countering ballistic missile threats from neighbouring Iran by agreeing to host American early warning radar stations. Full story...
  3. P

    Wikileaks: SHIPMENT OF UAVS FROM IRAN TO VENEZUELA

    [SIZE=4] Wikileaks: SHIPMENT OF UAVS FROM IRAN TO VENEZUELA Wikileaks - 2/12/2010 To View Document Please Download File [link removed]
  4. myp

    Saudi King urged the United States to attack Iran

    WikiLeaks does it again- Julian Assange is one brave man. According to their latest release, Saudi King Abdullah tried to get the US to attack Iran over their nuclear weapons program. That can't go over well in the Islamic nations. More here...
  5. The Bare Knuckled Pundit

    All The World's Indeed A Stage: The Obama-Netanyahu Meeting

    Though Neil Peart paraphrased it in the Rush classic, ?Limelight?, it was William Shakespeare that famously wrote, ?All the world?s a stage, And all the men and women merely players?? Looking at Tuesday?s White House meeting between US President Barack Obama and Israeli Prime Minister...
  6. I

    Moms Of Jailed American Hikers Return From Iran -- Without Their Kids

    Iran should release these individuals asap. They are already several months behind schedule - they should have already hiked in Afghanistan, the tribal regions of Pakistan, Gaza, the Favelas in Brazil and then final destination is the summit of Eyjafjallajokull...
  7. C

    Brazil rebuffs US, says it will go own way on Iran

    One problem of course is that America totally lacks credibility. Nobody sensible seriously thinks Iran is a danger to anybody from the perspective of waging a nuclear offensive. Iran wants nukes for the same reason as everybody else - deterrence. Once it is nuclear armed it will be safe, and...
  8. myp

    Clinton accuses Iran of becoming a military dictatorship

    Secretary of State, Hilary Clinton, made a public statement this week in which she said Iran is becoming a military dictatorship. That coming from a cabinet member is big news. The comment is expected to garner further world support against the current regime in Iran and it will probably make...
  9. myp

    Iran to suspend Gmail access to citizens

    Another interesting conflict between Google and censorship happened today as the Iranian government has started to deny gmail access to its citizens as it continues to try and stop protests against the current government. Just a few weeks ago we saw Google beginning a plan that could potentially...
  10. deanhills

    US Missile Defense System in Gulf - war brewing with Iran?

    Iran responded today to the US build up of missile systems in the Persian Gulf. The US has been speeding up its efforts over the last month by managing to get the cooperation of Bahrain, UAE, Kuwait and Qatar for basing the US Patriot defense missiles in the Gulf. Most of the countries in the...
  11. myp

    Will Khāmene?i flee Iran?

    There are rumors circulating that Supreme Leader Ali Khāmene’i of Iran will flee the country due to the increasing unrest among the people. Do you think this will happen and if so, what will be the state of the nation?
  12. myp

    Police, Protesters Clash at Iran's Universities

    More unrest in Iran today as protests against the government continue: source: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB126017363181079769.html?mod=WSJ_hpp_LEFTTopStories Thoughts?
  13. deanhills

    Russia not budging on Iran sanctions

    Looks as though Hillary is having a tough time to convince the Russians to back the US in sanctions against Iran. The Russians do not want to back the Iranians in a corner: Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/10/13/AR2009101300221.html?hpid=artslot
  14. deanhills

    Iran clamps down on news organizations

    [COLOR=darkred]http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090702/ap_on_re_mi_ea/ml_iran_election Almost predictable that this would have happened after the election fiasco in Iran. Clamping down on the media as well as people who opposed the Iranian government candidates.
  15. J

    What is wrong with Iran?

    Americas hate Iran. Why? In 1953 the CIA overthrew Irans democratically elected leader. What if Iran or any other country overthrow or tried to overthrow our government?? Wouldn't Americans be pissed?? So in 1978 there was a revolution and they ousted the government we put into place...
  16. P

    Iran: a budding democracy in 1953: what destroyed that democracy?

    Guys, come along with me on a trip back in time. The year was 1951. Doctor Mossadegh was voted president of Iran and the election was done fairly and by the will of the iranian people. Mossadegh was educated (had a PHD) Mossadegh was progressive Mossadegh was pro democracy Mossadegh was peaceful...
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