Barack Obama Wins Nobel Peace Prize
U.S. President Barack Obama has been awarded the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize: "for his extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples" - Norwegian Nobel Committee - 10/9/09
Will Tel Aviv Take the U.S. to War � Again?
The same old Israeli duplicity is back but with a new twist. And, importantly, ably aided by a new commander-in-chief. As with the deception that induced the invasion of Iraq, war in Iran also requires weaving a web of consensus beliefs from threads of deceit. -Jeff Gates - 10/9/09
The Lying Game
Something similar is happening over Iran: the same syncopation of government and media �revelations�, the same manufacture of a sense of crisis. �Showdown looms with Iran over secret nuclear plant�, declared the Guardian on 26 September. �Showdown� is the theme. High noon. The clock ticking. Good versus evil. -John Pilger - 10/4/09
Hollywood to host Iranian delegation
After the Hollywood delegation's trip to Iran, now it's Iran's turn! An Iranian delegation comprised of the House of Cinema officials and several cineastes is scheduled to attend a Hollywood program. - 10/2/09
Top Things you Think You Know about Iran that are not True
Belief: Iran is aggressive and has threatened to attack Israel, its neighbors or the US. -- Reality: Iran has not launched an aggressive war modern history (unlike the US or Israel), and its leaders have a doctrine of "no first strike." This is true of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, as well as of Revolutionary Guards commanders. -Juan Cole - 10/2/09
Iran Again: Is Everyone Bluffing?
From Iran�s point of view, there are three nearby nuclear powers � India, Pakistan and Israel � who not only have never signed the nonproliferation treaty but actually have nuclear weapons, many nuclear weapons. They are not, however, being accused of violating the norms of the �international community.� -Immanuel Wallerstein, NY Times - 10/2/09
Fmr. UN Weapons Inspector Scott Ritter Warns Against �Politically Motivated Hype� on Iran Nuke Program
Former UN weapons inspector Scott Ritter joins us to discuss what he calls �politically motivated hype� over Iran�s nuclear program. The Obama administration has warned of sanctions unless Iran allows inspections of a newly disclosed nuclear site. -Democracy Now - 9/30/09
Nuclear Non-Proliferation: The Missing Words
President Obama declared, "Iran is breaking rules that all nations must follow." That's not a true statement. It's missing five words. The truth required him to say all nations "with the exception of Israel." -Alan Hart - 9/28/09
Czech Opponents Of U.S. Radar Base Celebrate Their Victory
"We can only speculate about the Obama administration's actual motives in canceling these missile 'defense' plans," said Joanne Landy, Co-Director of the Campaign for Peace and Democracy. - 9/24/09
Former Hostage Urges Negotiations with Iran
John Limbert has wrestled with the ghosts of his past. He says it�s time to move on.��Limbert has just published a book in which he urges the United States change its approach toward the government of Iran after 30 years of confrontation. His proposal carries the weight of experience and personal re-evaluation. - 9/23/09
Iranian President Ahmadinejad to Speak at UN Amid Row over Iranian Nuclear Program
Last month, a controversy erupted when the Associated Press reported the UN�s nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency, had concluded Iran possesses the capability for a nuclear bomb and had worked on a missile system to carry an atomic warhead. The IAEA has denied the report and says it has no evidence of an Iranian nuclear weapons program. -Democracy Now - 9/23/09
Will Israel Fall in Five Years?
Online reports of a study by the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency cast doubt over the survival of Israel beyond the next two decades. Regardless of the validity of the report, with what is now known about the costs in blood and treasure that the U.S.-Israeli relationship has imposed on the U.S., its key ally, Israel could fall within five years. -Jeff Gates - 9/23/09
Our War-Loving Foreign Policy Community Hasn't Gone Anywhere
The Bipartisan Policy Center Report never takes note of the irony that it "justifies" a threat of attack against Iran by pointing to that country's violations of U.N. Resolutions, even as Article 2 of the U.N. Charter explicitly provides that "All Members shall refrain in their international relations from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state" -- a prohibition they demand the U.S. violate over and over. -Common Dreams - 9/22/09
Iranian-American Break Dancer Releases Documentary "Warring Factions" For Free
"Warring Factions" is 24-year-old Mashouf's first feature-length documentary. Filming began in April 2007, capturing his experiences as a multi-ethnic Iranian-American exploring his Muslim identity in a post-9/11 world. In the wake of rising international tensions, he is cornered into answering the question, "Where is your loyalty, America or Iran?" - 9/15/09
President Obama's Nuclear Opportunity: Dialogue with Iran and Blow Israel's Ambiguity
President Obama's opportunity for dialogue and diplomacy with Iran must include blowing Israel's ineffective nuclear ambiguity! -Eileen Fleming - 9/15/09
Iran War Drums Begin Beating in Washington
As nuclear negotiations between Iran and the West continue to move slowly, U.S. President Barack Obama is coming under growing pressure from what appears to be a concerted lobbying and media campaign urging him to act more aggressively to stop Iran's nuclear program. -IPS - 9/15/09
Rumi Symphony Project Presents 'Iranian Sounds of Peace' in U.S.
Featuring the legendary Shahram Nazeri and an all-star ensemble of nine musicians from around the world, the Rumi Symphony Project is an ongoing work in Hafez Nazeri's search to integrate classical Iranian and Western musical traditions into a new genre. - 9/6/09
Thousands Gather Worldwide In Solidarity With Iranians
From New York to Seoul, Madrid, or Sydney, thousands of people are taking to the streets on July 25 in a worldwide show of support for Iranians. Demonstrators in more than 110 cities are demanding that Iran's government end its clampdown on the opposition and free scores of activists detained during peaceful postelection protests. - 7/25/09
Death of Neda "the Angel of Iran" inspires celebrated American sculptor
A finely detailed portrait bust of Neda will be presented at a massive rally in front of San Francisco City Hall on July 25th. San Francisco City Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi and Mayor Gavin Newsom will host the event--20,000 expected to attend. - 7/22/09
Desmond Tutu and other Nobel Peace Laureates, Iranian Poets and Artists Support July 25th Global Day of Action
"We deplore the violence and crackdown on peaceful protesters, the increasing restrictions on civil liberties, and the imprisonment of a growing number of civil leaders in Iran." Archbishop Destmond Tutu, Nobel Peace Laureate, 1984 - 7/21/09
Over 50 Cities Worldwide to take part in Global Day of Action For Human Rights In Iran
Around the world, people will gather on July 25 in solidarity with the Iranian people following over a month of intensified state repression against citizens peacefully demonstrating for their rights. Many have been murdered in the streets, many hundreds have been beaten and injured, and at least 2,000 are thought to have been detained. - 7/18/09
Iranians Worldwide Roll Out A Green Scroll Against Ahmadinejad
Despite the challenges, she helped create the website austinforiran.org, and this past weekend joined thousands of Iranians around the world who bravely signed one of many Green Scroll petitions proclaiming Ahmadinejad is not Iran's president. -Huffington Post - 7/14/09
Bay Area Writers To Raise Voices, Funds for People of Iran
The Association of Iranian American Writers (AIAW) will host a literary reading and musical performance on Sunday, July 26 to express solidarity with the people of Iran, whose protest over the June elections has captured the hearts and imagination of the world. - 7/9/09
Photos: Norwegian bikers in Qom, Iran
Following photos are from a group of bikers from Norway touring the city of Qom in Iran. The bikers are visiting Qom as part of a "cultural dialogue" tour. -Photos by Mohammad Akhlaghi, ISNA - 7/7/09
We are all Iranians
Iran's endogenous civil-rights movement needs international solidarity, not political meddling. Academics, universities and non-governmental organizations can help. -Nature - 7/6/09
July 25, A Global Day of Solidarity: Stand with the Iranian People
On Saturday July 25, people around the world have the opportunity to support the people of Iran in their struggle for democracy, freedom and basic human rights by attending rallies in dozens of cities around the world. - 7/5/09
Literatures of Resistance: An Afternoon in Solidarity with the People of Iran
Saturday June 11 at Bowery Poetry Club in New york: Join us as these and other artists of conscience bear witness, in poetry and music, to the struggle for democracy in Iran.�Readings and performances by: Rana Farhan, Eleanor Wilner, Luis Francia, D. Nurske, Said Sayrafiezadeh, The Tehran-Dakar Brothers, Roger Sedarat, Amir Parsa, Dalia Sofer, Niloufar Talebi and more! - 7/4/09
Human Chain in Toronto and other rallies in Canada in solidarity with the people in Iran
Iranian-Canadians have proven that they will not sit still and will continue supporting their brothers and sisters in Iran in their fight for democracy. People in different Canadian cities came out last week again to let the world hear the cry of Iranians for freedom and equality in Iran. From prior to the recent uprisings, June 26th had already been declared as a day of international solidarity with workers in Iran. -Salam Toronto - 7/1/09
The Walk
Today I saw hundreds of my brothers and sisters with wills made of steel who were visibly showing the V sign of victory; in groups large and small or individually they had taken to the streets and will do so again and again this week and next week and next month until we, the youth of the land of Iran, of the Iranzamin, will shake off all the tyrants of power and demand our right to peaceful demonstrations, the annulment of this charade of an election and move towards more transparency and democratic government and an equal rule of law for a better Iran for all. -Kamand Saba, Tehran - 6/30/09
Photo: Mother and Child in Los Angeles declaring Solidarity with the People in Iran
I am not Persian, or a political activist-- I'm just a photojournalist-- But when the leadership of any country starts clubbing down it's people in the streets, (As I saw it happen here in the United States as child), I know whose side I'm standing on... -Jim Stevenson - 6/30/09
Subsidies for Israel, Sanctions for Iran
President Barack Obama�s fiscal year 2010 budget request for $2.775 billion in military aid to Israel is proceeding smoothly through the Congress. -Antiwar.com - 6/29/09
Academics' Declaration of Support for Iranian Demonstrators
Today the New York-based Campaign for Peace and Democracy circulated the open letter below from academics in support of the demonstrators in Iran. The statement declares that "Khamenei's argument that to make concessions to popular demands and 'illegal' pressure would amount to a form of 'dictatorship'] sounds familiar to anyone interested in the politics of collective action, since it appears to draw on the logic used by state authorities to oppose most of the great popular mobilisations of modern times, from 1789 in France to 1979 in Iran itself. - 6/25/09
Tomorrow is a big day, maybe I'll get killed tomorrow!
I will participate in the demonstrations tomorrow. Maybe they will turn violent. Maybe I will be one of the people who is going to get killed. I'm listening to all my favorite music. I even want to dance to a few songs. I always wanted to have very narrow eyebrows. Yes, maybe I will go to the salon before I go tomorrow! - A blogger in Tehran - 6/20/09
Photos: June 18 Election Protests in Tehran: The Faces
Hundreds of thousands of people marched in the streets of Tehran again on Thursday June 18 to protest the outcome of the June 12 Iran's presidential election. Following photos show some of the faces of the people who took part in this march across the capital city. -Syma Sayyah, Tehran - 6/19/09
Photos: Election Protests in front of United Nation office in Tehran
On Thursday June 18 between 2-3 PM, a few hundred people gathered in front of Tehran UN Office at on Sharzad Boulevard to express to the world, through UN, their discontent and opposition to Iran's recent election results. People from many walks of life were present at this rally. -Syma Sayyah, Tehran - 6/18/09
Iran and Iranians Deserve Better
Today, Thursday June 18, a few hundred people gathered in front of Tehran UN Office at on Sharzad Boulevard between 2-3 PM. They were there to express to the world, through UN, their discontent and opposition to Iran's recent election results. People from many walks of life were present at this rally. They were there protesting together, quietly and determined. Again police was present but only to preserve traffic flow and peace. - 6/18/09
Iran: Land of Imam Zaman (Time) or Devil's Advocates
Recent events starting more or less since the presidency debates makes me wonder constantly whether They know what they are doing and what may be the consequences of their deeds for the country? - An artist, Tehran - 6/18/09
Obama's Doublespeak on Iran
On the US-Iran relationship, President Obama seems to be talking from both sides of his mouth. From one side we hear promising messages of dialogue and a "new beginning" with Iran; from the other side provocative words that seems to be coming right out of the mouth of his predecessor, George W. Bush. -Ismael Hossein-zadeh - 6/11/09
U.S. & Iran: Between Elections & Enrichment
Conference to be held on Capitol Hill on June 17 from 8:00AM-12:10PM -- Part I: Reassessing Inspections and Verification; Part II: A Conversation on the Iranian Elections -NIAC - 6/10/09
Commentary: Iranians favor peace deal with U.S.
In a new public opinion poll before Iran's critical June 12 presidential election, by large margins, most Iranians said they support an American-Iranian rapprochement for bringing a new era of peace to the Middle East. -CNN - 6/9/09
Rigi's brother exposes US ties with Jundullah
Revelations by the brother of Jundullah leader Abdolmalek Rigi confirm reports that the US helped the armed separatist ring carry out terror activities in Iran. -Press TV - 6/9/09
Anand Gopal: US focused on military approach but Iraq tactics can't work in Afghanistan
Anand Gopal, Christian Science Monitor journalist, talks with TRNN Senior Editor Paul Jay about Afghanistan. Gopal became interested in America's foreign policy in Afghanistan and Pakistan after several of his close friends were killed in the Sept. 9/11 attacks. - 6/5/09
Remarks of President Barack Obama: A New Beginning (Cairo, Egypt)
U.S. President Barack Obama says it is time for a new beginning in relations between America and the world's Muslims. The president said they should unite to confront violent extremism and promote the cause of peace. - 6/4/09
Lawmakers Urge Support for Navy Talks with Iran
Chairman John Conyers (D-MI) and Rep. Geoff Davis (R-KY), the two lead sponsors of H.Con.Res.94, delivered speeches this morning on the House floor announcing growing support for an Incidents-at-Sea agreement with Iran. - 6/4/09
Report Ties Dubious Iran Nuclear Docs to Israel
A report on Iran�s nuclear program issued by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee last month generated news stories publicizing an incendiary charge that U.S. intelligence is underestimating Iran�s progress in designing a "nuclear warhead" before the halt in nuclear weapons-related research in 2003. -Gareth Porter, IPS - 6/4/09
Obama Begins Mideast Tour With Saudi Visit
U.S. President Barack Obama has arrived in Saudi Arabia for the first leg of his maiden tour of the Middle East, a visit aimed at improving relations between the United States and the Islamic world. - 6/3/09
Smarter Iran Policy Begins With New Attitude
Skill, patience, consistency, logic, and understanding go a long way toward the design of an effective foreign policy. These attributes � perhaps obvious but frequently in short supply among foreign policy decision-makers � build a much firmer policy foundation than rude and emotional outbursts, erratic challenges, public bullying, contemptuous disdain, or efforts to isolate and demonize. -William deB. Mills - 5/28/09
Iran Football Federation OKs friendly with US
Iran's Football Federation (IFF) has agreed to the US request to hold two friendly matches between the two countries' national soccer squads. "We are interested in holding friendly matches against the United States," said the IFF president Ali Kafashian on Tuesday. - 5/27/09
Peace Action West Sends An Organizer To Iran
Rebecca Griffin, Peace Action West's Political Director, will join a grassroots civilian diplomacy delegation to Iran to learn first hand how Iranians feel about prospects for diplomacy with the United States. - 5/27/09
Setting a Higher Standard for Making War
Nations define their relationships based on a number of interactions, but when it comes to going to war there should be only one standard: whether a nation�s very existence or a vital national interest at stake. -Philip Giraldi, Antiwar.com - 5/27/09
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