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Iran losing Arab support
A recent poll by the Arab-American Institute shows that the Iran government has lost Arab support. In 2006 and 2008, Arab public opinion favored Iran’s nuclear program and viewed Tehran Iran as an “active defiance to the West.” However, today amidst the … Continue reading
What do Iran’s leaders have to hide?
The Iran government will deny the UN Human Rights Rapporteur entrance to the country. Ramin Mehmanparast, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, declared that theappointment of a UN Human Rights Rapporteur is “illegal” and a “political move.” Mehmanparast took the offensive by … Continue reading
Google+ Blocked in Iran
The government of Iran has cracked down on freedom of speech once again, and blocked the new social network Google+, less than two weeks after it was launched. Iranian officials fear that Google+ can be used by the United States … Continue reading
Ahmadinejad’s inner circle takes another hit
The tensions between Iran’s president and parliament have intensified as impeachmentproceedings have been launched against the Foreign Minister, Ali Akbar Salehi. Iran’s Parliament is seeking to impeach Salehi for appointing a controversial deputy. The deputy, Malekzadeh was a top official … Continue reading
