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Mahmoud Ahmadinejad: list of Iranian President’s ‘dislikes’

Mahmoud Ahmadinejad: list of Iranian President’s ‘dislikes’

Bookmark This!Close Bookmark and Share This Page Save to Browser Favorites / BookmarksAskbackflipblinklistBlogBookmarkBloglinesBlogMarksBlogsvineBuddyMarksBUMPzee!CiteULikeConnoteadel.icio.usDiggdiigoDotNetKicksDropJackdzoneFacebookFarkFavesFriendsitefolkd.comFurlGoogleJamespotJeqqKaboodlekirtsylinkaGoGoLinkedInMa.gnoliaMister WongMixxMySpaceNetvouzNewsvineoneviewOnlyWirePlugIMPropellerRedditSegnaloShoutwireSimpySlashdotSurphaceSphinnSpurlSquidooStumbleUponTechnoratiThisNextTwitterWebrideWindows LiveYahoo!Email This to a Friend  Link HTML:  Permalink:  If you like this then please subscribe to the RSS Feed or Email Feed.Powered by Bookmarkify™ More »Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, the President of Iran, is well known for his outlandish actions and thoughts. Here [...]

Azerbaijan Purchases C-300 Anti-Air Defense System From Russia

Azerbaijan Purchases C-300 Anti-Air Defense System From Russia

Source: Azeri Report
July 29, 2010

BAKU: “Rosoboronexport” has concluded a contract for delivery of C-300 zenith complexes to Azerbaijan. C-300 is an anti-air defense system already deployed in Armenia.  Azerbaijan’s acquisition of the same defense system is a step to restore the anti-air defense system balance between Armenia and Azerbaijan.  The sum of the deal [...]

News round-up & update for July 29th & 30th »

News round-up & update for July 29th & 30th »

* * A day after the passing of the European Union sanctions resolution, the British government confiscated the cargo on board two Iranian shipping line doing business incognito. The Iranian regime which is said to have been taken off guard reacted by reporting in one of the state-sponsored websites that the two shipping companies were [...]

Does Hojjatieh Secret Society Runs Iran?

Does Hojjatieh Secret Society Runs Iran?

Source: Iran Dispatch
July 28, 2010
After the presidency of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad there have been rumours about the role of an ‘underground religious sect’ in the government. Ahmadinejad and some of his cabinet members have been accused of being secret members of Hojjatieh Society which is famous for its messianic ideas.
Hojjatieh Society is [...]

US ‘Fully Prepared’ for New Nuclear Talks With Iran

US ‘Fully Prepared’ for New Nuclear Talks With Iran

By David Gollust, State Department
Source: Voice of America (VOA)
July 28, 2010
The State Department said Wednesday the United States is “fully prepared” to take part along with other major powers in new talks with Iran about its nuclear program. Iran this week expressed renewed interest in discussing a proposed trade of its low-enriched [...]

House endorses Iran divestment with Cahill support

House endorses Iran divestment with Cahill support

By Kyle Cheney/Statehouse News Service
Source: Daily News Transcript
July 28, 2010
BOSTON —Citing threats to Israel by Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadminejad, Treasurer Tim Cahill on Tuesday endorsed legislative efforts to pull state pension funds from companies that deal with Iran, a move backed earlier in the day by the House and one that Cahill [...]

German foreign minister praises Ankara as mediator with Iran

German foreign minister praises Ankara as mediator with Iran

Source: Deutsche Welle
July 28, 2010

Germany’s foreign minister has praised Turkey’s role as mediator with Iran over its nuclear program. Guido Westerwelle arrived in the country after being quoted as saying that it wasn’t ready for EU membership.
German Foreign Minister Guide Westerwelle has held talks with his Turkish counterpart Ahmet Davutoglu in Istanbul. [...]

The Case for Attacking Iran’s Nukes

The Case for Attacking Iran’s Nukes

By Fernando Espuelas, Host of Cafe Espuelas on Univision Radio
Source: The Huffington Post
July 28, 2010
Since Harry Truman led the world in recognizing the State of Israel, the United States has been its staunchest ally. Through decades of wars and near-death experiences, America has stood by Israel with military, diplomatic and financial [...]

Mattis: Iran is ‘destabilizing force’

Mattis: Iran is ‘destabilizing force’

Source: United Press International (UPI)
July 27, 2010
WASHINGTON — Marine Corps Gen. James N. Mattis, up for appointment as head of U.S. Central Command, said Tuesday Iran is the greatest destabilizing force in that region.
Mattis told the Senate Armed Services Committee Iran’s nuclear ambitions make it a long-term threat in the region.
“[Iran] continues to [...]

Iranian Social Networking, Hard-Line Style

Iranian Social Networking, Hard-Line Style

By Golnaz Esfandiari
Source: Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL)
July 28, 2010
“The website of the followers of Khamenei has been created. Please enter with your hijab and after completing your ablution.”
With that Facebook post, 29-year-old Iranian Ahmad heralded the arrival of a new social networking site, called Velayatmadaran, launched by the Iranian establishment.
The name is [...]

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