The lost cause and the mojo thief
[ comment ] Despite the belief, held by many, that the fiery movement originating from the heart of the Iranian youth's discontent would lead to regime change, no government overthrow appears to be on the horizon. The blaze--once presumed unstoppable--rapidly lost intensity, becoming a weak spark that has now flickered out leaving everyone in purgatory, waiting for a conclusion to the events that rocked Iran to the core. The movement that c

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Tabnak | Nov. 27, 2009 Of the 35 members of International Atomic Energy Agency board of governors, 25 voted in favor of the suspension of the Fordo nuclear plant's activities, three voted nay and six abstained from vote. The nay votes belonged to Malaysia, Venezuela and Cuba. The six countries that abstained were Afghanistan, Brazil, Egypt, Pakistan, South Africa and Turkey. Azerbaijan left the hall as voting commenced. The countries that voted in favor of the suspension of the Fordo plant include: 1. Argentina; 2. Australia; 3. Burkina Faso; 4. Cameron; 5. Canada; 6. China; 7

Open case: Kiarostami's film reemerges after 30 years
Ghazieh shekle aval shekle dovvom from Green Mind on Vimeo. [ film ] In the magnificent haste and enthusiasm of Iranians to share insight about the questionable presidential election in June, a number of significant cultural artifacts, either forgotten or previously unheard of, have been brought to light. One such gem is Abbas Kiarostami's Ghazieh Shekle Aval Shekle Dovom or First Case, Second Case. Kiarostami is a canonized filmmaker both inside and outside of Iran, yet this highly important work managed to

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List of sentences handed to political activists Tabnak | Nov. 25, 2009 A member of the Combatant Cleric's Society told Khabar that the majority of political activists detained after the June 12 election have been sentenced. Earlier, Tehran judiciary officials had announced that 80 of the political figures tried for opposition had appealed their sentenc

Oh What a Mess
[ analysis ] At a recent security conference in Tehran, Intelligence Minister Heidar Moslehi raised "the need to redefine the Islamic Republic's security atmosphere and interests." No one could have been too surprised when in that context Moslehi referred to "a center" whose members were actively seeking regime change from the inside -- such rhetoric is not new from top military or intelligence officials of the Islamic Republic. But when he went on to s