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An interview by Kourosh Ziabari
U.S. is engaged in a dirty war against Iran: Prof. Flynt Leverett
25 April 2013 | If you regularly follow the headlines on the American and European radio stations, TV channels or newspapers, you come to believe that Iran’s nuclear program is the world’s most important, unsolvable and complicated problem. It’s been more than a decade that they have been incessantly talking of an Iranian threat that has endawangered the world peace and security. At the same time, they turn a blind eye to Israel’s nuclear arsenal and the fact that Israel is the sole possessor of nuclear weapons in the Middle East. The claim that Iran is trying to produce atomic weapons has laid the groundwork for the U.S. and its allies to impose harsh economic sanctions on Iran and damage Iran’s economy and trouble the daily lives of the ordinary Iranian people.
U.S. is engaged in a dirty war against Iran: Prof. Flynt Leverett
25 April 2013 | If you regularly follow the headlines on the American and European radio stations, TV channels or newspapers, you come to believe that Iran’s nuclear program is the world’s most important, unsolvable and complicated problem. It’s been more than a decade that they have been incessantly talking of an Iranian threat that has endawangered the world peace and security. At the same time, they turn a blind eye to Israel’s nuclear arsenal and the fact that Israel is the sole possessor of nuclear weapons in the Middle East. The claim that Iran is trying to produce atomic weapons has laid the groundwork for the U.S. and its allies to impose harsh economic sanctions on Iran and damage Iran’s economy and trouble the daily lives of the ordinary Iranian people.
An interview by Kourosh Ziabari
Soraya Sepahpour-Ulrich: Anti-Iran sanctions are warfare without military involvement
13 March 2013 | Public policy scholar and researcher Soraya Sepahpour-Ulrich says that the sanctions imposed on Iran by the United States and its allies have no moral grounds, are equivalent to collective punishment and illegal under the international law.
Soraya Sepahpour-Ulrich: Anti-Iran sanctions are warfare without military involvement
13 March 2013 | Public policy scholar and researcher Soraya Sepahpour-Ulrich says that the sanctions imposed on Iran by the United States and its allies have no moral grounds, are equivalent to collective punishment and illegal under the international law.An Interview by Kourosh Ziabari
Kenneth O’Keefe: U.S. sanctions on Iran tantamount to collective punishment
11 March 2013 | The United States claims that Iran is after developing nuclear weapons, and has been repeating this allegation for nearly one decade. Although it has constantly failed to confirm its claims by presenting reliable and valid evidences and witnesses, it has imposed hard-hitting economic sanctions against Iran which have taken a heavy toll on the ordinary Iranian citizens, but interestingly haven’t demoralized them or undermined their solidarity and resistance.
Kenneth O’Keefe: U.S. sanctions on Iran tantamount to collective punishment
11 March 2013 | The United States claims that Iran is after developing nuclear weapons, and has been repeating this allegation for nearly one decade. Although it has constantly failed to confirm its claims by presenting reliable and valid evidences and witnesses, it has imposed hard-hitting economic sanctions against Iran which have taken a heavy toll on the ordinary Iranian citizens, but interestingly haven’t demoralized them or undermined their solidarity and resistance.
An interview by Kourosh Ziabari
Former US Senator Mike Gravel: Anti-Iran Sanctions Are Illegal and Ineffective
7 March 2013 | Since the Islamic Revolution of 1979 which removed from power the close U.S. ally Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi, the United States virtually stopped all its trade and business transactions with Iran after branding it a state sponsor of terrorism. Iran’s economy was not significantly dependent on the United States, and it could make important achievements with time, even to the extent of becoming the world’s 15th economic power in terms of nominal GDP in 2009.
Former US Senator Mike Gravel: Anti-Iran Sanctions Are Illegal and Ineffective
7 March 2013 | Since the Islamic Revolution of 1979 which removed from power the close U.S. ally Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi, the United States virtually stopped all its trade and business transactions with Iran after branding it a state sponsor of terrorism. Iran’s economy was not significantly dependent on the United States, and it could make important achievements with time, even to the extent of becoming the world’s 15th economic power in terms of nominal GDP in 2009.An interview by Kourosh Ziabari
James H. Fetzer: The anti-Iran sanctions violate the international law
6 March 2013 | Many independent and conscientious thinkers and scholars in the world agree with this assumption that the sanctions which the United States and the European Union have imposed on Iran over its nuclear program are inhumane, unjust, contrary to the principles of human rights and constitute an act of war and collective punishment.
James H. Fetzer: The anti-Iran sanctions violate the international law
6 March 2013 | Many independent and conscientious thinkers and scholars in the world agree with this assumption that the sanctions which the United States and the European Union have imposed on Iran over its nuclear program are inhumane, unjust, contrary to the principles of human rights and constitute an act of war and collective punishment.
Hands Off Iran Statement drafted by Solidarity with Iran
Support of the legal and legitimate rights of the Iranian people for self-determination and sovereignty is growing
24 February 2013 | SIGN ON to IRAN statement responding to the upcoming 5+1 talks on Iran’s nuclear development — supported by the IAC and Ramsey Clark International support is growing for the legitimate rights of the Iranian people
Support of the legal and legitimate rights of the Iranian people for self-determination and sovereignty is growing
24 February 2013 | SIGN ON to IRAN statement responding to the upcoming 5+1 talks on Iran’s nuclear development — supported by the IAC and Ramsey Clark International support is growing for the legitimate rights of the Iranian people
An article by Kourosh Ziabari
Electronic discrimination: Iran’s web-based enemies
15 January 2013 | Google, Apple and many other U.S.-based companies have banned internet and computer services to Iran and deny Iranian citizens access to many websites, computer applications and hardware devices. In this article Mr Kourosh Ziabari traces the history of these sanctions affecting the Iranian citizens.
Electronic discrimination: Iran’s web-based enemies
15 January 2013 | Google, Apple and many other U.S.-based companies have banned internet and computer services to Iran and deny Iranian citizens access to many websites, computer applications and hardware devices. In this article Mr Kourosh Ziabari traces the history of these sanctions affecting the Iranian citizens.
An interview by Kourosh Ziabari
Dave Lindorff: Obama will not launch a war against Iran
13 January 2013 | Award-winning U.S. investigative journalist Dave Lindorff said in an interview with Tehran Times that the American people are deceived by the government about the alleged threats jeopardizing the States’ security and also about the size of military budget.
Dave Lindorff: Obama will not launch a war against Iran
13 January 2013 | Award-winning U.S. investigative journalist Dave Lindorff said in an interview with Tehran Times that the American people are deceived by the government about the alleged threats jeopardizing the States’ security and also about the size of military budget.
An article by Mahdi Darius Nazemroaya
The Syria Endgame: Strategic Stage in the Pentagon’s Covert War on Iran
7 January 2013 | Since the kindling of the conflict inside Syria in 2011, it was recognized, by friend and foe alike, that the events in that country were tied to a game plan that ultimately targets Iran, Syria’s number one ally. [1] De-linking Syria from Iran and unhinging the Resistance Bloc that Damascus and Tehran have formed has been one of the objectives of the foreign-supported anti-government militias inside Syria. Such a schism between Damascus and Tehran would change the Middle East’s strategic balance in favour of the US and Israel.
The Syria Endgame: Strategic Stage in the Pentagon’s Covert War on Iran
7 January 2013 | Since the kindling of the conflict inside Syria in 2011, it was recognized, by friend and foe alike, that the events in that country were tied to a game plan that ultimately targets Iran, Syria’s number one ally. [1] De-linking Syria from Iran and unhinging the Resistance Bloc that Damascus and Tehran have formed has been one of the objectives of the foreign-supported anti-government militias inside Syria. Such a schism between Damascus and Tehran would change the Middle East’s strategic balance in favour of the US and Israel.An article by Kourosh Ziabari on the Iranian nuclear issue
Iranian people suffering - Western politicians enjoying
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Iranian people suffering - Western politicians enjoying
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An article by Kourosh Ziabari
Another drone captured: Washington feels trepid
7 December 2012 | Iranian media reported on Tuesday, December 4 that the naval forces of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps have successfully hunted down an American Scan Eagle surveillance drone which had violated Iran’s airspace while on an espionage mission over the Persian Gulf island of Khark on the southern coasts of Iran.
Another drone captured: Washington feels trepid
7 December 2012 | Iranian media reported on Tuesday, December 4 that the naval forces of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps have successfully hunted down an American Scan Eagle surveillance drone which had violated Iran’s airspace while on an espionage mission over the Persian Gulf island of Khark on the southern coasts of Iran.Iran
Brzezinski: US won’t follow Israel ’like a stupid mule’
1 December 2012 | Leading US strategist Zbigniew Brzezinski rejects Israeli pressure to form American national security policy by beating the drum for war on Iran. Washington would not blindly follow Tel-Aviv if Israel chooses to unilaterally strike Iran, he said.
Brzezinski: US won’t follow Israel ’like a stupid mule’
1 December 2012 | Leading US strategist Zbigniew Brzezinski rejects Israeli pressure to form American national security policy by beating the drum for war on Iran. Washington would not blindly follow Tel-Aviv if Israel chooses to unilaterally strike Iran, he said.An interview by Kourosh Ziabari
John J. Mearsheimer: Iran and US should Work toward Reconciliation
26 November 2012 | Prominent American political scientist Prof. John J. Mearsheimer believes that as a result of the enormous influence of the Israeli lobby on the U.S. politicians, one can hardly think of rapprochement between Iran and the United States in short-run, but they can move toward reconciliation by recognizing each other’s rights and responsibilities.
John J. Mearsheimer: Iran and US should Work toward Reconciliation
26 November 2012 | Prominent American political scientist Prof. John J. Mearsheimer believes that as a result of the enormous influence of the Israeli lobby on the U.S. politicians, one can hardly think of rapprochement between Iran and the United States in short-run, but they can move toward reconciliation by recognizing each other’s rights and responsibilities.An article by Kourosh Ziabari
Four myths about Iran which need to be debunked
12 November 2012 | It’s not my words, but I’ve learnt it from tens of foreign tourists, journalists and academicians who have traveled to Iran in the recent years, that Iran is the most misrepresented and misunderstood country in the world.
Four myths about Iran which need to be debunked
12 November 2012 | It’s not my words, but I’ve learnt it from tens of foreign tourists, journalists and academicians who have traveled to Iran in the recent years, that Iran is the most misrepresented and misunderstood country in the world.
An article by Atul Aneja
Defying U.S.-EU, Bern opposes curbs against Iran
28 October 2012 | Switzerland has reinforced its opposition to unilateral sanctions imposed on Iran outside the framework of the United Nations. The assertion comes in defiance of such unilateral sanctions imposed by Israel, the United States (U.S.) and the European Union (EU).
Defying U.S.-EU, Bern opposes curbs against Iran
28 October 2012 | Switzerland has reinforced its opposition to unilateral sanctions imposed on Iran outside the framework of the United Nations. The assertion comes in defiance of such unilateral sanctions imposed by Israel, the United States (U.S.) and the European Union (EU).An interview by Kourosh Ziabari
Nile Bowie: ‘Average American knows very little about daily life in Iran’
14 October 2012 | U.S. journalist and photographer Nile Bowie says U.S. citizens know very little about daily life in Iran, adding that the realities on the ground in the country are different than what is being presented by Western media outlets.
Nile Bowie: ‘Average American knows very little about daily life in Iran’
14 October 2012 | U.S. journalist and photographer Nile Bowie says U.S. citizens know very little about daily life in Iran, adding that the realities on the ground in the country are different than what is being presented by Western media outlets.Tony Cartalucci interviewed by Kourosh Ziabari
U.S. Now Overtly Supports MKO’s Terrorist Operations
9 October 2012 | In a flagrant show of hostility toward the Iranian nation and a clear exercise of double standards in dealing with international terrorism, the U.S. Department of State has just removed the name of Mujahedin-e-Khalq Organization (MKO) from its list of foreign terrorist organizations.
U.S. Now Overtly Supports MKO’s Terrorist Operations
9 October 2012 | In a flagrant show of hostility toward the Iranian nation and a clear exercise of double standards in dealing with international terrorism, the U.S. Department of State has just removed the name of Mujahedin-e-Khalq Organization (MKO) from its list of foreign terrorist organizations.An article by Kourosh Ziabari
Delisting Mujahedin-e-Khalq: U.S. officially taking up arms against Iran
30 September 2012 | In an act of unequivocal and explicit hostility toward Iran, the United States took the name of Mujahedin-e-Khalq Organization (MKO) off its list of foreign terrorist organizations on Friday, September 28, showing its unconditional support to the sworn enemies of the Iranian nation straight from the shoulder.
Delisting Mujahedin-e-Khalq: U.S. officially taking up arms against Iran
30 September 2012 | In an act of unequivocal and explicit hostility toward Iran, the United States took the name of Mujahedin-e-Khalq Organization (MKO) off its list of foreign terrorist organizations on Friday, September 28, showing its unconditional support to the sworn enemies of the Iranian nation straight from the shoulder.An interview by Kourosh Ziabari
Eric Walberg: Canada’s breaking ties with Iran foolish and dangerous
16 September 2012 | Canadian journalist and author Eric Walberg believes that the government of Canada is heavily influenced by the Israeli regime and makes decisions to meet the interests of Tel Aviv.
Eric Walberg: Canada’s breaking ties with Iran foolish and dangerous
16 September 2012 | Canadian journalist and author Eric Walberg believes that the government of Canada is heavily influenced by the Israeli regime and makes decisions to meet the interests of Tel Aviv.An article by Kourosh Ziabari
United States and its European allies have even banned medicine and foodstuff
15 September 2012 | The fact that the inhumane sanctions of the United States and its European allies against Iran are taking a heavy toll on the ordinary Iranians is still hard to believe for many Western citizens who suppose that their governments are sincere in their claims of being concerned for human rights and freedom.
United States and its European allies have even banned medicine and foodstuff
15 September 2012 | The fact that the inhumane sanctions of the United States and its European allies against Iran are taking a heavy toll on the ordinary Iranians is still hard to believe for many Western citizens who suppose that their governments are sincere in their claims of being concerned for human rights and freedom.
An article by Kourosh Ziabari
Canada-Iran tensions: Why Israel is so happy
13 September 2012 | In a frantic and unexpectedly hysterical decision made on September 7, the Canadian government suspended all its diplomatic ties with Iran, closed its embassy in Tehran and ordered the Iranian diplomats to leave the Canadian soil in 5 days.
Canada-Iran tensions: Why Israel is so happy
13 September 2012 | In a frantic and unexpectedly hysterical decision made on September 7, the Canadian government suspended all its diplomatic ties with Iran, closed its embassy in Tehran and ordered the Iranian diplomats to leave the Canadian soil in 5 days.
Interview given by Finian Cunningham to FARS News Agency
Tehran NAM Summit a Diplomatic Coup for Iran
11 September 2012 | Irish journalist and political commentator Finian Cunningham believes that the 16th summit of the Non-Aligned Movement in Tehran which wrapped up on August 31 was a "spectacular diplomatic coup for the Islamic Republic of Iran" and a "puncturing of Western self-importance."
Tehran NAM Summit a Diplomatic Coup for Iran
11 September 2012 | Irish journalist and political commentator Finian Cunningham believes that the 16th summit of the Non-Aligned Movement in Tehran which wrapped up on August 31 was a "spectacular diplomatic coup for the Islamic Republic of Iran" and a "puncturing of Western self-importance."An article by Kourosh Ziabari
Who is the winner of sanctions game?
6 September 2012 | Less than a week ago, the European Union put into effect its comprehensive oil embargo against Iran upon which the member states had reached an agreement on January 23.
Who is the winner of sanctions game?
6 September 2012 | Less than a week ago, the European Union put into effect its comprehensive oil embargo against Iran upon which the member states had reached an agreement on January 23.
An article by Kourosh Ziabari
Why the Western media are angry at Tehran NAM summit
1 September 2012 | The 16th summit of the Non-Aligned Movement in Tehran was unquestionably a diplomatic triumph for Iran, and the Western politicians know this very well. Perhaps it’s in this context that the frustration and annoyance of the Western state-run mainstream media at the Tehran summit can be explained.
Why the Western media are angry at Tehran NAM summit
1 September 2012 | The 16th summit of the Non-Aligned Movement in Tehran was unquestionably a diplomatic triumph for Iran, and the Western politicians know this very well. Perhaps it’s in this context that the frustration and annoyance of the Western state-run mainstream media at the Tehran summit can be explained.Interview by Kourosh Ziabari
Rodney Shakespeare: All Western foreign policy is influenced by Zionism
30 August 2012 | Prof. Rodney Shakespeare is a renowned political commentator and visiting professor of binary economics at Trisakti University in Jakarta, Indonesia. A co-founder of the Global Justice Movement, Shakespeare is a member of the Christian Council for Monetary Justice.
Rodney Shakespeare: All Western foreign policy is influenced by Zionism
30 August 2012 | Prof. Rodney Shakespeare is a renowned political commentator and visiting professor of binary economics at Trisakti University in Jakarta, Indonesia. A co-founder of the Global Justice Movement, Shakespeare is a member of the Christian Council for Monetary Justice.An article by Eric Walberg
From OIC to NAM: Iran’s Peace Offensive
28 August 2012 | The discrepancy between Western media on the Middle East and the reality is astounding. Egypt’s Mubarak is a good guy and reliable ally until, presto, he is a bad guy, corrupt, a tyrant, yesterday’s goods.
From OIC to NAM: Iran’s Peace Offensive
28 August 2012 | The discrepancy between Western media on the Middle East and the reality is astounding. Egypt’s Mubarak is a good guy and reliable ally until, presto, he is a bad guy, corrupt, a tyrant, yesterday’s goods.
An article by Mahdi Darius Nazemroaya
Can the NAM Summit bridge the Iran-Egypt Gap?
27 August 2012 | The upcoming summit of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) will be held in Tehran from August 26 to 31, 2012. The NAM and its summit are mostly ignored in the Atlanticist world of the United States and NATO, but this year’s gathering has gotten the attention of the Atlanticists and their press. The reason is that the NAM summit’s venue has upset the political establishment in Washington, DC.
Can the NAM Summit bridge the Iran-Egypt Gap?
27 August 2012 | The upcoming summit of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) will be held in Tehran from August 26 to 31, 2012. The NAM and its summit are mostly ignored in the Atlanticist world of the United States and NATO, but this year’s gathering has gotten the attention of the Atlanticists and their press. The reason is that the NAM summit’s venue has upset the political establishment in Washington, DC.An article by Kourosh Ziabari
Tehran Non-Aligned Movement summit : the failure of anti-Iranian plots
26 August 2012 | The 16th summit of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) kicked off in the Iranian capital of Tehran on August 25 and the heads of state and government of the 120-member organization are slated to meet on August 30 and 31 to discuss the most important international developments ranging from the violence and crisis in Syria and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict to Iran’s nuclear program.
Tehran Non-Aligned Movement summit : the failure of anti-Iranian plots
26 August 2012 | The 16th summit of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) kicked off in the Iranian capital of Tehran on August 25 and the heads of state and government of the 120-member organization are slated to meet on August 30 and 31 to discuss the most important international developments ranging from the violence and crisis in Syria and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict to Iran’s nuclear program.An article by Kourosh Ziabari
Iran is not isolated: When the Olympics make Iranians proud
21 August 2012 | For the Iranian people, the 2012 Olympic Games in London which wrapped up earlier on August 12 was thoroughly different from the previous editions of the summer Olympics. This year’s games came on the heels of a set of biting sanctions by the United States and European Union against Iran’s banking, insurance, transportation and oil sector which have dramatically crippled Iran’s economy and severely affected the innocent civilians.
Iran is not isolated: When the Olympics make Iranians proud
21 August 2012 | For the Iranian people, the 2012 Olympic Games in London which wrapped up earlier on August 12 was thoroughly different from the previous editions of the summer Olympics. This year’s games came on the heels of a set of biting sanctions by the United States and European Union against Iran’s banking, insurance, transportation and oil sector which have dramatically crippled Iran’s economy and severely affected the innocent civilians.