Monthly Archives: August 2009

New Beginnings

Posted on August 31, 2009 by iPouya

This has probably been the longest while I’ve gone without posting here on my blog and there’s good reason for the inactivity.  I’ve been busy preparing for the next chapter. On Tuesday, Sept. 1st, I move to Ann Arbor, Michigan … Continue reading →

Posted in Michigan, Orange County | 17 Comments

Iran: Khamenei vs. Khomeini, Ahmadinejad’s Cabinet Appointees, Karroubi Predicts Ahmadinejad’s Fall…

Posted on August 21, 2009 by iPouya

1. Khamenei vs Khomeini: “During his August 3 speech formally endorsing Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned protesters that “by imitation of Ayatollah Khomeini, they cannot deceive people.” Khamenei was mocking the opposition’s claim to be to reviving “the values … Continue reading →

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Iran: The 1st Chapter of the 21st Century?

Posted on August 15, 2009 by iPouya

I just read Professor Hamid Dabashi’s most recent Iran-piece on Al-Ahram Weekly. There was so much to quote from that I had a difficult time choosing which one. I’m going with the last paragraph, which is itself a quote he took … Continue reading →

Posted in 22 Khordad, Iran | 4 Comments

Iran: Ahmadinejad Inaugurated & Challenges Ahead, The Rise of the IRGC, Sanctioning Iran, & more

Posted on August 7, 2009 by iPouya

1. The Christian Science Monitor: There’s a lot of good material being produced on Iran. The Christian Science Monitor, for example, has repeatedly posted excellent articles and analysis on Iran. Here’s their latest piece titled: “Why Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Mercilessly … Continue reading →

Posted in 22 Khordad, Iran | 4 Comments

Iran: Leader Endorses Ahmadinejad, Opponents Snub Ceremony, & more

Posted on August 3, 2009 by iPouya

1. Iran leader endorses Ahmadinejad: “Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader, has officially endorsed Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as the winner of the country’s June presidential election. Monday’s endorsement of Ahmadinejad’s victory comes ahead of his swearing-in before parliament for his second term … Continue reading →

Posted in 22 Khordad, Iran, Palestine, The Conflict | 10 Comments