Monthly Archives: July 2008

Saeed Jazee execution stayed

Further Information on UA 08/08 (09 January 2008) and follow-up (21 May 2008) – Death Penalty IRAN        Saeed Jazee (m), aged 21, juvenile offender Saeed Jazee is no longer under threat of execution: he was pardoned on 24 July by the … Continue reading

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Using Bombs to Stave Off War

That title of July 18m New York Times Op-Ed by the Israeli historian Benny Morris predicting that Israel will “attack Iran’s nuclear sites in the next four to seven months.” Li-On, Israel ISRAEL will almost surely attack Iran’s nuclear sites … Continue reading

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Rafsanjani visits the construction of a new metro line in Tehran

Unusual picture of Rafsanjani out of his clerical robe

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100 Olympic Athletes To Watch

Recently Time Magazine did a piece called “100 Olympic Athletes To Watch.” In number 22 they have highlighted Sara Khoshjamal, a 19 year old Iranian Taekwondo champion. She beat the world’s number 1 last March to secure a spot for … Continue reading

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Bush gives OK for attack on Iran: Take Action Today

Recent news makes it clear why it is more important than ever that we take to the streets on August 2.  According to press reports, President Bush has given the Israeli military the go-ahead to prepare for an imminent attack … Continue reading

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Voices For Peace

A video showing a diverse group of Iranian-Americans promoting peace.

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داستان ورود

هنگام ورود رییس جمهور احمدی نژاد به مجلس قدیم برای سخنرانی در مراسم ارتحال امام خمینی 13 خرداد 87

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National call-in day against H.Con.Res. 362.

Is your representative a cosponsor? Call the Congressional switchboard at 202-225-3121 and ask to speak with your member of Congress. Feel free to use these talking points during your call: 1. H.Con.Res. 362 is a call for war. Section 3 … Continue reading

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Happy Independence Day – Let’s put the Constitution back on the table!

Click here for a special video message from Dennis. Happy Independence Day – Let’s put the Constitution back on the table! “As we once again celebrate our Independence as a nation, let us celebrate freedom from fear and pledge that … Continue reading

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Warrant issued for arrest of opposition daily’s editor

Reporters Without Borders calls on the authorities not to execute the warrant issued yesterday for the arrest of Mohammad Javad Haghshenas, the editor of Etemad Melli, a daily newspaper that is the mouthpiece of the pro-reform party of the same … Continue reading

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