Iran Reviews: July 2008 Archives

Iran Reviews > July 30, 2008

Not all is Jake in the new Persian Empire.

[IsraelForum.com] For an organisation that prides itself on being a well-run administrative machine, the leadership of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards is having a rather testing time. It’s not just last Saturday’s mysterious explosion in a suburb of Tehran that killed 15 people that is causing the leadership sleepless nights, although the nationwide news black-out imposed immediately afterwards does suggest the Revolutionary Guards, the storm troops of Iran’s Islamic Revolution, are rattled.

Obituary: Professor Ann Lambton: Persian scholar

[Eteraz Online : Ø§Ø¹ØªØ±Ø§Ø¶ Ø¢Ù†Ù„Ø§ÛŒÙ†] In 1946, during the Azerbaijan crisis, when the Soviet Union at first refused to evacuate Persian Azerbaijan, she once acted as an informal ambassador between the Iranian and British governments. She was consulted by British officials on developments in Irano-British relations, especially during the crisis in 1951 when Iran’s Prime Minister, Muhammad Mussadiq, caused a furore by nationalising British oil interests in Iran.

Posted at 03:32 PM

July 30, 2008

Not all is Jake in the new Persian Empire.

Posted at 03:33 PM

Obituary: Professor Ann Lambton: Persian scholar

Posted at 03:32 PM

July 28, 2008

Prince of Persia creator to remake his first game

[Big Download Blog] Jordan Mechner created the original Prince of Persia game back in 1989 and it quickly became one of the most popular and acclaimed action titles ever made thanks to some terrific puzzle gameplay and impressive animation.

Posted at 03:34 PM

Prince of Persia classic heading to the PSN Store

[GameGrep Feed] While everyone's eye is on the upcoming Prince of Persia 4 game and film blockbuster, PS3 owning Prince of Persia fans will be able to experience the game which started it all through the PSN store. Prince of Persia classic hit the 360 .

Posted at 03:33 PM

July 25, 2008

10000 security men deployed for Shiite Imam pilgrimage in Karbala

[Aswat Al Iraq] Musa al-Kadhim (Seventh of Safar, 128 AH - Twenty-fifth of Rajab, 183 AH) (Approximately: October 28, 746 AD - September 1, 799 AD) was the seventh of the Twelver Shiite Imams. He was the son of the sixth Shiite Imam, Ja’far al-Sadiq, and his mother’s name was Hamida Khatoon.

Posted at 04:03 PM

Bitter Lemons Middle East Roundtable July 25, 2008: Shiite ...

[Snuffysmith's Blog] Moreover, there has never been a history of such tension in the lower Gulf, and even should the much anticipated US-strike on Iran's suspect nuclear facilities take place, there will still be no Sunni-Shi'ite conflict in the UAE. The explanation for such tranquility in an otherwise troubled region is a complex but impressive mixture of history, demography, economy and politics.

Posted at 04:02 PM

July 23, 2008

Style on a budget: Simple changes = dramatic results

[Trakian Advices] These affordable rugs come in a multitude of styles, fabrics, and colors. You can use them to brighten a room, accent your furniture, or provide a lively contrast to the primary decorating theme.

Posted at 03:32 PM

Indo-Sarouks: Sarouk Rugs from India:

[Oriental Rugs] Indo-Sarouks: Sarouk Rugs from India: “Indian Sarouk Rugs, or Indo-Sarouks, are Indian rugs made to look like classic Persian Sarouk rugs.” Oriental Carpets.

Posted at 03:31 PM

July 21, 2008

Welcome to the Persian Gulf: Where Coal(!) Is King

[Al Fin] So even in the oil-saturated Persian Gulf, the economics of energy production favours coal over oil and gas--significantly. Of course, the fuel for a megawatt-hour of nuclear fission energy will cost you around $8 or so.

Posted at 03:32 PM

July 18, 2008

Iraqi Kurds block vote on election plan

[La Reyna's Journal] BAGHDAD - Iraq's Kurdish leaders blocked a vote on the country's proposed provincial election law Tuesday when they walked out of parliament, leaving the legislature without a quorum.

Posted at 04:06 PM

The Kurds offer a problem our troops can't solve

[Blue Mass. Group - Recommended Diaries] Some Kurdish units in Iraqi federalism (US South)

Posted at 04:02 PM

July 16, 2008

IRAN TO BE FRAMED FOR LOCKERBIE? DID THE CIA BRING DOWN PANAM 103?

[aangirfan] Reportedly, Rifat Assad, 'the Syrian boss of the Lebanese heroin industry', and Monzer al-Kassar took over Lebanon's Bekaa Valley in 1975 with the help of the Syrian Army.

Posted at 03:32 PM

Critics' Corner :: RE: Martin Summers Video...

[9/11, the bigger picture and the quest for truth] Despite a public statement by then-Governor Bill Clinton that he was doing all he could to investigate allegations of CIA drug running at Mena, citizen's groups charged that funding was cut for any investigations that pointed at Mena, and petitioned the Iran-Contra Special Prosecutor to investigate drug running at Mena. He never did.

Posted at 03:31 PM

July 14, 2008

[Games] Sherlock Holmes - The Mystery of the Persian Carpet

[btscene] Along with Watson, you must investigate a peculiar crime - a young painter has been murdered and found rolled up in a remarkable Persian carpet. Explore scenes in order to find clues and reveal suspects.

Posted at 03:33 PM

Iranian Govt: Persian Pixels Pwned

[photoshopdisasters] shows how clumsy they are at comping. Presumably the third missile didn't go off and rather than trying to relight the touchpaper they resorted to Photoshop.

Posted at 03:31 PM

July 11, 2008

Kurds Warn Iraq Govt, Oil Cos Service Deals May Breach Law

[Zawya.com - Economy & Politics News] Hawrami, when asked, said the Iraq oil ministry was violating the country's constitution by not including the Kurdish government in the service agreement negotiations. "Yes, if you put it that way," he said, while adding that the Kurds would "continue our efforts to make sure that the (federal hydrocarbons) law is enacted soon according to the Constitution."

Posted at 04:03 PM

Tribulation Times - http://www.tribtimes.com

[MARY, OUR MOTHER] Bishop Soro predicted thousands of Iraqi Christians, who fled Iraq in the last few years, would return if they were not subject to discrimination on a daily basis, especially if they would have full freedom and an autonomous area of their own. "In Iraq right now Christians are second-class citizens." Not only would the creation of this area defend and restore the Christian community, it also would provide a "stabilizing factor" in the entire region.

Posted at 04:02 PM

July 09, 2008

Persepolis

[The Zero Kid] I went with Alex to Blockbuster with the intention of renting movies for us to watch. I ended up getting The Mist (which I have already seen with Alex in the theaters), Akira (which I have rented before and I'm starting to read), and Persepolis (which I have never seen but wanted to).

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Posted at 03:31 PM

July 07, 2008

VP, Kirkuk officials discuss Article 140 (Voices of Iraq)

[Iraq Updates - Latest News] The article currently stipulates that all Arabs in Kirkuk be returned to their original locations in southern and central Iraqi areas, and formerly displaced residents returned to Kirkuk, 250 km northeast of Baghdad. The article also calls for conducting a census to be followed by a referendum to let the inhabitants decide whether they would like Kirkuk to be annexed to the autonomous Iraqi Kurdistan region or having it as an independent province.

Posted at 03:34 PM

American dream eludes Iraqi refugees (Los Angeles Times)

[Iraq Updates - International Relations] Under the Act, Iraqis who "believe they are at risk or have experienced serious harm" because of their work for the US government, multinational forces or other US-based organisation qualify to be resettled in the United States with their immediate families.

Posted at 03:33 PM

July 04, 2008

Antique Silk Kashan Oriental Rugs and Carpets

[Rug Rag] An antique* silk Kashan is a type of Persian Rug which is at least 100 years of age. Silk Kashans in general vary greatly in structure, and color use.

Posted at 04:05 PM

Antique Silk Heriz Oriental Rugs and Carpets

[Rug Rag] An antique* silk Heriz is a type of Persian Rug which is at least 100 years of age. Antique silk Heriz rugs are perhaps some of the most sought after carpets in the Persian Rug market today.

Posted at 04:02 PM

Iran Reviews > July 30, 2008

Not all is Jake in the new Persian Empire.

Obituary: Professor Ann Lambton: Persian scholar

July 30, 2008

Not all is Jake in the new Persian Empire.

Obituary: Professor Ann Lambton: Persian scholar

July 28, 2008

Prince of Persia creator to remake his first game

Prince of Persia classic heading to the PSN Store

July 25, 2008

10000 security men deployed for Shiite Imam pilgrimage in Karbala

Bitter Lemons Middle East Roundtable July 25, 2008: Shiite ...

July 23, 2008

Style on a budget: Simple changes = dramatic results

Indo-Sarouks: Sarouk Rugs from India:

July 21, 2008

Welcome to the Persian Gulf: Where Coal(!) Is King

July 18, 2008

Iraqi Kurds block vote on election plan

The Kurds offer a problem our troops can't solve

July 16, 2008

IRAN TO BE FRAMED FOR LOCKERBIE? DID THE CIA BRING DOWN PANAM 103?

Critics' Corner :: RE: Martin Summers Video...

July 14, 2008

[Games] Sherlock Holmes - The Mystery of the Persian Carpet

Iranian Govt: Persian Pixels Pwned

July 11, 2008

Kurds Warn Iraq Govt, Oil Cos Service Deals May Breach Law

Tribulation Times - http://www.tribtimes.com

July 09, 2008

Persepolis

July 07, 2008

VP, Kirkuk officials discuss Article 140 (Voices of Iraq)

American dream eludes Iraqi refugees (Los Angeles Times)

July 04, 2008

Antique Silk Kashan Oriental Rugs and Carpets

Antique Silk Heriz Oriental Rugs and Carpets

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