{"id":573,"date":"2004-10-20T03:09:00","date_gmt":"2004-10-20T03:09:00","guid":{"rendered":"0"},"modified":"2006-09-28T12:08:51","modified_gmt":"2006-09-28T12:08:51","slug":"rezas_iran_briefing_20041020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/marcdanziger.com\/?p=573","title":{"rendered":"Reza’s Iran Briefing: 2004-10-20"},"content":{"rendered":"

Winds of Change.NET Regional Briefings<\/a> run on Tuesdays & Wednesdays, and sometimes Fridays too. This Regional Briefing focuses on Iran, courtesy of Reza Torkzadeh<\/a>.<\/p>\n

TOP TOPIC<\/b><\/p>\n

* The coming Revolution in Iran. Many believe Iran is next, find out why<\/a>.<\/p>\n

* Why there will be no peace and stability in the Middle East until the regime in Iran is confronted – "Iran, When?<\/i><\/a> by Michael Ledeen<\/p>\n

* The Islamic Republic pleads to the International Community<\/a> for a "no regime change" policy, in exchange for a halt in uranium enrichment, however no progress<\/a> at the G8 meeting this week. <\/p>\n

Other Topics Today Include:<\/b> Iran processing uranium; Kerry’s campaign connection to the Islamic Republic; Russia completes construction of a nuclear plant in Iran; EU appeases Islamic Republic; Iranian bloggers shut down, arrested; NIAC issues statement on death of Iranian-American Soilder in Iraq; Germany supports Iran’s entrance in the WTO; Armed resistance gains momentum; ActivistChat launches Iran BlogIRAN’S QUEST FOR THE BOMB<\/b><\/p>\n

* The regime’s rhretoric has increased<\/a> and is now declaring that it rejects any deals to cease uranium enrichment. Thanks to the many consessions given by the Europeans to the Islamic Republic and its continued failed policies of appeasement, the regime disregards world public opinion, international customs and treaties. <\/p>\n

* It doen’t make sense that Russia continues to support Iran<\/a> in developing its nuclear capabilities.<\/p>\n

* Proving once again that the Islamic Republic will object to civilized pressures and world public opinion, while defying international treaties, customs and accords. The regime threatens to ban weapons inspectors<\/a> if the issue is taken to the UN Security Council.<\/p>\n

THE INTERNATIONAL STAGE<\/b><\/p>\n

* It seems like the only ones who think the regimes human rights record is good, is the regime itself<\/a>. The regime is "consolidating their powers, and they are stepping up their campaign against any freedom that people have." <\/p>\n

* Germany has all but granted the Islamic Republic the keys to the house. In a surprisingly bold move, and unclear why, Germany has supported<\/a> the regime’s entrance into the WTO. Such a statement will have no effect on Iran’s entrance into the WTO but is a gesture of appeasement and solidarity with the oppressive regime. <\/p>\n

* Any avid observer of Middle East affairs will tell you, that you shouldn’t be surprised as to the meddling of Iran’s agents<\/a> in neighboring countries. Iraqi intelligence officers are faced with bribes and misinformation coming from Tehran, further fueling the dangers against the esablishment of democracy<\/a> in Iraq. <\/p>\n

* Israel argues that its greatest threat in the region comes from Iran and that it holds the right to strike possible nuclear sites<\/a> if Iran does not stop its weapons program.<\/p>\n

IRANIAN VOICES<\/b><\/p>\n

* Kenneth Timmerman points to possible links<\/a> between Kerry’s campaign and illegal contributions from Iranians tied to the regime <\/p>\n

* SMCCDI reports clashes in Iran and an increase in armed resistance<\/a> grown out of a frustrated citizenry held under the grips of the oppressive regime<\/p>\n

* Our friends at ActivistChat launched a great blog<\/a> with the latest news on Iran. They have also issued an Urgent Action<\/a> to stop the execution of a 33-yr old woman who killed her husband for allegedly trying to rape her 15-yr old daughter from a previous marriage. <\/p>\n

* From the blogosphere, LGF Watch reports the death sentence by stoning<\/a> of a 13-yr old girl for being pregnant.<\/p>\n

* Iranians fighting for freedom and democracy beyond the system of the Islamic Republic have taken advantage of today’s technology. Internet use has spread throughout Iran and is a main method of communication between those inside Iran and the outside world. Apparently, the regime has realized this and has now cracked down on internet users and bloggers<\/a>.<\/p>\n

* NIAC (National Iranian American Council) pays tribute<\/a> to the first Iranian-American US Solider killed in Iraq. Army Specialist Omead Razani, a medic, was killed on August 27th 2004.<\/p>\n

SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTS<\/b><\/p>\n

* As the civilized world continues to deal with the threat posed by the regime, there are those who still choose to prolong its existence by cutting oil deals<\/a>.<\/p>\n

* Iran’s unemployment crisis is reaching critical levels. Jahangir Amuzegar discusses in a very detailed report<\/a> about its effects on society. Lengthy but worth the read…<\/p>\n

* Pistachios remain one of Iran’s great exports. It is reported that half way through Iran’s year (beginning March 20) $250M in pistachios<\/a> has been exported.<\/p>\n

ETCETERA<\/b><\/p>\n

* Great video you should not miss. Nicholas D. Kristof from the NY Times travelled to Iran and put together is amazing video<\/a>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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