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Is "September 12" about Gaza?

A look at the brilliant news game September 12.>>>

Dear Souri

I hear you're celebrating a milestone of a birthday! تولدت مبارک! >>>

شیر بی یال و دم

من شیر بی یال و دم ام
غریب در قفس افتاده ام >>>

Greetings!

May Iranian.com stay in one piece I send you from here a thank you and a kiss! >>>

pictory: The Day the Veil Was Dropped (1934)

Queen of Iran Taj Ol' Molouk followed by daughters Princess Shams and Princess Ashraf Pahlavi appear in Public without the Veil and in Western Clothing. Tehran (Circa 1934) >>>

Persia from Afghanistan to Azerbaijan

Persia from Afghanistan to Azerbaijan >>>

VOUS N'AUREZ PAS MA LIBERTE DE PENSER !

A French Song Ma liberté de pensée by Florent Pagny (French Lyrics translated into English). I wish to humbly dedicate this song to Imprisoned Women’s Rights Activist Alieh Eghdamdoust >>>

Akhoond in Space

Satire.  It's suitable for anyone who has a sense of humor, but not a supporter of Islamic Republic of Iran.  Contains no foul language. >>>

Fanfare for the Common Man by Emerson, Lake & Palmer

ELP always sounded like the name of a law firm to me . . .  >>>

Coldonada (19), (20)

It was in this way that sometimes he told himself: “we have a house now; but we have no life to live in the house”.>>>

Miss American Pie (1971) by Don McLean

Was this song about Buddy Holly or was there an another subtle meaning?  >>>

Piano Man by Billy Joel

For any musican who has ever played the club circuit, this song says it all . . . >>>

U.S. Support of Israel

Much of criticism to which Arabs / Muslims and their sympathizers, such as John Mearsheimer and Stephen Walt, it involves the close U.S.-Israeli relationship>>>

ما شرمگینیم!

نامۀ سرگشاده گروهی از دانشگاهیان، نویسندگان، هنرمندان،روزنامه نگاران و فعالان ایرانی در سراسر جهان به جامعه بهایی >>>

"Tickets," directed by Abbas Kiarostami

I watched an interesting film last night called Tickets.  Divided into three parts, it follows the lives of several characters on board a train to Rome>>>

UN confirms receipt of Urgent Action for Bahman Salimian

we have just learned from Bahman's lawyer Mr. Mostafaei that he may be executed in less that 48 hours. >>>

Best of Iranian.com: Revolution

Fifth installment of the “Best of Iranian.com” project. Here is the selection for the theme “Revolution”>>>

A Pigeon Saved Me from Medical School

If I couldn't be human, I would be a pigeon.  And that factoid saved me from going to medical school. >>>

on desire and regret

I saw this on NYC Subway's poetry in motion poster. I like it, hope you do too.

from Vera Pavlova's Four Poems

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"The Glass House" and Omid Mehr Rehab Center

'The Glass House' is a documentary about four brave girls in Iran. CNN's Asieh Namdar reports >>>

pictory: Persian Advertisement for Halibo Orange (1960's)

An ALLEN & HANBURYS Product Orange Syrup is the subject of this Persian Ad. (circa 1960's)  >>>

pictory: A Women for All Seasons : Farokhroo Pārsā (1922-1980)

Farokhroo Pārsā, was an Iranian physician, educator and parliamentarian. She served as Minister of Education of Iran during the Pahlavi Dynasty>>>

VOA & Hayedeh Documentary

Voice of America's Persian TV interviews Pejman Akbarzadeh, maker of the documentary "Hayedeh, Legendary Persian Diva" ["Sokhan az Hayedeh"]. 

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شب بود بیابان بود زمستان بود

و البته یکی دیگر از سجایا و مزایای  اخلاقی ما مردم ملک جم پایبندی ما به مسئله کپی رایت یا حق مولف است. یعنی شعار معروف " کپی رایت فرغونی چند؟" از شعارهای اصلی ما در زندگی است

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Liar, liar, pants on fire!

Mirror, Mirror on the wall, who's the chakhanest of us all?

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Those Were the Days of Our Lives, by Freddie Mercury and Queen

In the advanced stages of AIDS, Freddie said "I will bring peace, love and happiness to others until my last breath." 

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A Loving Son Writes of his Imprisoned Father, Behrouz Tavakkoli – A Profile in Courage

Mr. Tavakkoli is one of the seven members of the national body responsible for coordinating activities of the Baha’is of Iran, known as Yaran [Friends]>>>

Organic food; the new frontier for ripping off suckers

Nowadays, with stores like Target, Walmart and the infamous $0.99 stores it has become increasingly difficult for these big chains to stay profitable>>>

The Constitution of Secular Republic of Iran

Article 8: The government of Iran is secular and there shall be no official religions or ideologies. The government of Iran shall remain independent of any religious institutions and influences >>>

pictory: Iranian Revolutionary Guards known as Sepah or Pasdars

An Islamic State TV Coverage of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards graduation. They are known as Sepah Pasdaran and Presented as the "NEW IMMORTAL GUARDS" but of the Islamic Republic.

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pictory: The Immortal Guards: Pahlavi Era (1972)

Orson Welles introduces the Shah's Immortal Guards in a documentary dedicated to the Shah of Iran. (Filmed in 1972) >>>

ROYAL RESISTANCE ! ;0)

Supporters of Former Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi clandestinely distribute Photos and Pamphlets in Iranian Cities. For What it's Worth its Still a good Try and Brave Gesture ;0)  >>>

Message From Ayatollah Boroujerdi

Ayatollah Boroujerdi's message to Human Rights Defenders

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درخت انار

داستان شب>>>

What is Folklore?

It is a part of culture but not all of it! >>>

“بزرگترین ضربه بر پیکره بهاییت "

جناب دكتر سید محمد كاظم احمدی، محقق گرامی حوزه ادیان ، >>>

Nightwalk by Rick Braun

This is a very soothing piece by smooth jazz artist Rick Braun. . . >>>

Solution to the hijacking of iranian.com

Since it has been revealed that Iranian.com and its founder JJ are hijacked by un-Iranian elements, I propose the following solution. >>>

" دعوت به عروسی

دوستان عزیز همه شما به جشن دعوت هستید.

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Coldonada (17), (18)

Minutes passed the time Maria had left the room. Exhausted of words, patience, and energy; Mr. Skeptic walked out of the officer’s room into the waiting room with his head down>>>

France's FM Bernard Kouchner Bows to Iran's Shirine Ebadi (Paris)

France has expressed its Staunch support for  Iran's Nobel Peace Laureate 2003 Mrs. Shirine Ebadi and reiterated its deep concern for the deterioration of Human Rights in Iran.   >>>

نفرین به جنگ

این ویدئو داستان دو دوست یکی اسرائیلی بنام موشه شینار و دیگری فلسطینی بنام منیر درویش است. سالها پیش منیر درویش بعنوان مقاطعه کار در ساختن منزل مسکونی موشه شرکت داشته است و رفته رفته دوستی بسیار مستحکمی بین آنان برقرار می شود. >>>

خدائی

خدایا ببخش این مردمان که نمیدانند مستی چیست >>>

A Rose for the Women of the Website

just a rose >>>

NPR: Despite Odds, Women's Movement Persists In Iran

Jacki Lyden and Davar Iran Ardalan look into One of the most remarkable and under-reported stories in Iran is the strength and character of its women's movement>>>

SHOEicide On BUSHoe

This script is a political satire. Laugh and be merry. In these dark times, one needs it even more. This spoof will gladden the gloom. What the doctor prescribed. Cheers. Teehee!>>>

Global Game Jam

I was just chatting with our tech guru Foaad and he said "I'm organizing this world-wide event. I designed the website and am running the show in Santa Cruz." Wawawhat?! >>>

The triumvirate’s painful dilemma

With President Barack Hussein Obama’s Islamic pedigree, drastic change of if not substance definitely tone and intellectually leftist leanings at the helm, the triumvirate of doom and gloom has been dealt a severe blow that most are still punch-drunk from it>>>

Beethoven's 9th Symphony

Composed by Beethoven when he was completely deaf, this amazing piece is regarded by many as the greatest composition of all time. >>>

I Dance for You by Nazanin

Singing about dream of an ancient connection from a past life Nazanin describes with intrigue her emotions. >>>