Category Archives: Iran

Iranian State Media Calls France’s First Lady a “Prostitute”

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Glenn Church

Kayhan, an Iranian state-run newspaper, called France’s First Lady Carla Bruni a “prostitute” for her support of an Iranian woman who has been sentenced to death for adultery. Bruni wrote an open letter in support of Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani. “Why … Continue reading →

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Khamenei Declares Music Unsuitable For Islam

Posted on August 4, 2010 by Glenn Church

Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has declared music to be at odds with the teachings of the Islamic republic. Khamenei, whose word is law, was asked by a young supporter if it was proper to study music. “Although music … Continue reading →

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Ahmadinejad Sticks His Neck Out For Neckties

Posted on July 16, 2010 by Glenn Church

Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has been sounding like a decadent Westerner of late. Just last month, the hardline Iranian President said that he opposed a police crackdown on women who ditch the hijab and let their hair down. Back then, Ahmadinejad even … Continue reading →

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UAE Ambassador Gives Thumbs Up For Attack On Iranian Nuclear Facilities

Posted on July 8, 2010 by Glenn Church

There was a time that I figured that neither the U.S. nor Israel would bomb Iran’s nuclear facilities. The fallout would be intense. It would solidify the mullah’s power. Besides, it is apt to turn one of the most pro-Western … Continue reading →

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Ahmadinejad Becomes A Reformer For A Day

Posted on June 20, 2010 by Glenn Church

It is hard to imagine this, but Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has become too much of a reformer for some in Iran’s hardline ruling faction. With the start of another hot summer, some Iranian women want to let their hair down and … Continue reading →

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Ahmadinejad Wants 5 Million People To Move From Tehran

Posted on April 23, 2010 by Glenn Church

Mahmoud Ahmadinejad must have seen a woman in a short skirt. The Iranian President has asked that five million people leave Tehran so that a future earthquake’s havoc is lessened in a less densely populated metropolitan area. Last week, Ayatollah … Continue reading →

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Ahmadinejad Claims Iran Too “Mighty” To Be Invaded

Posted on April 20, 2010 by Glenn Church

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is back with some more worthwhile comments. Ahmadinejad claimed that no country will attack Iran because “Iran’s army is so mighty today that no enemy can have a foul thought of invading Iran’s territory.” But, Ahmadinejad … Continue reading →

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Iran To Ban Airlines That Do Not Use Name “Persian Gulf”

Posted on February 22, 2010 by Glenn Church

Iran is putting its foot down on one of its most pressing issues – the name of the gulf that the country borders. To the Arab countries in the south, it is the Arabian Gulf. To the Iranians, it is … Continue reading →

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Iran Wants To Be Compensated For World War II

Posted on January 14, 2010 by Glenn Church

Iran wants to be compensated for World War II. Actually, both World Wars, but the major claim is against the British, Americans and Soviets from 1941 onward. Iran was occupied by the British and Soviets after Iran declared its neutrality, … Continue reading →

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Iran Offers A Gift With A Catch

Posted on December 7, 2009 by Glenn Church

What country do you think this picture represents? Egypt? Tunisia? Yemen? None of these. Try Bolivia. Those women in the hijabs are not Muslims either. They are Catholics. Iran generously provided $1.2 million in funding for a hospital in El … Continue reading →

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Iranian Television Bans Makeup

Posted on December 3, 2009 by Glenn Church

Do you remember last week’s story about the Bulgarian scientist who claimed that aliens were here, and that he was trying to communicate with them by reading crop circles? If you don’t recall, here is the link to the story. … Continue reading →

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Iranian Moral Police Want Mannequins Covered Up

Posted on September 22, 2009 by Glenn Church

Iranian police are confronting that country’s morality problems head on. Shopkeepers have been warned to cover up their mannequins or else. The new rules require the mannequins to wear a hijab and not show bodily curves. Reuters reported: “Using unusual … Continue reading →

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Iranian Demonstrators Turn Against Hezbollah

Posted on September 21, 2009 by Glenn Church

Last week, a pro-Palestinian rally staged by the Iranian government was countered by an anti-government rally. In their demonstration, the protesters shouted chants criticizing their governments allegiance with Hamas and Hezbollah. The reason for the hatred for these organizations in … Continue reading →

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Iran May Allow First Transsexual Marriage

Posted on September 13, 2009 by Glenn Church

Iran may become the site of Islam’s first legally sanctioned transgender marriage. While homosexuality is considered a sin in the Islamic Republic, transexuality is seen an illness with a cure. The cure in the eyes of the hard line Muslim clerics … Continue reading →

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For Ahmadinejad, Elected Does Not Confer Legitimacy

Posted on August 5, 2009 by Glenn Church

Some are criticizing Robert Gibbs for saying that the Obama administration recognizes Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as “the elected leader” of Iran. Of course, this is being considered a surrender to the Iranians so negotiations can proceed on nuclear weapons and a number … Continue reading →

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