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I was almost 7 when the so called "ISLAMIC" people came to my country and destroyed it. Why? I tell you why because they were (AKHOONDS) and they didn't belong in a modern country anymore and god forbid this could not happen. I love my country and even though I wasn't more than just a child when the regim changed I still Love my KING AND MY QUEEN. They represented my country IRAN the way it was supposed to be represented, but these so called muslims were powerhungry and did not a home, and back then we were not hungry... Have you guys heard of the fact "keep iranian hungry and arabs full" well unfortunatley that's what happened to us. WE WERE ENTIRELY TO FULL. Well we got what we deserved, some of us left the country for one reason or another. My parents left Iran when I was 13 or 14 years old. Now Iam 30 and married with two girls. I am married to an American guy and it's so hard for me to explain to him why I love my country so much and why my kids have Persian names. MARAL va NOOSHA. WHY? cause they are half me, and I am Iranian even though I can't go back to iran... one because of the fact that I have an American husband who is not a Muslim. And two because I am a monarchy beliver. Some people might think what does she know, true I was a child when monarchy left my country, but I know it didn't turn to the better. Let me tell you what Shahanshah Aryamehr was a kindhearted man and that's what got him out of his precious country. He build apartments for the poor who lived in Halabiabad and does any of you know what the poor homeless people did with their apartments that they got for free? ANYBODY? Well I know... they sold them and moved back to halabiabad. I told my American
husband that when the Reza Shah II goes back to Iran I am going to. Wether you want
to follow or not but I'll go. I was 7 when the regim changed but to this WHEN I hear
EY IRAN EY MARZE PORGOHAR EY KHAKAT SARCHESHMEYE HONAR... I stand up and sing with
it and that's my way salute my country and my king.
Dear Mr. Samiei, [A
different sort of Christmas] IranShah(R) Institute,
Thank you,thank you so much for sharing these deeply impressive pictures of "Khorramshahr forever". It makes many of us feel ashamed of the super-demanding creatures we are, not appreciating what we have in our lives, but wanting more and more. Panic seizes one, looking at those sad eyes of a devoted father keeping faith to whatever he believes in,keeping faith to love,love and love. Let's appreciate our lives,all the wonderful things that the nature has given us. Let's keep on believing in love; the way they do.
Once in a while, there is a piece in Iranian.com which is absolutely outstanding [Khorramshahr forever]. Omid Salehi's photo essay is on such piece. Brilliant. War has long-term consequences, and there are members of the Iranian society who still endure the price of defending our homeland.
In response to "Moody Rudi", I still can remember Bobby Batista's strabismic eyes on CNN during the Persian
Gulf War Episode II.
I would like to thank you on behalf of our community for your letter of support
and your actions [against the detention of Iranians by the INS]. Amir Shoja Hi, I am looking for one of my olds friends called Shaida Fardad. I lost her years
ago. I heard that she was in USA about 20 years ago. If anyone could help me to find
here I will really appreceiate it.
You may or may not be able to help me or direct me to someone or somewhere that
can. My father is Iranian and divorced from my mother who is British about 12 years
ago. I have not seen or heard from him since. I am now 20 years old and would like
to know how i could find him. I just have his name. He may be living in Britain or
Iran however i am positive i still have other famliy in Iran. Thank you
AMERICAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL TEHRAN 1946-7 - 1958-9 I'M TRYING TO GET IN TOUCH WITH ODETTE OBADIAN. LOST TOUCH EARLY '50s. IF YOU'RE OUT THERE SOMEWHERE AND YOU GET THIS MESSAGE, GET IN TOUCH. SHAHLA, TOO, IS LOOKING FOR YOU.
I really enjoyed your website as a cultural attempt. The photographer Mr. OSKOEE who has won many prizes in movie making has done his best to cover the character of his subject in his photos. The design and presentation of the book separate it as a book different form all photographic book one has seen before. To have the photo down load it form their website Yassavoli.com.
IN response to "We
don't need a leader, we need a mentality", obviously, you are either too
simple or too narrow-minded to raise such a question. I will, however, try to answer
it in as a simple manner as possible. Wales, Scotland etc) they would rather have Monarchy. If you had an open mind
and geniuine affection and love for Iran, and if you were familiar with the history
of Iran and the ethnic diversity of Iranian nation, you would understand that the
best safeguard for preserving the unity of the nation and sovereignty of Iran as
a whole (and preventing Iran from turning into Iranistan) is having constitutional
monarchy as the system of state.
I am a girl from iran.One of my cousins has com to US about two years ago.We didn't find him;he was in prosecution in iran for the embezzlement he did.The police in here searched for him a lot but didn't find him. He also took some loans from some people ,but didn't return their money and escaped away to US.Among those losers were my father who got nearly bankrupt for losing his money this way. I wanted to know if i could be informed of the lists of immigrants there ASAP,
or if you can help me find his name or adress or emailin the internet.
Thanks to iranian.com for publishing my letter [Why do Muslims hate the Jews?]. I started receiving answers and one thing is common in the emails : "The Muslims do not hate the Jews". Injustice and cruelty are hated. All your emails will be brought to the attention of my colleagues and whoever I meet in this Buddhist country where I live in. I might publish some of the good points in our Chinese community newspaper. I do not support biased negative publicity. The Muslims must work triple time now to show the light of their Holy book. We are wondering what is happening to the Muslims especially their solution to what they perceive as grave problems. Even if my countrymen as a whole do not believe in Islam, everyone is ready to grab a better ideology and if Islam can provide that., I think that most of us will say "WHY NOT?" I hope to receive more mails. Thanks and regards,
I personally hate Ariel Sharon his gang in Likud. I personally hate those who advocate the expulsion of Palestinians by force or by making life so unbearable that they would pack up and go. I personally hate those who donate money and resources to the State of Israel to maintain the status quo. But do I hate Jews? NO! [Why do Muslims hate the Jews?] I hate the people I mentioned because they are supporting an unjust movement that brings suffering and pain to the people of this world. I hate Palestinian suicide bombers who kill innocent civilians going about their business. I hate anyone in the Palestinian Authority who supports violence against Israelis. I hate anyone who donates money and resources to the Palestinian Intifida to maintain the status quo. But do I hate Palestinians? NO! I hate the people I mentioned because they are supporting an unjust movement that brings suffering suffering and pain to the people of this world. I don't care about religion, colour, language and nationality. I am a human being who happened to be born in Iran as you are a human being who happened to be born somewhere on this planet. I love and respect anyone who does anything to ease the pain and suffering of humans. You can include Doctors Without Borders or those feeding the starving people of Africa to that list. I hate and despise anyone who does anything to add to the pain and suffering of humans. You can include Israeli and Palestinian terrorists to that list. Long live humanity!!!
do you or any of your readers remember a place in Tehran, a back street on the outskirts of town where if you drove your car into that street and then stopped, turned off the engine and put the gear shift into neutral, the car would or would appear to roll uphill?! I swear to God! If it was an optical illusion, it was truely amazing. Some of my friends took me there only one time, did I dream this or does anyone else remember that place? And if so, what is the explanation? Cheers,
Hello Nazanin, You are reminding me of two writers. One is Graham Greene and another is Ahmad Mahmoud (only his first book "Hamsayeha"). If I want to describe the way Graham Greene writes I have only one word and that
work is: Smooth. And that's pretty much the same thing in your writings. So, take your features (Smoothness and Deepness!) and take writing seriously. I think you are good. Let more people know that. Cheers,
I liked the exposition on the CNN Rudi [Moody Rudi]. However, it is an opinion of an Iranian intellectual for other naggers, with a congested memory lane, looking through a kaleidoscope, sitting behind a steamed window at a foggy high noon. Rudi must be appraised in her milieu including the audience. To expect a grubby, depressed, well-read, unfocused subject-wise, to chatter with the author is equivalent to not understanding the media, the message, the messenger, the temporal spike, the corporate process, the news delivery tradition, and the targeted recipients. The author needs to tune to a marginal medium of a political color of his liking. His exquisite elucidation is utterly out of relevancy. I know people who admire Rudi. Sam Baran, PhD
I am looking for my friend Farid Zandehbezadeh he came to england in 1977 or later. I need to find him. Please write to me at AdamAdam2002uk@Aol.com! He is from Abadan. his mom's family is Salahshour. And we been calss m8. Thanx
Aaakh bemeeram baraatoon! [What's
next?] Then why are they arresting you? Well done Bush, distinguish the real immigrant
and the agents of Mullahs.
In his article on Constitutional Monarchy [There must be a reason], "Sen" used the following quote from Bahaullah the founder of the Bahai faith, while referring to Bahaullah as one of the "great political thinkers of Iran":
There are 2 issues in Sen's article which need clarification and/or correction;
first, Sen stops short of continuing with Bahaullah's quote where it explicitly says
that the monarch needs to be "just". What are the standards of justice
and whether or not ordinary humans of today are capable of meeting the standards
of true justice is another important topic in and of itself.
I was sitting in the office and browsing the Web when I ran into this news. Reuters reports that Feds Detain Hundreds of Iranian, Middle Eastern Immigrants in California [What's next?]. I was shocked. It's a sad day in America. This country that claims to be a Country of Immigrants and the land of the free
has outdone itself. Next will be the camps. And maybe 40/50 years from now the then
government in the US will apologies?
Mr. Turner, [Anti-Islamic,
pro-Western] Abbas Soltani
Dear Fritz, [Bubba
in German]
i read your article about Rudy Bakhtiar or Baktiar or Bacteria what ever the hell her last name is. i think she is snobbish and ugly witch that comes with a weired glasses once a while and the hair looks likes plastic. ah she is just obnoxious. i like Asieh Namdar and of course Chritiane Amanpour but Rudy needs to change her attitude specially when it comes to news about iran she acts in a way like who cares? people like her don't undrestand thee pain of millions of iranians who were forced to leave iran thinking we are going to be better here. well keep up the good work and good luck,
There is nothing wrong with the way Ruddy Bakhtiar presents the news [Moody Rudi]. The writer of the article seems to prefer watching Islamic Republic of Iran 's news or he may have personal problems. B A Diba
Mr. Massombagi, I am writing in regards to your recent article, "Moody Rudi" which effectively brands Rudi Bakhtiar of CNN as a shallow, little puppet. Although I disagree with the essence of the article, I do admit that Rudi is indeed an animated person whose gestures dominate the screen and perhaps she has once or twice managed to smile out of place. But let's leave her aside for a minute and return to your keen observance!! I wonder, since you can note the subtle high-lites of Rudi's hair, surely you must have noticed the tone and gestures of the others as well. Yes, I am referring to many of the other anchors whose demeanor and attitude, in reporting the news, especially when it comes to the Middle East reeks with what I'd like to call the new genre of fascism!?! The tone thickens, the eyes widen, suddenly you are propelled to look around and make sure that you are not in Nazi Germany!!! Another example would be when they invite a Middle Eastern-American on the show and then manage to effectively tear him up into little pieces. I wonder if next time you might want to treat the more serious issue and leave poor Rudi alone. I for one am a Rudi fan. I love to see Persian women succeed even if they do smile a little too much. But I do cringe when I see the marriage of American arrogance and ignorance on the screen. I hope you'll post my response! Sincerely Yours,
Dear Amir,
Dear Readers: Racial profiling may seem unfair, and it is...yet, a rational mind would say, "Eighty year old anglo-Saxon grandfathers are not likely to be terrorists, but if I am looking for terrorists, I am going to look towards people who look quite similar to those whose pictures have been in the news since 9/11, men of a different complexion than the average black or white or brown American. And, if I were a loyal American, but a person of Iranian descent, I would, of course, be upset. In Iran, if they are looking for American spies or saboteurs, they are not necessarily going to look at those who are obviously Iranian by birth, but they are going to be suspicious of those of Anglo appearance. That, again, is rational thinking. Am I sorry that things have to be this way? Yes? Would I be apologetic? Of course, because I understand how upsetting it must be to people who come under suspicion, or even...get stopped and searched more often. Iranians will always be suspicious of Iraquiis, and I am certain that they can "tell the difference" even if I, an Anglo, cannot. Afghan people can tell the difference between their own people and Arabs, and 99 44/100 of Americans would not even know that there is a difference, at least, not until they went to war with them and life and death often meant the ability to tell the difference between them. Yes, I've been to Khorramshahr, and to Abadan, but back in 1944, and I was treated well (except for the merchant who took my money to do a very handsome, filagreed silver cigarette case for my father, and never sent it). In fact, when my father was 80 years old, his luggage was searched specifically at the airport one day and i was incensed...but that's another story. He looked a lot like Colonel Sanders in those days too! So, if "our" safety depends upon racial profiling to a degree, I say that it would be downright foolhardy to ignore it, and although I would apologize, and feel sympathetic to those who are subjected to it, I would still do it. And, if they too, had a similar situation, as they have had, they'd act in the same manner. If they didn't act prudently and intelligently, they'd eventually suffer the consequences. I am thankful for all and to all fellow citizens, but we must use our senses and intelligence until the day comes when we are all at peace...together. Utopian, perhaps, but isn't that always the goal? Sincerely,
I was born in Iran , but I have lived more than half of my life here, in US. Neither I , nor any one in my family was affected by the new INS rules. But somehow since all of these things have been happening , one thing keeps coming to my mind and that is my father's voice saying: naa daar ghorbat delam shaad-o na royee daar vatan daram. I will send a letter to my congressman, but how am I going to make him understand this game they are playing with people's life is wrong. My god ,we came here to be safe from ignorance and judgmental ideas based on religion, and look what happened Makes me think... what will come next? Atash I remember witnessing the tragedies of 9/11 on television, and seeing people jump
to their deaths, or be burried alive under tons of concrete... I could not imagine
a more horrible death.... And these were Iranians who presented to the INS voluntarily. Would terrorists
voluntarily go to the INS? Many of these Iranians have been here most of their lives,
for some this is their home. They have gone to high school, college and university
in the US, they have worked here, payed taxes, obeyed laws, and pursued their share
of the American dream. This has been the IRANIAN WAY of dealing with prejuidice. For example, when the
Arabs violated our land, and forced their religion down our throats, we outdid them
at their own religion. Now we must do the same. We must become better educated than
them, work harder than them, spend more money than them, infiltrate every aspect
of the government, educational systems etc etc etc......
This a copy of the letter I have sent to the Getty Museum
following the unjustifiable measures taken by the INS in the U.S. I personally believe
that cultural and educational institutes and academia have a great responsibility
in reacting to these measures and informing the public of the serious problems which
could be caused thereof. The J. Paul Getty Museum December 20, 2002
Just what exactly was the point of this article? [Freezing cold] Salari needs to get some new material for his articles. This one sucks the big weenie MAN.
This is the response to "Moody
Rudi",
Hallelujah! I love this man! Finally another intelligent Iranian who agrees with me [Moody Rudi]. I never felt guilty pointing out the fact that she was an "air-head" not only because of her unprofessional way of reading the news and the amount of make up she wore but because she is a disgrace to Iranian feminists. I once had this discussion with an Iranian man who thought she was beautiful because she is a size two. Never mind that moron. Beautiful women come in all shape and sizes and unless the man is a toothpick himself he would know that a size two is small and has nothing feminine (body parts) to look at. But that was not my concern. What outraged me was her stupidity in announcing to the world that her prized possession was a fur coat from Bergdorf Goodman where she had bought it on sale form $2500 to $500 and that she owned Escada and some Tahari clothes. Well that did. I stopped wearing my Tahari skirts and ended up giving them away fearing that I may be accused of being a bimboo like her. I would have thought an Iranian woman who has a chance to make a difference would be involved in projects that show she has brain and is making a difference and would not brag about designer clothes (by the way, in my state one can get Escada at their outlet store dirt cheap but I do not like the clothes anyway). I was so worng. I have tremendous respect for Christina Amanpour because she is always the ultimate professional. She never tries to be a fashionable person and she impresses us with her intelligent questions . Ms. Bakhtiar on the other hand, is an embarrassment to Iranian women and I bet you without all that make up she is not pretty and her eyes are crossed and the hair color is so unnatural it hits you in the face. I click when I see her. Let's hope she finds a superficial husband so she can spend her time shopping for bargains and stop giving the viewers a bad mage of Iranian women.
Aghaye Ketabchi, [Iranian
of the Day]
Dear Mr. Ashtiani, I read your article "A Night On The Silk Road". The Silk road has always conjured up images to me of romance... starry nights, caravans, and the soft sounds of walking camels stepping through the sands of the desert. Your article gave me other beautiful images... bursting in my mind in intricate detail. You are an gifted writer to give the reader such pleasure. I just wanted to send you this short note to thank you, Mr. Farrokh A. Ashtiani...
I am looking forward to reading more of your stories... as I will not be able to
get this one out of my mine for a very, very long time... Mahtab M
"The Earth is but one country and Mankind its citizens" - Bahaullah.
Please, what are a bunch of Muslim Iranians going to seriously say? It amazes
me how these Muslim Iranians can continue to bash Bahais, yet they have this weird
interest in talking about them - it is some how sick - "the exotic other"....
it just is totally wrong if you ask me... Bahais recognize ranian is a Nationality it is not a Fraternity or Sorority.
Here's the latest quote from Iran's foreign minister: "America's approach since Sept. 11 has been to fight terrorism through the use of force and violence, the same language used by terrorists,'' Iranian Foreign Minister Kamal Kharrazi said at a news conference on Sunday. Kharrazi said U.S. policies have promoted "global insecurity, anti-Islamic sentiments and clashes among cultures.'' This comes from a government that has done everything in it's power to de-stablilize the Middle East. Furthermore, the U.S. gets NO credit for our considerable financial and humanitarian assistance to the Palestinians, the humanitarian aid to Afghanistan we've sent for the past five years even when the hostile Taliban were in power, the thousands of Muslim lives saved in Bosnia and Kosovo by the prescence of U.S. forces. Instead, all we've heard from Tehran is the steady "Great Satan" drumbeat of anti-Americanism, which has contributed heavily to the current climate. Enough already. This anti-Islamic moniker was fabricated by Khomeini 20 years ago. It was a lie then and it's a lie now. Maybe it's too much to ask for the Muslim world to show the slightest bit of gratitude, but we certainly don't deserve to be demonized.
I hope these guys [IAR] don't become as commericial as Aryalive.com or iranian.com. I'm starting to think that your site is no more a quality forum of ideas. Money seems to be sacred, ha? Chaker, Masood REPLY: You think i'm making money out of this? :)))) Have a great 2003. -- Jahanshah Javid
Iran's budding aerospace industry is centered around Shahinshahr, a city near Isfahan, founded and developed by my family . In view of the lackluster performance and safety of Russian and Ukrainian technologies being integrated in Iran's aerospace industries, a wise aerospace industrial and development policy might suggest diversifying the sources of expertise/technology being adopted by Iran. A suggestion might be the inexpensive wholesale acquisition and redeployment of a recently insolvent German aerospace manufacturer named Fairchild Dornier to Shahinshahr, with the gradual objective of transferring all design and manufacturing expertise to domestic entities. The government of Iran could make this exercise both successful and viable by committing to purchasing a significant portion of the output of such an "acquired domesticated" entity. Interestingly, some of the same Russian aerospace firms possibly supplying Iran
are looking to acquire Fairchild Dornier to integrate its technologies for resale
to their customers...the way I see it, why should the government of Iran go through
expensive Russian middlemen to acquire German aerospace technologies that could be
acquired directly and redeployed domestically. More January 6, 2003 letters >>>
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