The danger of a new war in the Middle East is increasing every day. The war drums are beating ever louder, especially in Israel. Hands Off the People of Iran is hosting this weekend conference in order to highlight the dynamics behind the sabre rattling. Sessions include:
- Saturday April 21
War, imperialism and the capitalist crisis
– Mike Macnair, Communist Party of Great Britain
– Istvan Meszaros, invited
Israel, Iran and the Middle East
– Moshe Machover, Israeli socialist and founder of Matzpen
– Anahita Hosseini, exiled Iranian student
The political economy of the Iranian regime
– Mohamed R. Shalgouni, Rahe Kargar/Organisation of Revolutionary Workers in Iran
– Yassamine Mather, chair of Hands Off the People or Iran
Solidarity with the people in Iran
– John McDonnell MP
– Donnache De Long, president of National Union of Journalists (NUJ)
– Sarah McDonald, participant of marathon in aid of Workers Fund Iran
