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Why the reformist leaders ultimately will fail.
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ANALYSIS
Understanding political divisions and advocating human rights
President Obama has gotten it right: while expressing in clear terms that his statements are in no way meant to intrude in the sovereign affairs of Iran, he has cited America’s respect for human rights and support for the rule of law in Iran. While Washington should not be seen to be interfering in Iranian domestic affairs, it should nevertheless not shy away. As is necessary in confronting all nations threatening human rights, the Obama administration must at all times adopt and implement a human rights centred diplomacy towards Iran - stressing the obligation of Iranian authorities to respect the human rights of their citizens
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بسوی سازمان ملل برای تجمع در روز ٢٤ سپتامبر در پشتیبانی ازخواسته مردم ایران برای استقرار دموکراسی و حقوق بشر و در اعتراض به محمود احمدی نژاد
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BUSINESS
Strengthening export controls to prevent Iran from easily circumventing sanctions
by Michael Jacobson
According to the Justice Department, in fiscal year 2008, the number of criminal export control cases rose to 145 -- with Iran clearly the top enforcement priority, accounting for more than 20 cases -- up from 110 the year before. Companies and individuals were prosecuted for sending a wide range of sensitive technology to Iran, including missile guidance systems, military aircraft parts, and components for improvised explosive devices. This enforcement trend has continued into 2009. Shipping giant DHL, after acknowledging the illegal transfer of goods to Iran, Syria, and Sudan, paid a $9.4 million fine earlier this month to the U.S. government
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another step in restoring Iranian pride
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That is a problem for century and millions of philosopher and religious people and theologies have tried to answer this question
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سلام به جوانان وکودکان ایرانی به مردان و زنانی که با هدیه گوهران جان و ناموس و شکنجه شدن روح و جسم خود برای سر بلندی ایران و آزادی مردم همه نوع تحقیر و آزار را تحمل میکنند
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