Iranian-born Israeli Sentenced as Spy for Tehran
Payvand Iran News / VOA
27-Apr-2009 (17 comments)

An Israeli court has sentenced an Iranian-born Israeli to four years in prison on charges of spying for the Islamic republic. Court officials say the defendant delivered classified information to Iranian agents in Turkey. They did not identify the accused, and Iran has not commented on the sentencing. Tensions between Israel and Iran have been on the rise. Last week at a United Nations racism conference, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad called Israel a "cruel and repressive racist regime" for its treatment of the Palestinians.

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To Anonymous Irani

by Educator (not verified) on Wed Apr 29, 2009 09:35 AM PDT

Haj agha go educate yourself! that's Salvador Dali's picture.


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Gol-dust you are right about Kaveh's picture!

by Anonymous Irani (not verified) on Tue Apr 28, 2009 05:58 PM PDT

His picture looks like the picture of those 40's and 50's scary movies actors.Kaveh nothing personal:))


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Relax guys!

by Advisor (not verified) on Tue Apr 28, 2009 02:38 PM PDT


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چقدر چرند باید بشنویم؟

hamvatan (not verified)
Mon Apr 27, 2009 05:48 PM PDT

انگار همه دنیا فقط میروند ایران برای جاسوسی. حالا ایران چی چی داره که این همه جاسوس ریخته اونجا؟؟
فکر نکنم اینقدر جاسوس به روسیه رفته باشه.


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Kaveh Nouraee

Nothing Personal Taken

by Kaveh Nouraee on Mon Apr 27, 2009 05:40 PM PDT

I can't stand your photo either!


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gol-dust

They call one "Iranian-born" when spy, Israeli when a president!

by gol-dust on Mon Apr 27, 2009 05:25 PM PDT

Do you honestly think petition is going to make any difference?I never read Kaveh's postings since I cannot stand the photo! Sorry, I just cannot focus on the writings. Nothing personal!


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Kaveh Nouraee

Anon8

by Kaveh Nouraee on Mon Apr 27, 2009 03:04 PM PDT

Yes spying is indeed serious.

But you call for justice.....based upon what? The standards of the IRI?


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I AM NOT for releasing him.

by Anonymous8 (not verified) on Mon Apr 27, 2009 02:29 PM PDT

spying is a serious matter. if he knowingly broke his country's laws, he should get justice, not release.


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Kaveh Nouraee

Of course I'm for releasing him

by Kaveh Nouraee on Mon Apr 27, 2009 01:41 PM PDT

Are you surprised that this isn't getting any airtime?

The way some people act around here, I'm surprised they haven't called for this story to be deleted from the site entirely.

As for Khamenei, we're just going to be far apart on that one.


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Abarmard

Again Kaveh

by Abarmard on Mon Apr 27, 2009 01:16 PM PDT

It's not as black and white :)

If khamenei steps further from his position and in REALITY decides to practice his lawful power, then he will be kicked out. No doubt about it. 

Now back to this news, what do you say if we start a blog and write to the world media for the immediate release of this innocent Iranian?

How interesting that this one didn't get as much air time.


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Bavafa

totally agree with Anonymous8

by Bavafa on Mon Apr 27, 2009 12:42 PM PDT

Mehrdad


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Kaveh Nouraee

Abarmard

by Kaveh Nouraee on Mon Apr 27, 2009 12:21 PM PDT

So you're suggesting that "Supreme Leader" is a merely a title, which would render Khamenei a figurehead.

Sorry, but I don't agree with that. You can call this a "republic" all you like, Islamic or otherwise, but Iran is ruled by a dictatorship. It may not be an absolute dicatorship, like North Korea, but it is a dictatorship nonetheless. The oxymoron "Islamic Republic" fools no rational thinking person into believing otherwise.

The appearance of multiple political parties doesn't mean that power is scattered. There are 223 registered political parties in Iran, and all of them had to be cleared for approval by the "Guardian Council". Despite being elected by popular vote, the Majlis has no power to act without the authority of the Guardian Council. 290 Majlis members who can have their vote shot down by six Guardian Council members.

So much for your asserton that no one group can have ultimate say.

The hierarchy of power for this farce leads directly to....Khamenei.


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It's a 2 way street (maybe 3 way with US)

by Anonymous8 (not verified) on Mon Apr 27, 2009 11:32 AM PDT

we have to wait until Israel changes from a lunatic administration too.


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Abarmard

No Kaveh

by Abarmard on Mon Apr 27, 2009 11:25 AM PDT

It's not as black and white. These days the politicians from different countries have realized that Iran is not similar in the systematic format as N. Korea, Egypt or Persian Gulf States. Although the government has many shortcomings, but the power is scattered around the system that no one group or party can have a ultimate say.


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Kaveh Nouraee

How Will Things Change

by Kaveh Nouraee on Mon Apr 27, 2009 10:45 AM PDT

as long as Khamenei is there to call the shots? After all, no matter who is "president", Khamenei is still "The Boss".


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Abarmard

I agree

by Abarmard on Mon Apr 27, 2009 09:55 AM PDT

That's what US is waiting for also. At this point, Ahmadinejad is too big of a liability for Iran.


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Darius Kadivar

Can't Wait till the Elections ...

by Darius Kadivar on Mon Apr 27, 2009 06:38 AM PDT

Lets Hope the Upcoming elections will pave the way to the reformists otherwise I really don't see how any kind of constructive change will occur inside Iran or in our country's relationship with the US or Israel with Ahmadinejad in office.

 


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