UN praises Iranian 'co-operation'
BBC
04-Oct-2009 (15 comments)

The head of the UN nuclear watchdog has said relations with Iran are shifting from confrontation to co-operation. Mohamed ElBaradei, who is visiting Tehran, said this was a "critical moment" and urged Iran to be as transparent as possible.

The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency also announced inspectors would visit Tehran's newly revealed uranium enrichment plant on 25 October.

Iran denies concerns it is developing a nuclear weapons capability. The US had urged the Iranian government to give the IAEA "unfettered access" within two weeks to the site disclosed last month. The uranium enrichment facility is located near the city of Qom.

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Bijan A M

Shah Gholam

by Bijan A M on Mon Oct 05, 2009 03:07 AM PDT

Thanks for your comment. If, being proud of my Iranian culture and heritage makes me a nationalist, then I am one. And, no I don’t advocate any form of military attack on Iran. Not because I have family and relatives there but because it is wrong. It will not lead to an Iran free of IRI (IMHO). However, I believe those courageous souls who put their lives at risk to confront IRI deserve every support in any form that it may come to accomplish their goal. To sit here and defend IRI just because we are Iranian (regardless of our rational and reasoning) is betraying those who shout “death to dictator” in Iran. That’s my entire point.

By-the-way, you never answered my questions in your other news post. So, I repeat it here, maybe I have better luck this time:

 “would you please define for an uneducated person like me what is meant by Zionism? Who is a Zionist? Is there such a thing as a “good” Zionist? And one more question: do you believe in a two state solution?”

Regards


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by Shepesh on Wed Nov 25, 2009 02:38 AM PST

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JJ

by Kaveh Parsa on Sun Oct 04, 2009 07:33 PM PDT

I second sag koochooloo's idea.

Bijan,

well said

Kaveh


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JJ

by sag koochooloo on Sun Oct 04, 2009 07:22 PM PDT

How about having a "Non-Zionist Accusation Day" on this website, so that people can concentrate on contributing to articles, instead of using the "Z" word as an excuse to intimidate others?


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Shah Ghollam

Zionism, Israel, Bush,

by Shah Ghollam on Sun Oct 04, 2009 07:20 PM PDT

Zionism, Israel, Bush, Neo-con,… has nothing to do with this distrust. We don’t have to stand up for IRI out of our pride to be Iranian. This “lakkehe nang” (soil of shame) should be washed off of our brilliant culture and proud heritage. Be an Iranian, don’t defend IRI? Please…

If you are a nationalist, then it won't be difficult to connect the dots between Zinists, Neu-cons, Bush and so on the well being of Iran. Ahmadinejad's government is not even a blimp on Iranian history. Expand your horizon and see the big picture on Iran, because if people don't the same entities that you so don't in your blind spot may Nuke Iran to anhilation. But since you live here, who are you to care, right?

 


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kharmagas

Khar khodeti Bijan

by kharmagas on Sun Oct 04, 2009 06:28 PM PDT

Aren't you the same Zionist (yes, Zionist not just a Jewish hamvatan) who along with Zion was advocating preemptive attack of Iran ... now you claim to know what is best for Iran ....., give me a break ..., Khar khodeti ....


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Too late I'm afraid

by sag koochooloo on Sun Oct 04, 2009 06:21 PM PDT

Jokes are about timing Ostaad. Anyway, you're not as grumpy as Bijan. I just love the way Bijan writes grumpily, I can imagine him tapping away .... (and he is consistently right which is another reason I like him - no nonsense truth).


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Ostaad

Bijan and sagtooleh, allow me to reveal something about...

by Ostaad on Sun Oct 04, 2009 06:14 PM PDT

my avatar. If either of you come close enough and look directly at my avatar, you'll realize I'm holding a mirror ;<)


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Bijan

by sag koochooloo on Sun Oct 04, 2009 05:55 PM PDT

Your avatar speaks volume about the quality and extent of your understanding

Bijan you really made me laugh. You sound really grumpy but quite spot on with your comments about IRI in articles. More please.    :-)


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Bijan A M

Now we have two

by Bijan A M on Sun Oct 04, 2009 05:14 PM PDT

arrogant, “know it all” characters on this site. One of each gender. So, sir, you are the only one who knows what’s in Iran’s best interest and the rest of us should open our eyes and ears so we can understand and see the way you see things. After all you are the wise one, you are the oosta.

Your avatar speaks volume about the quality and extent of your understanding.

I believe this is the end of our exchange. There is nothing more that I can learn from you.

Have a great evening.  

Now, this is nuffsaid….  


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Ostaad

Bijan, once you learn to separate Iran and its interests from...

by Ostaad on Sun Oct 04, 2009 04:44 PM PDT

the current regime's shenanigans, you'll see what I'm talking about. Until then, keep your eyes and ears open in order to learn something.

On another note, I live in the "West" and I love it. I'm sorry you missed that too. Well, as some grownups have said before, live and learn.

nuffsaid.


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Bijan A M

Ostaad

by Bijan A M on Sun Oct 04, 2009 12:48 PM PDT

Sir,

I don’t know what your motives and drivers are on this site. I don’t know you, but based on almost every post you have on this site, you are at best a nationalist full of hatred for whatever the west stands for, good or bad. Even if you are against the rule of IRI, you are willing to give your life for anything that is said against IRI.

As I posted in another post the problem is equating IRI as being Iranian where there is absolutely nothing Iranian about IRI. So, please stop insinuating and insulting any patriot Iranian who honestly criticizes and shows distrust for IRI. Lack of trust for whatever IRI does or says is entirely understandable, legitimate and defendable, regardless of what the west has done and continues to do.

 Zionism, Israel, Bush, Neo-con,… has nothing to do with this distrust. We don’t have to stand up for IRI out of our pride to be Iranian. This “lakkehe nang” (soil of shame) should be washed off of our brilliant culture and proud heritage. Be an Iranian, don’t defend IRI? Please…


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Ostaad

JJ what part of "cooperation" don't you understand?

by Ostaad on Sun Oct 04, 2009 11:39 AM PDT

Your "smart remark" 
reminds me of that Iranian masal that says, "shah bakhsheed vali shahgholi nabakhsheed". The US and IAEA have publicly announced they are pleased with Iran's cooperation regarding Iran's perfectly legal nuclear program.

If you have any doubts, I suggest that you read more credible sources. Please let me know if you need any assistance. I'll be happy to help anyway I can.


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NOT_AK69

'Co-operation' or 'Corrupt-operation'

by NOT_AK69 on Sun Oct 04, 2009 09:30 AM PDT

The IR plays chess while Obama and the UN play checkers.

AK69 WAS HERE


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Shah Ghollam

Now

by Shah Ghollam on Sun Oct 04, 2009 09:22 AM PDT

Maniye co-operation ro ham fahmidim

 

Are you sure you did?


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