Monthly Archives: December 2009

The Ashura of My Younger Years

Posted on December 26, 2009 by Abbas Djavadi
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December 27 is Ashura, the 10th day of the month Muharram of the Islamic calendar. It is commemorated to mark the day of martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the Prophet Muhammad’s grandson, in the year 61 of Hijra (680 AD). I … Continue reading →

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The Iranian Regime Would Do Anything to Survive

Posted on December 23, 2009 by Abbas Djavadi
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(In Czech language) Pro své přežití udělá íránský režim cokoli. Nedá se mu věřit Pohřeb ajatolláha Alího Montazerího, na němž v pondělí protestovaly desetitisíce Íránců, byl poslední ukázkou, v jak vratké situaci se letos íránský režim ocitl. Sporné volby, radikalizace … Continue reading →

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Iran Is Likely To See A Harsher Crackdown

Posted on December 15, 2009 by Abbas Djavadi
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There are fears that the Iranian regime may intensify the crackdown on the opposition in the next few weeks. Six months after a rigged presidential election wherein Mahmud Ahmadinejad was hastily confirmed the winner, the resistance has not disappeared despite … Continue reading →

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The Apocalypse, Messianism Define Ahmadinejad’s Policies

Posted on December 9, 2009 by Abbas Djavadi
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It’s both crazy and dangerous. Iran’s President Mahmud Ahmadinejad believes and acts on the expectation that the reappearance of the Hidden Imam is imminent, and that U.S. efforts in the Middle East are primarily focused on preventing his return. Shi’ite … Continue reading →

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