Iran-Iraq War The Iran-Iraq war was a brutal war that eradicated thousands of lives. Some say that “ It was a big mistake” or “wasn’t meant to be.” Both sides argued their own perspective‚ in a matter that they were more accurate than the other‚ or that even it wasn’t their fault. They merely believed that it was each other who were accountable for the war. Iran and Iraq had always been old rivals; some could have even said that they were like “God or satin.” Particularly‚ they would dispute
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Iran Nuclear Conflict The world was shocked to hear in 2002 that Iran was under the stage of activating nuclear weapons after Iranian dissidents publicized the existence of secret nuclear facilities. This grew fear in other countries for the unknown reasons of what Iran would do with this recently found power‚ and how this could sprout out into the other countries. This could lead to a conflict‚ from a country that has never been in favor of USA. Since‚ 2003 Iran has processed 10 metric tons of
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The champions of democracy from both of our nations fought for a number of years‚ until we won. On behalf of one hundred million of Iranians in our beloved country of Iran‚ I would like to extend our warmest regards to the American citizens‚ Secretary John Kerry‚ Vice President Biden‚ the President of the United States of America‚ alongside your loved ones. Mr. President‚ thank you for the New Year wishes. Very nice and very kind of you. You and l‚ alongside peaceful deal makers of our nations made
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Waldon | Iran – Iraq War | Iran-Iraq War (1980-1988) The Iran-Iraq War permanently altered the course of Iraqi history. It strained Iraqi political and social life‚ and led to severe economic dislocations. Viewed from a historical perspective‚ the outbreak of hostilities in 1980 was‚ in part‚ just another phase of the ancient Persian-Arab conflict that had been fueled by twentieth-century border disputes. Many observers‚ however‚ believe that Saddam Hussein ’s decision to invade Iran was a personal
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“Iran nuclear program can only be stopped by military means.” To what extent do you agree with this statement? In November 2011 the International Atomic Energy Agency reported that it had “serious concerns regarding possible military dimensions to Iran’s nuclear program”. Iran’s Central Bank was sanctioned and the European Union has imposed an embargo on Iranian oil. Right after Iranian President Mr. Mahmoud Ahmadinejad announced that he will close the Strait of Hormuz if EU persists on its
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Iran Hostage Crisis The Iran Hostage Crisis lasted for 444 days and went from 4 November 1979 to 20 January 1981. This crisis happened only after a long time friend and ally‚ the Shah of Iran‚ was ousted from power and left Iran in January 1979. A revolutionary leader named Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini came to power in Iran when he returned in February 1979. Khomeini started rhetoric against the United States as the "Great Satan" that provided young Iranian students a reason to storm the U.S
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The issues of tourism in Iran It is strongly considered that tourism is the most rapidly growing industry in both developing and developed countries. One must consider tourism as a means of creating new jobs and reducing unemployment in different parts of the world. The effects of tourism have also been measured as a profitable and entrepreneurial industry. Iran‚ formerly Persia‚ has a large number and wide variety of tourist attractions which gives it a strong potential for tourism growth
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The Iran Iraq war officially began on Sept. 22‚ 1980‚ with an Iraqi land and air invasion of western Iran‚ although Iraq representatives to the UN maintained that Iran had been engaging in artillery attacks on Iraqi towns since Sept. 4. Iraqi president Saddam Husain claimed the war was actually a territorial dispute over the Shatt al Arab‚ a waterway that empties into the Persian Gulf and forms the boundary between Iran and Iraq. Iraq’s foreign minister‚ Sa’adoun Hammadi‚ stated to the UN Security
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HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES Is Iran A Threat to International Security? Human rights in Iran are not very respected. Women in Iran and their rights: Although women can vote and run for Parliament‚ if they do not follow the social norms‚ they are subject to beatings and torture for violating the norms. Although women do have certain rights‚ their rights are limited: A woman inherits half of the share of her brothers. A woman needs her husband’s permission to work outside the home or to leave
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What is organ trafficking? * Trade involving inner human organs (heart‚ liver‚ kidneys) * For organ transplants * Illegal in all countries except Iran BACKGROUND IN IRAN: * Takes from both cadavers (13%) & donors * Law was passed in 2000 * Iranians cannot sell to non-citizens HOW: * Find donor/seller * Some people advertise their kidneys by writing their blood type and phone number on walls opposite major hospitals in graffiti style * OR * Non-profit
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