Mike Pouraryan
OV Iran Watch (5/17/2010): G15 & Other Comments
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Never a Dull Moment
The last number of weeks have been quite startling, to say the least. As I write this, Iran is in the midst of a National Holiday to commemorate the death of the Prophet Mohammad's Daughter, Fatima. Last night saw Ayatollah Khameini preside over a remembrance in Tehran. Iran's National News Network is now broadcasting reflections on the Prophet's Daughter and the lessons that can be learnt from her life.
Events in Iran continue to be as quite dynamic as ever on the political front. As the opposition continues to be under pressure, The Government tries to portray an aura of normalcy. In a few hours, The G-15 Meeting being held in Tehran is slated to begin. The Turkish Prime Minister, the Brazilian President, the President of Algeria and the President of Senegal have been among World Leaders who have arrived in Tehran for this occassion.
Some of these luminaries have been given an audience with Ayatollah Khameini, Iran's Supreme Leader (or Leader of the Revolution).
Iran continues its' Iran's continued attempt to fight the expected sanctions have taken on even more of an urgency in light of the move by the Western Powers. What I find especially quite startling is an apparent agreement struck between Brazil, Iran and Turkey for Fuel Swap. President Lula warned Iran that it should be focused on the peaceful use of nuclear weapons. The United States has underscored it. Yet, there is a concerted campaign to have Iran be portrayed as marching towards Nuclear Weapons. Whether that in fact is true or not remains to be seen.
On another note, it was gratifying news to hear that Iran had released the young French teacher's aide. She arrived in Paris yesterday and saw the French President. What I found quite ironic was that the killer of the late Sha's last Former Prime Minister was paroled and then expelled from France. The French noted that there was no swamp. When I saw this denial by the French Government, I laughed.
What will happen now? Will the Brazilians and the Turks succeed where others have failed? Will we see some sense of stability which is vital as Afghanistan Burns and Pakistan continues to be on the edge? Time will tell.
Events in Iran continue to be as quite dynamic as ever on the political front. As the opposition continues to be under pressure, The Government tries to portray an aura of normalcy. In a few hours, The G-15 Meeting being held in Tehran is slated to begin. The Turkish Prime Minister, the Brazilian President, the President of Algeria and the President of Senegal have been among World Leaders who have arrived in Tehran for this occassion.
Some of these luminaries have been given an audience with Ayatollah Khameini, Iran's Supreme Leader (or Leader of the Revolution).
Iran continues its' Iran's continued attempt to fight the expected sanctions have taken on even more of an urgency in light of the move by the Western Powers. What I find especially quite startling is an apparent agreement struck between Brazil, Iran and Turkey for Fuel Swap. President Lula warned Iran that it should be focused on the peaceful use of nuclear weapons. The United States has underscored it. Yet, there is a concerted campaign to have Iran be portrayed as marching towards Nuclear Weapons. Whether that in fact is true or not remains to be seen.
On another note, it was gratifying news to hear that Iran had released the young French teacher's aide. She arrived in Paris yesterday and saw the French President. What I found quite ironic was that the killer of the late Sha's last Former Prime Minister was paroled and then expelled from France. The French noted that there was no swamp. When I saw this denial by the French Government, I laughed.
What will happen now? Will the Brazilians and the Turks succeed where others have failed? Will we see some sense of stability which is vital as Afghanistan Burns and Pakistan continues to be on the edge? Time will tell.
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