George Bush, in his annual state of the union address, highlighted so-called Iranian-backed extremism in the Middle East. The reality in Iran, however, is rarely examined by the mainstream media. Noted Iranian writer Nasrin Alavi, now based in London, argues that Ahmadinejad’s regime is decreasing in popularity due to its economic failures and overblown rhetoric:…
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Killing for black gold
A new documentary, Battle for Basra, outlines the struggles over the city and its vast oil reserves. Suffice to say, this is the real significance of the war and why the carnage will continue for years to come: