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Iran Nuclear Deal: A new period opens up in the Middle East

Written by Hamid Alizadeh Wednesday, 15 July 2015
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iran-dealYesterday, the long-awaited nuclear deal between Iran and six major world powers was signed. After 18 days of straight negotiations the parties announced a 100-page agreement which is to set in motion the scaling back of the Iranian nuclear agreement and the lifting of harsh sanctions on Iran. This brings to an end more than three decades of harsh economic sanctions imposed on Iran by US imperialism and marks a complete defeat of the US strategy of intimidation, blackmail and coercion of Iran.

 

The nuclear deal with Iran: What does it mean?

Written by Hamid Alizadeh Thursday, 16 April 2015
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Iran announcement Lausanne-European External Action Services-thOn Thursday, April 2, Iran and the world’s most powerful nations signed a preliminary outline agreement about Iran's nuclear programme. It also dealt with the various sanctions imposed on Iran by the US, UN and the European Union. This marks the beginning of the end of a 12 year standoff between the US and Iran. But what lies behind the negotiations and what does the deal mean?

 

Iranian students disrupt speech of reactionary editor of Keyhan daily (+ VIDEO)

Written by Hamid Alizadeh Wednesday, 17 December 2014
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shariatmadari-protestHossein Shariatmadari, the powerful editor of the Iranian right-wing daily Keyhan, was disrupted time and time again as he tried to speak at Tehran University on 13 December. The hundreds of students gathered in the call would interrupt him with slogans such as "Leave, interrogator!", "Keyhan, Israel congratulations on your unity", "Death to reaction" "Shame on you, liar, leave the university". This open defiance of the students clearly shook Shariatmadari, who as a close confidant of Ayatollah Khamenei is one of the most reactionary voices of the regime.

   

New edition of Iranian journal of the IMT is out!

Written by International Marxist Tendency Tuesday, 04 November 2014
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mobareze-18fpWe publish the latest edition of the Farsi journal of the IMT - Mobareze Tabaghati. In this edition you will find articles about the underlying tensions which are accumulating in Iran. We also take a look at the situation of the working class and its latest movments. There are also articles on Kobane as well as the 150th anniversary of the First International.

 

Iran: Nuclear Negotiations and the "Island of Stability"

Written by Hamid Alizadeh Tuesday, 14 October 2014
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Iran hunger 1 copy-thAs we get closer to the deadline for a deal on the nuclear negotiations, the question of “what now” is being asked by more and more people in Iran. The Rouhani government has bought itself time by turning the focus of the masses outwards to the nuclear negotiations, but sooner or later he will have to face the internal situation.

   

Iran: Khamenei suffers major blow as the masses raise their heads again

Written by Hamid Alizadeh Sunday, 16 June 2013
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rouhani-victory-thAs these lines are being written hundreds of thousands of Iranians have poured onto the streets to celebrate the victory of Hassan Rouhani, in the presidential elections. Pictures of mass celebrations all over Iran are circulating the internet. This is an open defiance of Khamenei and the whole security apparatus of the regime which was dealt a humiliating defeat in the elections.

 

Iran elections: Crisis of the regime deepens - The youth re-enter the scene

Written by Hamid Alizadeh Friday, 14 June 2013
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rohani campaign-thYet again the Iranian presidential elections have taken an unforeseen turn. After excluding all his critics and most obvious competitors from the race, Khamenei had thought that he could secure a peaceful campaign period concluding with his handpicked candidate on top. But contrary to his calculations his recent actions have opened up even deeper rifts in the ruling clique. His feeble attempt at forcing unity within the regime has resulted in his faction coming out as the weakest one in the race. At the same time the campaign of Hassan Rouhani has seen a sudden surge in popularity with hundreds of thousands of discontented youth at its mass meetings and rallies.

   

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