Posted on 02/10/2010 7:31:33 PM PST by myknowledge
Statements out of Washington and other Western capitals suggest a shift from engagement to confrontation with Iran over its nuclear programme.
"What we are going to be working on over the next several weeks is developing a significant regime of sanctions that will indicate to them how isolated they are from the international community as a whole," President Barack Obama told journalists earlier this week.
The president sounded not unlike his predecessor George W Bush, who worked for years to contain Iran, a sign that Mr Obama's policy to engage with the Islamic Republic has failed.
The question now is whether a new round of sanctions would be any more successful than those imposed under Mr Bush's watch.
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peaceiniran88: RT @onlymehdi Seems like Ahmadinejad is now in Azadi Square #iran #iranelection #22bahman
half a minute ago from web
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Don’t know what to think of this!!!...
It won’t be long now.
That's something I haven't considered,getting in touch after emp.I live in Australia and I suppose I've lived too long under the assumption it won't happen here.
But hey! FR is certainly the place to find out.
You don’t have to tell the kids any particular reason when you teach them “the plan”. Heck, there’s all sorts of reasons why parents should have plans in place in case of emergency. Earthquakes, power outages, storms, etc.
There are websites that can help you formulate a plan. Just Google it and make on that best fits your family’s needs.
True..thanks...I will google.
I have a hard time believing he’s in the square. It seems like the last place he would want to be right now.
UNCONFIRMED RT @J1T2 Teargas fired and clashes continue in Sadeghieh Sq. #iranelection #22bahman
On the other hand: “@tehranbureau Ahmadinejad indeed shown at Azadi Sq. among the people. #iranelection”
RT @Nedaagain Live sound now ppl chanting alla o akkbar 10am iran time 22 bahman 10th feb. 2010 #iranelection #22bahman LONG LIVE FREEDOM
nedalives4ever: epersianradio: aryashahr-Ppl gathering but are silent however they are attacking ppl with tear gas #Iranelection #22Bahman #Iran
less than 20 seconds ago from web
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Now they start with the gas...
He’s there?
Unless he has some crazy 12th Imam plan.
Hey there,,,Great to see ya’,,,:0),,,
They sure got a mess goin’ on over there...
10:03 AM (Tehran Time)
There are reports that clashes have begun between security forces and protesters in Central Tehran mainly in Sadeghie, where Mehdi Karroubi is expected to arrive within a short while. This could not be confirmed through other sources yet. There are now also reports that there have been clashes at Azadi Square in Central Tehran.
9:54 AM (Tehran Time)
Balatarin.com reports that internet access in Tehran has become extremely slow. So far there are no videos, pictures or audio of protests inside Iran. There are new reports that people have started chanting at Azadi Square.
9:36 AM (Tehran Time)
Opposition websites report that Basijis have gathered in different parts of Tehran to stop protesters and disperse them. Reports add that hundreds have gathered in Kargare Shomali Avenue, Amirabad Avenue and in front of the IRIB the main government-run broadcasting service. PressTV also confirms riot trucks being deployed in Tehran.
RT @ThinkIran: Clashes w/Security Forces Near Tehran University #Iran #IranElection #22Bahman
New Posts going up in FR...CNN watching....but I will stick to this thread. keep up the good work.....i’m watching
I hope they hang the little basturd...
They claim he is.
Who is Mehdi Karroubi...rival of Akmadenahoobi?
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