Why Morocco Cut Ties With Iran

“The Kingdom of Morocco has decided to break its diplomatic relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran beginning this Friday” read the statement issued by Morocco’s Foreign Ministry on March 6.

It seemed unusual for this North African nation-far removed from the troubles plaguing Gaza and Israel, Iraq and Afghanistan- ( Read more... )

Iran warns Hamas not to accept Egyptian truce proposal
Iran is exerting heavy pressure on Hamas not to accept the Egyptian proposal for a cease-fire with Israel, an Egyptian government official said on Sunday.

The official told The Jerusalem Post by phone that two senior Iranian officials who visited Damascus recently warned Hamas leaders ( Read more... )

The Saudi plan: 100 years of dhimmitude?
-The Jerusalem Post, article by Elihu D. Richter

"The republished Saudi peace plan - or ultimatum - offers 100 years of dhimmitude, the term for the protected but inferior and vulnerable status of non-Moslem religious and ethnic groupings in Islamic society. It purports to offer normal diplomatic and political ( Read more... )

Hanged for being a Christian in Iran
"A month ago, the Iranian parliament voted in favour of a draft bill, entitled "Islamic Penal Code", which would codify the death penalty for any male Iranian who leaves his Islamic faith. Women would get life imprisonment. The majority in favour of the new law was overwhelming: 196 votes for, with just ( Read more... )

Secretary of Defense Robert Gates: "I have been involved in the search for the elusive Iranian moderate for 30 years"
"Giving Until It Hurts" by Barry Rubin

"In response to a casual question, U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates dropped a historical bombshell, an offhand remark telling more about how the Middle East works than 100 books. And a ( Read more... )

In gender-sensitive Iran, a car designed specially for women
"Iran's biggest motor manufacturer is to take the country's gender sensitivity to new levels by producing a car specially for women.
It will be fitted with features common on the international market but seen as female-specific in Iran's male-dominated culture. These include an automatic ( Read more... )

Iran: Establishment miffed as Barbie dolls retain popularity over "Islamic values" dolls

Well, Barbie got to be an astronaut. Do Sara and Dara at least get to work in the nuclear program?

"Iran: 'Barbie' doll beats Islamic 'Sara'," from AdnKronos International, September 25:
Tehran, 25 Sept. (AKI) - Iranian children seem to prefer the popular ( Read more... )