Mahmoud Ahmadinejad

Iran's Revolutionary Guard acknowledges taking a bigger role in nation's security

L. A. Times Dodgers Blog (Free subscription) | 3 hours ago

Calling the move 'a new phase of the revolution,' leaders insist there is no room for compromise on President Ahmadinejad's reelection. The top leaders of Iran's elite Revolutionary Guard publicly acknowledged they had taken over the nation's security during the post-election unrest and warned late Sunday, in a threat against a reformist wave led by Mir-Hossein Mousavi, that there was no middle ground...

Iran's Revolutionary Guard takes command

L. A. Times Dodgers Blog (Free subscription) | 6 hours ago

Calling the move "a new phase of the revolution," leaders insist there is no room for compromise on Ahmadinejad's reelection. Reporting from Beirut — The top leaders of Iran's elite Revolutionary Guard publicly acknowledged they had taken over the nation's security and warned late Sunday that there was no middle ground in the ongoing dispute over the reelection of President Mahmoud...

IRGC Comes out of the Coup Closet

China Confidential (Free subscription) | 5 hours ago

Click here for the story. The Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps says it is in charge of state security. The IRGC is also in charge of the nuclear and missile programs--and relations with terrorist proxies Hamas and Hezbollah. An apocalyptic atomic cult, led by maniac-in-chief Mahmoud Ahmadinejad--a former professional terrorist--has taken over the clerical fascist regime. The top turbaned tyrant,...

Why We Need to Be Careful with Iran

Mirth, Musings, & More (Free subscription) | 10 hours ago

So what the heck is going on in Iran? Just as it seems like the protests over their recent elections have died down, a group of Islamic clerics has announced that it considers the results "invalid." This is a significant development because it signifies a major rift among the wacky Muslim clerics that run the country. In particular, it is a direct challenge to the ruling Ayatollah. Meanwhile,...

Mousavi labelled 'US agent' as Iran charges UK official

Signs of the Times (Free subscription) | yesterday

Reformist leader attacked by influential editor and embassy worker's lawyer predicts imminent trial The stakes over Iran's disputed presidential election were raised dramatically yesterday, after a powerful regime hardliner denounced Mir Hossein Mousavi, the candidate officially declared to have lost, as an American agent and demanded that he undergo a public trial. Hossein Shariatmadari, editor-in-chief...

Joe Biden says 'go ahead, start WWIII'

Morton's Musings (Free subscription) | yesterday

Vice President Biden does seem to have a way with words. Perhaps he has forgotten that in invasion of Kuwait occurred, in part, because Iraq thought America was ok with the attack as a result of ill chosen language of an Ambassador? Regardless, I always think if something can be explained as stupidity or conspiracy, stupidity is more likely. And here I suspect Biden was just babbling rather that sending...

Ahmadinejad challenges Obama to live debate

Signs of the Times (Free subscription) | 9 hours ago

After his reelection as Iran's president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad extends an invitation to his American counterpart Barack Obama for a debate before the eyes of the world. Addressing Iranian heads of medical universities on Saturday, President Ahmadinejad offered to debate President Obama at the United Nations headquarters in New York before the eyes of all nations of the world. President Ahmadinejad had...

• Iran's Ahmadinejad renews call for live debate with Obama - Xinhuanet

Iran frees British-Greek reporter

MSNBC.com (Free subscription) | yesterday

Iran said Sunday it released a British-Greek journalist detained for two weeks during its postelection crackdown as opposition forces press their claims of fraud called for President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's dismissal.

Israeli Subs Sails Suez Canal

FreeThoughtManifesto (Free subscription) | yesterday

By Dan Williams Fri Jul 3, 2009 1:27pm EDT Courtesy of Reuters News JERUSALEM (Reuters) - An Israeli submarine sailed the Suez Canal to the Red Sea as part of a naval drill last month, defense sources said on Friday, describing the unusual maneuver as a show of strategic reach in the face of Iran. Israel long kept its three Dolphin-class submarines, which are widely assumed to carry nuclear missiles,...

Reformists resist Iranian government pressure

kansascity.com (Free subscription) | yesterday

The son of an Iranian revolutionary icon called on parliament to dismiss President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad from his post, as the country's conservative political establishment upped pressure Sunday on the reformists.

Ahmadinejad wants talks in front of media

Times of the Internet (Free subscription) | 07/05/2009

TEHRAN, July 5 (UPI) -- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad told medical school deans Saturday negotiations with the United States should be done in front of the media. The Iranian Student News Agency quoted Ahmadinejad as telling the deans the recent presidential election has put Iran in a stronger position to confront President Barack Obama, CNN reported. I will go to the United Nations and will...

Mousavi Details Alleged Election Fraud in Iran

Washington Post (Free subscription) | 07/05/2009

TEHRAN, July 4 -- Mir Hossein Mousavi, the leading opposition candidate in last month's disputed election, released documents Saturday detailing a campaign of alleged fraud by supporters of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad that assured his reelection, while an adviser to Iran's supreme leader accused...

Ahmadinejad: Let's Talk

Jumping in Pools (Free subscription) | 07/05/2009

Iran's President, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, who was recently "re-elected" to a new four year term, is reaching out to the US leadership. According to an Iranian source, Ahmadinejad is calling for talks with president Obama . "I will go to the United Nations and will invite Obama to negotiations," Ahmadinejad said, adding that such talks would be "in front of the international media,...

Reports: Ahmadinejad wants talks with Obama

CNN (Free subscription) | 07/04/2009

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said he wants to engage President Obama in "negotiations," a semi-official Iranian news outlet reported on Saturday. "I will go to the United Nations and will invite Obama to negotiations," Ahmadinejad said, adding that such talks would be "in front of the international media, not a sit-down behind closed doors."

Many Iranians unconvinced about poll result - cleric

Reuters (Free subscription) | 07/04/2009

TEHRAN (Reuters) - A senior pro-reform cleric said many Iranians remained unconvinced about President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's re-election because of voting "ambiguities" and the government could face problems, an Internet statement said.

VP Debate Leaves Questions Unanswered – Palin Still Shines

glowan77 | 10/04/2008

Squaring off with Delaware Senator Joseph Biden, Alaskan Governor Sarah Palin shined and proved once again that she is the best choice for the GOP in today’s climate of woefulness about the outgoing administrations legacy. The big question most Americans have been waiting to have answered is whether Sarah Palin could stand

• VP debate leaves questions unanswered -- Palin still shines - RenewAmerica columns

Blacks Against Israel Praise Ahmajinedad's Defiance

ajinx | 08/04/2008

Recent GBR popularity polls find Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad out pacing 2008 presidential candiate Barack Obama in cities with strong GBR communities. “Ahmadinejad is a man all brothers should look to in admiration. He is a world role model for defiance against Western Imperialism, dictatorship, oppression, greed and racism,” says St. Louis Foot Soldier Cedishon Angelou. Angelou’s comments...