What is your opinion about Iran?
107791
Iran is a strong country with a great and rich historical backgound. We may have some internal problems but it doesn't bad as it looks on TVs. Islamic law is not something that prevent your freedom but limit your freedom to protect others freedom.You may not like it but thats why our streets are more safer than any other country in western world. Freedom is not just about what women can wear. Iranian women are highly educated, working in lots of different proffesions. They can participate in any party, can elect and be elected.
19886
I, myself being an Iranian, I would say I hope the best for it. But the problems it is having on the international front are causing some problems. But on the other hand, IRAN will be kicking butt in the world cup in Germany!
108905
I do not.   I believe that the current leader of Iran is extremely unstable and does not believe that he should anwer to then international audience.   He believes mostly of Iran's sovereignty and believes that it is all good for his country.  I believe that their leadership is unstable and should have a close eye on it.
808745
Sala'm Aga / Khanum!\n\nDo you want to imply that Iran's case is similar to that of the Iraq during last days of Saddam when he was denying having any WMD and USA was insisting that he was lying?\n\nIn any case, there is a great difference in the analogy. Iran has been more-or-less positively identified by the IAEA to be moving towards a secret nuclear weapons program, as per circumstantial evidences its inspectors and 'monitors' has obtained.\n\nSo, in my personal view, the President of Iran Mr. Ahmedinezad is playing high-wire act and also brinkmanship with the West (not only with USA). I am a Muslim and I worked in Iranian Air Force for two years as civilian specialist and I have no ill feeling for the Iranian people.\n\nGod forbid, if Iranian people had to live the miserable life that of Iraq then it would be solely the present government of Iran that would be held responsible to ignore numerous warnings to refrain from its present belligerent attitude and sit with world community and sort out its differences across the table.\n\nInshaAllah we hope major catastrophe could be averted and Iranians can live and prosper and be the Malaysia of the Middle East!\n\nKhuda Hafez
762652
Iran is basically a weak country militarily speaking. But it could be a major pain in the ass handled wrong. Their military is basically jury rigged. But it is better than anytime since the Shah's fall. And they are the worlds number one supporter of terrorism. So take your pick. Power is half might, and half strategy.
949016
I sympathize with your country's situation. But you have to understand that you have been taken control under a theocracy that is ruled by an anti-semitic radical muslim. We can't trust Iran's word to say that they will only use it for nuclear power giving the history of disagreement with Israel. Ahmanidejad has said he will blow up Israel and he doens't believe the Holocaust ever happened. The Iran-Iraq war was horrible and innocent lives were lost. The U.S. at that time did help Saddam because we viewed Iran as a bigger threat. I apologize on my country's behalf. But we were nervous of a potential Middle East crisis and we tried to salvage it. It's because of this history that we can't trust Ahmanidejad because we can't run the risk of him blowing up Israel or take over a weak Iraq. If this occurs, it will expand the war in the Middle East and possibly create a WWIII which will hurt everybody. This is why we don't support nuclear development in Iran. If you can guarantee us that Iran won't blow up Israel then who knows? Until then, try to see this from our point of view.
414471
I have several Iranian friends. I find them all to be genuine, helpful, friendly, honest and lovely people. And all of them are happy not to be living under the present Iranian administration.\n\nIran has always historically been an important power and, next to China, it has arguably the oldest continuous classical culture in the world. One day they will be able to take their due place in the international arena as a great nation with much to contribute.\n\nOf course, they'll have to change their government before that can happen.
640825
That's funny...\nI'm an American, although I've never called Iran a terrorist country.
461288
I am also an iranian like you i always thought why we dont must to have open relation with other countries like US or israel but when i came to this site and i study about them more and more i found that they dont  have good intention toward iran and iranian just look the most Q&A that they write in this site about iran and iranian its not hard to find whats wrong and whats right just read them and compare it with what u see around yourself most of thing they write is just a mere lie u can contact me if u dont believe it i prove u what kind of people are the ones who complain about iran and iranian just know one thing dear iranian are one of the best people in the world with best culture  and i m really proud to be an iranian live with iranian culture \nno matter if some thing goes wrong be sure the one is best for us is our president not bush \nRAISE YOUR HEAD AND TELL I M AN IRANIAN AND BE THE PRIDE OF OUR COUNTRY !!
543682
Maryam,\n\nI think more people do realize that media coverage is not as objective as it should be.  I experienced this myself many times.\n\nOne of the biggest problems in our global society is the hidden agenda of the people that have power in America...  Find it disgusting what they do with the world.  Just like during the roman empire 'divide et impera' (divide and rule).\n\nYou are not alone in your feelings... many other groups, nations, religions have similar impression about the rest of the world.\n\nDo not make the same mistake... asking the question you ask you proved that even you are not aware of the truth, you do not realize what other people think about Iran.\n\nSo keep informed and set your mind free of all 'pre-judgment'
12608
you have a culture rooted in ancient times, and a beautiful language. iran is the middle east's dignity. i would like to have a visit there.
269550
I probably would not want to live there.\n\nBut.  Iran has to determin what is best for Iran, just like any other country needs to determin what is best for them.  We tend to fan their flames when outside countries try and dictate what happens within their borders.  Just think how angry the people of the United States would get if Canada told us that we had to stop producing Apple Pies or they would invade us.\n\nWhile we may not agree with the leadership of Iran, the people there have decided that it is the type of government that they want and we need to respect that.
572220
I prefer an iranian girl...\n\nIran should be an Interesting place to visit, if it was more politically stable. Persian History is very rich (by the way don't confuse Iranians with Arabs)\n\nUnfortunally their leaders have very dangerous ideas...
591282
The Iranians do a lot of stupid things, they kept diplomats prisoners for 444 days. The only country that ever did anything close to that. All other countries respect diplomats from other countries.\n  Now they're talking about wiping Israel off the map. They'd do a lot better by joining civilization, and building their country to a modern nation, respected by the other nations because of the advancements they make in science, invention, arts, literature, etc. Instead they follow the stupid path, " If we had the atomic bomb we'd by admired by the world". It shows their mentality, not much.
275895
Leshad. When Israel and other countries are "de-nuked", the whole world would support the "de-nukification" of Iran and all other states.\n\nEqual Opprtunity World.\n\nI hate nuclear anything, wether it be weapons, or even nuclear energy (because of things like Chernoble and other world wide radiation leaks). But Nuclear research does come up with good scientific advances that Iran deserves as a Soveirgn Nation. (Micro Engineering stuff)
147413
we will never know.  the iranian government is one of many (too many) that pretty much says what its citizens will believe.  they have no alternative.  oh there is the occasional protest, but nothing like what we enjoy in america (i am assuming that you are in america too).  So even if they do not agree with their president, they have no real opportunity to do anything about it.\n\nps- i'm sorry, i just read the part about you only wanting opinions from iranians.  hope it's ok if i just leave this here...
619715
I have absolutely nothing against Iranian people... why would I ??? people are people everywhere... there are good people everywhere, just like there  are bad people everywhere....