Will the so called "Islamic Republic" of Iran succeed ?
402801
The idea here is that systems are created by people and not single individuals. The Iranian people by whatever reason rosed against the regime of the Shah in 1979 to usher in the current system.For the past 26 years the story has been to change again, one wonders whether Iranians have not understood their action well when the topple the Monarchy in 1979. At any rate it seems the current govt is having as much support and enemies from in and out side. With the current deadlock one could but only think the regime can survive if the people fighting it continue to be divided. The strength of any sysytem lies in the unity of its people and thier loyality towards the establishment.
525689
Right here, among other places:\nhttp://www.finalcall.com/artman/publish/article_2607.shtml\n[This is the official translation from the Iranian Republic News Angency (IRNA)]
1034713
Yes. I am qualitatively certain that Iran will beat Portugal and win the World Cup.
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!
591982
Iran's team is not the representative of Iranian Government. It is the Rep of the Iranian people who are fighting with the government.\n\nBut going back to your question. Iran's got a ver good team this yea. Just check their last result against Croatia 2-2. That game really finished for Iran but the Croat Ref got a last second penalty to save them from embarrassment.\n\nIran's got very talented players.\n\nIran will reach the 2nd stage and after that it all depends to luck and their skills
50051
I would think that Zionists would be more interested in Iran dont you? I think the official gov't slogan in Iran is "Death to Israel" or maybe it was "annihlate the Jews". Was one of those or something similarly insane and backwardassed.\n\nIraq doesn't pose as much threat now.
163093
A country that is muslim like Iran
1052222
good decision...Iran will always win against them
988808
Motto: Persian: Esteqlāl, āzādī, jomhūrī-ye eslāmī\n(English: "Independence, freedom, (the) Islamic Republic") \nAnthem: Sorūd-e Mellī-e Īrān \n \nCapital Tehran\n35°40′N 44°26′E \nLargest city Tehran \nOfficial language(s) Persian \nGovernment Islamic Republic \n - Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei \n - President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad \nRevolution Overthrew Mohammad Reza Pahlavi  \n - Declared February 11, 1979  \nArea   \n - Total 1,648,195 km² (17th) \n  636,372 sq mi  \n - Water (%) 0.7% \nPopulation   \n - 2005 est. 68,467,413 [1] (18th) \n - 1996 census 60,055,488 [2] \n - Density 41/km² (128th)\n106/sq mi  \nGDP (PPP) 2005 estimate \n - Total $561,600,000,000 (19th) \n - Per capita $8,065 (74th) \nHDI (2006) 0.736 (99th) – medium \nCurrency Rial (ريال) (IRR) \nTime zone (UTC+3.30) \n - Summer (DST) not observed (UTC+3.30) \nInternet TLD .ir \nCalling code +98 \nIran (Persian: ايران‎ ​, Īrān, also known in the international community as Persia), officially the Islamic Republic of Iran (Persian: جمهوری اسلامی ايران‎ ​ transliteration: Jomhūrī-ye Eslāmī-ye Īrān), is a country located in Southwest Asia. Iran borders Armenia, Azerbaijan (including its Nakhichevan exclave), and Turkmenistan to the north, Pakistan and Afghanistan to the east, and Turkey and Iraq to the west. In addition, it borders the Persian Gulf, across which lie Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates. Shi'a Islam is the official state religion.\n\nThroughout history, Iran has been of great geostrategic importance due to its central location in Eurasia. Iran is a member and co-founder of the United Nations, the OIC, and OPEC. Iran is also significant in international politics on account of its large supply of petroleum and other resources. The name Iran is a cognate of Aryan and literally means "Land of the Aryans."\n\nContents [hide]\n1 Name \n2 History \n3 Politics \n3.1 The Supreme Leader \n3.2 Executive \n3.3 Parliament (The Majles) \n3.4 Judiciary \n3.5 Assembly of Experts \n3.6 Council of Guardians \n3.7 Expediency Council \n3.8 City and Village Councils \n4 Provinces \n5 Geography and climate \n6 Economy \n7 Demographics \n8 Major cities \n9 Culture \n10 See also \n11 References \n12 External links \n12.1 Government \n12.2 Other \n \n\n\n[edit]\nName\nMain article: Iran naming dispute \n \nIn antiquity, the names Ariana and Persis were used to describe the region, as exhibited on this world map by Eratosthenes (c. 200 BC).In former ages, the names Ariana and Persis were used to describe the region which is today known as the Iranian plateau. The earliest Iranian reference to the word (airya/arya/aryana etc), however, predates the Iranian prophet Zoroaster (est. anywhere between 1000 to 7000 BC.) and is attested in non-Gathic Avesta; it appears as airya, meaning noble/spiritual/elevated; as airya dainhava (Yt.8.36, 52) meaning the land of the Aryans; and as airyana vaejah, the original land of the Aryans. This term, it seems, was adopted in remote antiquity by Iranians as their national identity [2]; hence other peoples were called Anairya and later Aniranian, meaning un-aryan or non-Aryan, probably a derogatory racial designation.\n\nDuring the Achaemenid dynasty (550-330 BC), the Persian people called their provincial homeland Pārsa, the Old Persian name for Cyrus the Great's kingdom which belonged to the Persian tribe of the Iranian branch of the Indo-Iranians and which can still be found in the term Pars or Fars as part of the heartland of Iran and for example in the map by Eratosthenes and other historical or modern maps.\n\nHowever, the country as a whole was called Aryanam. The word Ariya, noble/spiritual/elevated, is attested in the Inscriptions of Darius the Great and his son, Xerxes; it is used both as a linguistic and a racial designation as evident as Darius refers to this at the Behistun inscription (DBiv.89), which is written
420045
I don't think Iran will back down and we will probably strike Iran with possible the help of Israel. I think that probably won't happen for several months until all else fells. This could be the start of the tribulation.
1064846
Iran's president said that Israel need to be destroyed so maybe Israel should before he will.\n\nCheck the link for more info..
381808
Its entirely possible.\nIf the Iranian president continues to use Kruschev-like rhetoric then the west will prepare for the worst.\n\nThe Iranian president wants a confrontation.  He continues to make provocative and frightening statements.  With his boasts and threats he gives the west fewer and fewer channels of diplomacy.  Perhaps he believes he can succeed where Saddam failed.\nThe west will not be a Chamberlain.
24476
I think there may be a relationship between Iraq and Iran. Iran will eventually step in and take advantage of the chaos.
161945
Sometimes the entire Iran situation looks like Iraq, the current Iranian president 9being an independent candidate) seems like a perfect target to be the next Saddam Hussein. \n\nPolitically, the US is pressurizing the opposition to join them, as it is the governing regime will definitely go weak and then like in any other progressing economy they will have their foot in the door to make sure that there is a well paved road for them to commute whenever they want.\n\nI think only time will tell what exactly is the major game plan here, but one thing is sure it is not going to be a smooth ride and eventually the US will gain something substantial.
336555
Being that i think that Iran is being fueled by satan, i believe that they will continue to rant and rave, and pretend to be powerful when they are weak, and will build their terrorist army, and their bombs, and do all they can to destroy Israel.  I believe that unless the world does something to stop this it will continue.  I believe that in any eventuality it will not be an end to terrorism or the jihad against Israel.  Remember the muslim state of Pakistan is already a nuclear state, and they too have terrorists. Iraq is in Chaos and unstable, what leaders that will generate is yet to be seen.  Iran is a threat to the region but not as much to the US except by economic means of crude oil control.  Unless there is a change of heart in the minds and hearts of the muslim people the problem will cascade into nuclear terrorism, probably sooner than many think.  \n\n-LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF
370734
iran will win if iranian people support iran`s goverment.incidentally for win a war in addition to plan ,air force , best army ; a army need jealousy to win war.incidentally in 5000 years ago always invaders to iran were obliterated than the world or decreased their power.
417147
I assume you're being kind. The Iranian leadership represents the worst aspects of ANY government's international policy in recent memory - and I'm an old geezer. Anyone can (rationally) oppose the anti-palestinian policies of the Israeli right-wing, but the madness coming out of Ahmadinejad's mouth is alarming REGARDLESS of where you find youself on the issue.\n\nResponsible Muslims I know further understand that those policies can easily lead to a conflagration in which the only sure losers will be Muslims, the vast majority of whom do not wish to be the designated martyrs of these zealots.\n\nThank you from bringing up the question.