Iran: October 10, 2003

Archives

either.  

An opinion survey indicates that some 85 percent of Iranians want the country to continue it's nuclear energy program. This despite international attempts to  stop the program, because it's becoming apparent that Islamic conservatives are using the "peaceful nuclear energy" program as a cover for a nuclear weapons development program. 

Shirin Abadi Ebadi, a 56 year old Iranian woman lawyer and reformer, was awarded Nobel Peace Prize "for her efforts for democracy and human rights."  She was the first Moslem woman to ever get a Nobel prize, and the first Iranian. Back in Iran, reformist papers gave the event wide coverage, while media controlled by Islamic conservatives did not, or denounced

X

ad

Help Keep StrategyPage Open

First came Facebook, then came Twitter, and finally, AI has arrived. They have all caused a decline in our business, but AI may be the deadliest innovation. We are currently in survival mode. Our writers and staff receive no payment in some months, and even when they do, it is below the minimum wage for their efforts. You can support us with your donations or subscriptions. Please help us keep our doors open.

Make sure you spread the word about us. Two ways to do that are to like us on Facebook and follow us on X.

Subscribe   Donate   Close