To grasp the bizarre 1979 revolution in Iran, just look at America today

To grasp the bizarre 1979 revolution in Iran, just look at America today

Special to WorldTribune.com By Sheda Vasseghi NORTHERN VIRGINIA, USA — “I love Obama!” “But I don’t love any politician.” The professional young man with a promising career defended his statement by claiming that people are blaming Obama for some of the things that are happening around the country. But it’s the Congress that makes most […]

Iran’s advance to its pre-Islamic roots could help ‘Arab Spring’ succeed in 2012

Iran’s advance to its pre-Islamic roots could help ‘Arab Spring’ succeed in 2012

Special to WorldTribune.com By Sheda Vasseghi, FreePressers.com The gap between the destinies of Iran and Arab countries continues to grow exponentially given the differences in their respective culture and history. Iran has been in a state of identity crisis since the Arab Muslim invasion some 1400 years ago, while the rise of Islam gave Arabs […]

Critique of Iran’s cultural heritage conveniently ignores main factor: historic role of Islamic invaders

Critique of Iran’s cultural heritage conveniently ignores main factor: historic role of Islamic invaders

Special to WorldTribune.com By Sheda Vasseghi, FreePressers.com In his article “Iran’s Fundamental Cultural Reformations,” Davood-Rahni calls for the immediate elimination of “bad [Iranian] social and cultural traits and practices.” Although this column will not serve to negate Davood-Rahni’s list of negative traits among Iranians or the need to reflect on them, it is a rather […]