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Background: Known as Persia until 1935, Iran became an Islamic republic in 1979 after the ruling monarchy was overthrown and the shah was forced into exile. Conservative clerical forces established a theocratic system of government with ultimate political authority nominally vested in a learned religious scholar. Iranian-US relations have been strained since a group of Iranian students seized the US Embassy in Tehran on 4 November 1979 and held it until 20 January 1981. During 1980-88, Iran fought a bloody, indecisive war with Iraq that eventually expanded into the Persian Gulf and led to clashes between US Navy and Iranian military forces between 1987-1988. Iran has been designated a state sponsor of terrorism for its activities in Lebanon and elsewhere in the world and remains subject to US economic sanctions and export controls because of its continued involvement. Following the elections of a reformist president and Majlis in the late 1990s, attempts to foster political reform in response to popular dissatisfaction have floundered as conservative politicians have prevented reform measures from being enacted, increased repressive measures, and consolidated their control over the government.




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7 weeks ago: Noz published a blog
Persian carpets and Kashan
October 19th 2009  Middle East » Iran » West » Kashan
The highlight of my Monday morning in Tehran was a visit to the local English class. A handful of students were very excited to meet a native English speaker, and I was more than willing to help them ... [full story]

Relaxing in Abyaneh
11 weeks ago: Nathan1986 published a blog
Relaxing in Abyaneh
September 27th 2009  Middle East » Iran » West » Kashan
Catching a bus to Abyaneh was a bit different, you rock up to the station and buy your ticket there. No pre booking from Esfahan. So it was the usual confusion at the bus terminal: "One ticket, yes im ... 12 photos [full story]


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