Stamp of Approval

One of the many politically themed postage stamps in Iran. This ones remembers the USA's failed attempt to rescue the hostages from the embassy seige in Tehran, when a sandstorm caused their helicopters to crash.

Half the World, Halfway across Iran - Esfahan

June 7th 2006
So after all Erika’s blogs about Iran so far its time for me to say something. Iran really is one of the best countries we have visited and certainly one of the most surprising and interesting. It is not at all like I had imagined and the people are amazing. We are asked all the time what we think about Iran and what we thought/knew about Iran before we came. I am never sure how to answer as I d ... read more

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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 author... ... read more

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