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As millions of people all over the world celebrate Norouz, RFE/RL’s Radio Farda asked its audience to share hopes, wishes — and some graphic designs — in honor of the Persian New Year…[read more]
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Ordinary Iranians tell @RadioFarda_ what they think about their country’s nuclear program.
Amid talk of possible Israeli military strikes and more tough international sanctions, Iranians inside and outside the country have gotten in touch with RFE/RL’s Radio Farda via phone and e-mail to give their views on their country’s controversial nuclear program. Here’s a sample.
“Iran is playing for time while trying to acquire nuclear weapons. It won’t acquire them, but it is creating trouble for itself and the world. The more time you give this regime, the greater treason you have committed against humanity.”
“Is it possible to be Iranian and not want nuclear energy? Nuclear energy has become a matter of prestige, even if we have to pay a price for it. You have access to nuclear energy; it’s our right, too. Yes, we want a nuclear bomb. Who wants to stop us?” [READ MORE]
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Illegal in Iran, Radio Farda is getting some “free advertising” (if it can be called that) from the regime. A user who will remain anonymous sent us a photo of a banner in Tehran that reads:
“Radio Farda: If the turnout of the Iranian people in upcoming parliamentary election is less than 50%, the U.S. can easily attack Iran.”
Needless to say, our colleagues in Radio Farda have reported no such thing…but many “thanks” to the Iranian authorities for the shout out.
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In addition to this report from Golnaz Esfandiari, Radio Farda web editor Fred Petrossians covers the threats over at Global Voices.
