To the youth in europe and north america is an online open letter written on 21 january 2015 by irans supreme leader, ayatollah ali khamenei. He took part in the iraniraq war operations between 1980 and 1988. Khamenei s regime is the consequence of a historic mistake by the iranian peoples, one that many in iran deeply and openly. Unfree in palestine by denis rancourt the new book by academics nadia abuzahra and adah kay unfree in palestine. Welcoming the letter by leader of the islamic revolution ayat. Denis rancourts letter to president jacques fremont of. Especially left and liberal professionals and service intellectuals but also rightwing members of the intelligentsia vehemently attack and ridicule conspiracy theories such as the present 911 truth movement. Jan 23, 2015 irans supreme leader released a letter and posted on twitter after the attacks in paris by militants who said they acted in the name of islam. Irans supreme leader ayatollah ali khamenei, writes a letter.
North american civil rights defenders need this book at this time. Khamenei reached the end of his rule as the islamic revolutionary guard corps irgc publicly humiliated him by disobeying his decree to give up its economic interests. Khamenei addressing youth in the west on the topic of terrorism, american critic henry giroux believes terrorism is a war waged on youth and by youth. As he looks around him, none of his old revolutionary compatriots are. Irans supreme leader ayatollah ali khamenei has denounced us president donald trump, calling his decision to withdraw from the nuclear deal as impudent and worthless speaking in the iranian.
Sources in iran have revealed that a secret message has been sent from tehran to us president donald trump concerning the deteriorating health of. Ayatollah ali khamenei says irans missile strikes on us targets in iraq earlier this month show it has divine support in delivering a slap on the face to a bullying world power. Since the early days of 1979 iranian revolution, ali rahbar khamenei has preoccupied himself with politics and the governance of iran not research and advanced theological studies. In iran, presidents deputy is stepping down the new york times. For leading irgc commanders to feign ignorance of khameneis decree is a disastrous blow to the supreme leaders prestige. Congressman dennis kucinichs resolution for impeachment of. The truth about ali khamenei the islamic counterterrorism. Mehdi karroubi, a reformist cleric who has been under house arrest for seven years now, has criticized irans supreme leader ayatollah ali khamenei in a letter published on social media in tehran, on tuesday 30 january. The plan does not condone throwing jews into the sea, but does call for arming the west bank. An accesstoinformation request to the university will show. Denis rancourt is a former professor of physics at the university of ottawa. However, khameneis most recent public letter contains rhetoric that is typical of the propaganda released by the likes of isis and alqaeda. He has published more than 100 articles in leading scientific journals, on physics and environmental science.
An american scholar believes a recent letter issued by the supreme leader of the islamic revolution ayatollah seyed ali khamenei to the youth in the west aims to raise awareness about western countries systematic falseflag war on islam. Iranians did not have last name up until 150 years ago. Khamenei became irans president and rafsanjani a much more powerful speaker of parliament, given his close rapport with khomeini. According to almonitor, it may be the first time that young people in the west have been directly addressed by a senior islamic cleric about his religion. Denis rancourts letter to president jacques fremont of the. Ayatollah seyed ali khameneis letter remains as incisive and. I welcome the letter by irans leader ayatollah khamenei addressing young people in the west on the topic of terrorism. He is the author of the book hierarchy and free expression in the fight. Jun 10, 2009 rafsanjani turns to irans supreme leader to deal with ahmadinejads lies. Jan 22, 2015 irans supreme leader ayatollah ali khamenei, writes a letter to young people in the west urging them to examine islam for themselves. Jul 25, 2009 president mahmoud ahmadinejads controversial new deputy withdrew on friday in response to a letter from ayatollah ali khamenei, state television and news agencies reported. He also reportedly took control of the basij militia that was used to. He is a researcher for the ontario civil liberties association and a social theorist. Iran is truly blessed to have a servant such as you.
Going to second sources instead of finding truth by yourself. Apr 18, 2017 sources in iran have revealed that a secret message has been sent from tehran to us president donald trump concerning the deteriorating health of supreme leader ali khamenei. Rancourt is a former tenured and full professor of physics at the. Rancourt this essay was first posted on the activist teacher blog. Observers with a working knowledge of iranian politics have largely been able to shrug off president mahmoud ahmadinejads bluster and bullying, knowing the diminutive president must still answer to a far more powerful figure. Ayatollah khamenei appeals to western youth on islam and. Rafsanjani turns to irans supreme leader to deal with. Leaked video of khamenei raises questions about irans. Ayatollah ali khamenei is irans spiritual leader and highest authority. Message from iran to trump about khameneis failing health. What do people think about khameneis recent open letter. Rancourt is a recognized scientist but is more widely known for his confrontations with his former employer, the university of ottawa, over issues involving his grade inflation and academic squatting, the act of arbitrarily changing the topic of a course without departmental permission. Leader letter aims to promote awareness about west falseflag war on islam.
A most important book for all who study national liberations. We heard man say man of color was sin how did that work. Denis rancourt has turned the entire notion of racism on its head and at the same time exposes racist acts committed by others to deflect that characterization from sticking at the highest levels of the academy. Why are the names of the first and second leaders of iran. We believe that every human is in search of an ultimate reality that is universally comprehensible. How are minorities received in societies that are predominantly muslim. Khamenei argues that today, homosexuality is a major problem in the western world.
Ayatollah ali khamenei is not a crazy, irrational, or reckless zealot searching for opportunities for aggression, as this sweeping intellectual profile shows. He is widely regarded as the figurehead of the countrys conservative establishment and has been described as one of the three defining influences of the revolution. What do people think about khameneis recent open letter to. Khameneis new letter to western youth is case study in hypocrisy seyed ali khamenei, irans supreme leader, has written a letter addressed to youths in western countries and, as he did in an earlier similar letter, he scolded the west on a number of issues of which the islamic republic is itself woefully guilty. However, khamenei s most recent public letter contains rhetoric that is typical of the propaganda released by the likes of isis and alqaeda. Irans ayatollah khamenei makes rare public appearance cbs news. In his letter, he refers to khamenei as a companion and says it is now up to him to resolve the problem. Why obamas latest outreach to irans supreme leader was a mistake suzanne maloney friday, november 7, 2014. Press remove images of mohammed from a book about the danish cartoons. Aug 01, 2015 while secretary of state john kerry and president obama do their best to paper over the brutality of the iranian regime and force through a nuclear agreement, irans religious leader has another. Irans supreme leader ayatollah ali khamenei has put forth a plan to eliminate israel, which he believes will be accepted by the international arena related articles. Dennis kelleher, chief executive of financial regulation advocacy group better. Irans khamenei attacks trumps nuclear deal decision.
Are human rights violated more frequently in the christian world or in the muslim world. Written by staff writer on 06 june 2018 on monday, the iranian regimes supreme leader finally responded to the us decision to withdraw from the iran nuclear deal. Irans khamenei proposes plan for israels elimination haaretz. Denis rancourt believes that the idea that global warming, on its own, could negatively.
The book by howard randall seems to fit the bill for information i have been. Report on antisemitism in australia 2019 university of sydney. Irans ayatollah sends new letter to obama amid nuclear talks. That means theres room for the united states and iran to improve ties if washington can convince khamenei its not determined to overthrow the islamic republic. The great value of bill polks books is that they take a thoughtful, cleareyed look at americas entanglement in the middle east. Opposition leader under house arrest harshly attacks khamenei. Academic freedom case of physics professor denis rancourt at the. Jan 30, 2018 mehdi karroubi, a reformist cleric who has been under house arrest for seven years now, has criticized irans supreme leader ayatollah ali khamenei in a letter published on social media in tehran, on tuesday 30 january. Unlike his predecessor, khameneis rule was not cut short by nature, nor was it due to an abdication.
Guy rancourt, a queens native who played for jack curran at archbishop molloy. Rafsanjani turns to irans supreme leader to deal with ahmadinejads lies. Canada has no lesson to give on human rights when it. Before answering i have to give you an introduction. Schneider arleen francis bruce nelson george dennis kunz. In a highly unusual letter published online and shared over twitter, khamenei appealed to the youth in europe and north america to make an effort to understand islam before condemning it. Although i am not young in years, i read your november 29, 2015, letter to western youth with great interest and fascination. To the youth in europe and north america wikipedia. Rancourt is a former tenured full professor of physics at the university of ottawa, canada.
Jul 16, 2009 this is an excerpt from a letter that mahdi karroubi wrote to irans supreme leader, ayatollah ali khamenei, in reference to the first round of the iranian presidential election on june 17, 2005. The fact that you are here suggests that you are one of us as well. Jewish policy research to write this report following a request from the european. Understanding iran is the latest addition to the library of polks sharp, smart analysis of a region that america doesnt understand well enough. After public humiliation by the irgc, is it the end of. Feb 01, 2015 before answering i have to give you an introduction. Although i am not young in years, i read your november 29, 2015, letter to. By 1979, the shah of iran was overthrown, the ayatollah khomeini returned from exile, and the americans were evacuated. Sign up, tune into the things you care about, and get updates as they happen.
Sayyid ali khamenei falsely claims to be the vicemahdi and that his rule is sanctioned by god. Price and i, and all the representatives who signed this letter have done so. Irans ayatollah sends new letter to obama amid nuclear talks tone described as respectful but noncommittal on cooperation against islamic state. What is the optavia diet and what can you eat on it. Mar 08, 2015 tehran, iran irans supreme leader ayatollah ali khamenei made a public appearance sunday amid rumors about his health, as a relative dismissed the claims as gossip meant to derail ongoing. Khamenei became irans president and rafsanjani a much more powerful speaker of. Jun 17, 2009 according to a confidant who spoke to time in 2006, khamenei hikes in jeans, sports a watch and plays the tar, a stringed instrument popular in iran. For eight years, i studied with boshra at the refah school in tehran. Jan 09, 2017 the 1979 revolution catapulted both men from anonymity into power. Irans supreme leader released a letter and posted on twitter after the attacks in paris by militants who said they acted in the name of islam. Khamenei was also meant to be a caretaker ayatollah for one year, after which the countrys. Registration, documentation and movement restrictions plutopress, 20 is a brilliant achievement, and a landmark in the study of both the ongoing israel genocide in palestine, 1 and national liberation struggles in general. The truth is that khamenei s dictatorship is sanctioned by petrodollars and the worldly might of irgc and basij mercenaries. Tehran, iran irans supreme leader ayatollah ali khamenei made a public appearance sunday amid rumors about his health, as a relative dismissed the.
Irans supreme leader has undergone prostate surgery at a government hospital in tehran, state media said in a rare report on the state of health of 75yearold ayatollah ali khamenei the. Irans ayatollah khamenei makes rare public appearance. Khamenei also believes that gender equality is a zionist plot with the purpose to corrupt the role of women in society. This series of tweets from iranian supreme leader ali khamenei, about the violent police misconduct in ferguson, makes a good run at defining the word chutzpah. There are scoops in this book about how close the united states. By reading these comments youre doing the same mistakes that seyyed ali khamenei has warned people about. In an open letter, mehdi karroubi, exchairman of the majlis parliament and a reformist candidate in the 2009 presidential vote, explicitly accused mojtaba khamenei of participating in a conspiracy to rig the election, referring to illegal interference of a network. Supreme leader ali khamenei pretends to be an ayatollah but he never completed the scholarly islamic work required for this lofty religious status. Ayatollah khamenei s second letter to the youth in the west was released on sunday, november 29, following the recent terrorist attacks in paris. What khameneis letter shares with jihadi propaganda. Khamenei represents a version of islam widely considered by jihadi circles as a form of apostasy.
Irans khamenei proposes plan for israels elimination on twitter. Jan 21, 2015 in a highly unusual letter published online and shared over twitter, khamenei appealed to the youth in europe and north america to make an effort to understand islam before condemning it. Khamenei oscillates between the irgc and rohani and the technocrats to preserve the balance of power. Ayatollah khameneis second letter to the youth in the west was released on sunday, november 29, following the recent terrorist attacks in paris. Ayatollah khameneis second letter to the youth in the west was released on sunday, november 29. Khamenei has been ruling for almost three decades and before that he was the president for two terms. The famous ones did have aliases that were sometimes used as surname, but the surname was a recent phenomenon. After public humiliation by the irgc, is it the end of khameneis era. Irans khamenei attacks trumps nuclear deal decision iran.
Jan 11, 2018 leaked video of khamenei raises questions about irans supreme leadership january 11, 2018 16. Leaders letter raises awareness among youth about us, israeli. Rancourt wanted to give american kids a chance to broaden their minds and their games. In iran, presidents deputy is stepping down the new. Irans khamenei launches a twitter offensive senate will push for. President mahmoud ahmadinejads controversial new deputy withdrew on friday in response to a letter from ayatollah ali khamenei, state television and news agencies reported. He is the author of the book hierarchy and free expression in the. Irans khamenei renews criticism of nuclear deal reuters.
The 1979 revolution catapulted both men from anonymity into power. By denis rancourt read my letter to the president of the university of ottawa, canada direct link to the pdf file is here im not going to stop seeking and speaking the truth as i see it, regarding science, society, and institutional malfeasance. This is an excerpt from a letter that mahdi karroubi wrote to irans supreme leader, ayatollah ali khamenei, in reference to the first round of the iranian presidential election on june 17, 2005. While secretary of state john kerry and president obama do their best to paper over the brutality of the iranian regime and force through a nuclear. Rancourt is a former physics professor who was fired by the university of ottawa after he defended a student report that accused the university of racial discrimination. How does the west observe human rights regarding minorities. Iranian supreme leader ayatollah ali khamenei renewed his criticism of a nuclear deal signed with six world powers in a speech in tehran on monday, and accused the. In meeting with the president of the academy of medical sciences, the supreme leader of the islamic revolution expressed his appreciation and stated, my heartfelt thanks for the efforts of doctors and nurses in the fight against coronavirus. Irans supreme leader ayatollah ali khamenei, writes a letter to young people in the west urging them to examine islam for themselves. Leaked video of khamenei raises questions about irans supreme leadership january 11, 2018 16. Ayatollah khamenei writes letter to western youth bbc news. Irans supreme leader ayatollah ali khamenei has prostate.
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