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Iran Current Events

Iran Current Events. By: Chelsea and Deanna. Important Figures. Ahmadi-Nejad. Khomeini. Supreme Leader Ali Hoseini-KHAMENEI. Politics. Iranian minister's firing shows hardening stance; Move reflects Ahmadinejad's influence

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Iran Current Events

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  1. Iran Current Events By: Chelsea and Deanna

  2. Important Figures Ahmadi-Nejad Khomeini Supreme Leader Ali Hoseini-KHAMENEI

  3. Politics Iranian minister's firing shows hardening stance; Move reflects Ahmadinejad's influence Steven Edwards. Calgary Herald. Calgary, Alta.: Dec 14, 2010. pg. A.14 International: Thank you and goodbye; Iran's foreign minister Anonymous. The Economist. London: Dec 18, 2010. Vol. 397, Iss. 8713; pg. 93

  4. Issues: • The connection with the nuclear talks • The strengthening of Ahmadi-nejad’s power • Raises more concern over Ahmadi-nejad’s actions (bold and controversal) • Caused the divide between him and his rivals to grow • Rivals see this move as Ahmadi-nejad trying to keep power within a select group that agree with him • Proving that he can • The nature of the dismissal was seen as a slight (he was away and received a letter) • May cause a rift between him and the supreme leader (they’ve clashed before)

  5. Players: • Mottaki • President Ahmadinejad • Supreme leader Ali Hoseini-Khamenei • Ahmadinejad’s rivals • Ali Akbar Salehi • Background: • Mottaki fell out of Ahmadinejad's favour for reasons still unknown • Mottaki and the president had had disagreements before • Mottaki was seen as a weak and ineffective minister Mottaki • Ali Akbar Salehi

  6. Impact: • Caused more political instability • Strengthened Ahmadinejad’s power • Caused him and his rivals to become further apart • Caused tensions between him and the supreme leader • Caused civil unrest as people see the dismissal as a slight • Increased international tensions

  7. Role and Responsibility: • As for the firing of the minister there is nothing that can be done • As for the nuclear build up, that Iran is trying for...

  8. Nuclear Weapons United Nations nonproliferation sanctions Sue E Eckert. International Journal. Toronto: Winter 2009/2010. Vol. 65, Iss. 1; pg. 69, 15 pgs Iran claims start of cruise missile production, adding to military arsenal, defying sanctions NASSER KARIMI. The Canadian Press. Toronto: Mar 7, 2010. Washington 'committed' to ensuring Israel secure; Determined to stop Iran getting nuclear weapon, U.S. vice-president says Olivia Ward. Toronto Star. Toronto, Ont.: Mar 10, 2010. pg. A.12 Iran claims nuke summit supremacy; Washington 'only atomic criminal' Damien McElroy. National Post. Don Mills, Ont.: Apr 19, 2010. pg. A.7

  9. West scoffs at Iran's `historic' nuclear agreement with Turkey, Brazil. Steven Edwards. CanWest News. Don Mills, Ont.: May 17, 2010. Canada imposes new sanctions against Iran JULIET O'NEILL. The Gazette. Montreal, Que.: Jul 27, 2010. pg. A.9 Imagining an Iranian ICBM; The ambitious nature of Tehran's weapons program suggests Iran wants to do more than just take on Israel Jonathan Kay. National Post. Don Mills, Ont.: Dec 16, 2010. pg. A.23 Iran in secret talks on nuclear exchange; Would give up uranium, halt enrichment efforts if UN sanctions lifted Praveen Swami. Star - Phoenix. Saskatoon, Sask.: Dec 17, 2010. pg. C.16

  10. Issues: • The potential threat Iran would pose if they had fully operational nuclear weapons • Israel • Economic sanctions, hurting the Iranian people • Players: • President Ahmadinejad • Supreme leader Ali Hoseini-Khamenei • The West • The UN • Israel

  11. Role and Responsibility • Become educated on the topic • Choose the government who supports your opinion • What not do to: • Put up sanctions (they do not work) • Background • Iran says it is developing its nuclear program as an alternative energy source from oil which they sell abroad (not everyone is convinced) • Impact • Raised concern over the threat Iran may pose by having nuclear technology MAD

  12. Natural Disaster Deadly quake rocks Iran; At least seven killed, hundreds injured in earthquake Reuters u. The Times - Transcript. Moncton, N.B.: Dec 21, 2010. pg. C.8

  13. Issues: • Hard to rebuild in earthquake frequent areas • Lack of resources Background: • Iran is known for having earthquakes Impact: • Loss of infrastructure • Loss of hope Role and Responsibility: • International relief • Mobility policies

  14. Terrorist Activity 8 arrested in Iran mosque bombings Anonymous. Edmonton Journal. Edmonton, Alta.: Dec 17, 2010. pg. A.13 Sunni rebels claim Iran suicide blasts, 39 dead; Iran official says bombers had links to Pakistan Reuters u. The Times - Transcript. Moncton, N.B.: Dec 16, 2010. pg. C.4 Dozens killed in Iran blasts; Suicide bombers attack mourners at mosque as Shiites mark one of holiest days Gil Yaron. Toronto Star. Toronto, Ont.: Dec 16, 2010. pg. A.30

  15. Execution Sunni suicide bombers kill 39 at Shiite mosque in Iran RAMIN MOSTA FAVI, HOSS EIN JASEB. The Gazette. Montreal, Que.: Dec 16, 2010. pg. A.16 Abdolmalek Rigi Has Been Executed SUNDAY, 20 JUNE 2010 22:01 Iran hangs Jundollah leader Abdolmalek Rigi June 21, 2010 Filed under World News

  16. Issues: • Religious struggle • Confusion • Children and women killed • Foreign countries involvement • Players: • Sunni muslim rebel group, Jundollah, • President Obama and U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon

  17. Background • Religious differences • Dictatorship rule by Khomeini • Violent protests • History of executions • Impact • Severity of religious conflict in Iran • Destruction of infrastructure • Role and Responsibility • Support Canada as an ambassador of peace • Restrict strict control

  18. Refugee Boating Accident 'Children screaming' as migrant boat sinks; At least 27 dead; Vessel dashed on rocks off Christmas Island Bonnie Malkin. National Post. Don Mills, Ont.: Dec 16, 2010. pg. A.15 Dozens of refugees die after boat hits rocky island Bonnie Malkin. Star - Phoenix. Saskatoon, Sask.: Dec 16, 2010. pg. C.12

  19. Issues: • Immigration Laws • Asylum seekers • Players: • Refugees • Australian citizens • (newspaper) • Australian government • Background: • History of human rights • violations • Human trafficking, stoning, executions • Refugees seeking asylum before • Border protection

  20. Impact: • Refugees gain more attention • People attempting to rescue refugees emotionally affected • Whose problem is this? Role and Responsibility: • Become more aware on global issues • Donate to organizations like “International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran” • Advocate for more options for refugees

  21. Women's Rights HUMAN RIGHTS Joanna Slater, Campbell Clark. The Globe and Mail. Toronto, Ont.: Nov 10, 2010. pg. A.1 Fashion police back on job in Iran; Religious leaders crack down on 'immodest dress' and bad hijabs RASA SOWLAT. The Gazette. Montreal, Que.: Jun 29, 2010. pg. A.17 Mrs. Harper talks Iran, rights Anonymous. The Province. Vancouver, B.C.: Nov 24, 2010. pg. A.27

  22. Issues: • Iran and UN Women • Stoning controversy • Countries pushing • others out of UN council • Fashion police taken too far • Players: • Iran (Ayatollah Ali Khamenei) • UN • United States, Canada and Australia • Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani • Harpers, Peter Mansbridge, Lloyd Robertson, former Miss Canada

  23. Background: • International outcry • Verdict suspended • Public Trial • Impact: • Formation of UN Women • Discrediting of Iran as a nation • Role and Responsibility: • Sign petitions to free her • Watch UN Women’s progress • Support governments who • wish to create change

  24. Other Human Rights Issues Exiled for Love Marc Colbourne. Briar Patch. Regina: Jul/Aug 2010. Vol. 39, Iss. 4; pg. 14, 4 pgs Iranian teacher trade unionist executed Anonymous. ATA News. Edmonton: Jun 1, 2010. Vol. 44, Iss. 18; pg. 3, 1 pgs U.S. general calls Iran a 'thugocracy' Anonymous. Edmonton Journal. Edmonton, Alta.: Mar 8, 2010. pg. A.5

  25. Issues: • Torture • Secretive, confused trials • Hijacked elections • Players: • Immigration Canada • Education International • Iran Government • Iranian Court System

  26. Background: • Religious influence in law • Severe punishment • Violent reactions • International sanctions • Impact • Instability • Emergence of organizations • Activists • Role and Responsibility: • Sign online petitions • Support refugee acceptance • Support the search for a solution

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