Has anyone been to Iran as tourists recently (especially any Americans)? If so, do you have any advice or suggestions?
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posted by Falconetti
on Jan 2, 2013 -
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Not too long ago, I had the opportunity to see these two films:
Café Transit, and Buddha Collapsed Out of Shame, which I greatly enjoyed. I was wondering if anyone could recommend me similarly enjoyable films, irrespective of country of origin.
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posted by thespiritroom
on Dec 11, 2012 -
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In 2006, Norwegian petroleum company
Statoil was ordered by a US court to pay $21M in fines for breaking the
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act when
paying bribes to an Iranian public servant.
While Statoil's primary listing is with the Oslo stock exchange, it is also listed with the NYSE. To what extent is Statoil's activities outside of the US subjected to US law?
posted by klue
on May 23, 2011 -
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I'm a non-religious American man planning on visiting Iran with a Muslim Iranian woman. What precautions should we take?
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posted by dkh
on Jul 15, 2010 -
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If there is an attack on Iran – by Israel/USA/an alliance of some kind, doesn't matter for purposes of this question – and, presumably, the price of oil rises sharply, which kinds of shares will rise with it? Oil companies? Energy supply companies? Food retailers? None of these? General and specific recommendations or thoughts welcomed. I know you are not my financial adviser.
posted by londongeezer
on Apr 6, 2010 -
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My mom seems to be under the opinion that Hitler and Nazi Germany were 'fans' of Persia/Iran, and that one of the reasons the Shah at the time changed the name of the country from Persia to Iran (meaning "Land of the Aryans"), was to appease Hitler. I can't find any evidence to support this claim. Can someone clear this up for me?
posted by tumbleweedjack
on Dec 11, 2009 -
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What's an interesting aspect of Iranian society/ Shi'i Islam that would lend itself well to a 10 page expository essay? Nothing too controversial - my professor is Iranian. Just something interesting to write/ learn about.
It has to be pretty specific. Thanks for suggestions!
posted by howgenerica
on Dec 9, 2009 -
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I have a very generous offer for a place to stay and Farsi-speaking guides should I choose to visit Iran. Ergo, I have some questions about post-election Iran and the best way to organize this trip, if I go.
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posted by oinopaponton
on Nov 6, 2009 -
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Can anyone recommend a good, general overview source on the June 09 election, protests, and aftermath in Iran? I need something to link to as a backgrounder.
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posted by leticia
on Oct 25, 2009 -
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I am thinking of attending a Bosnia & Hercegovina - Iran football match in Sarajevo. What should I know first?
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posted by acidic
on Aug 10, 2009 -
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Why hasn't Mousavi called for a general strike?
posted by bardona
on Jul 22, 2009 -
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Iranian firewallfilter: How to make SSH traffic not resemble SSH traffic, when examined by a deep packet inspection device (Ellacoya, Narus, etc)? Other advice on specific types of VPN from within Iran also welcome.
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posted by thewalrus
on Jun 22, 2009 -
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[Iran_Minutiae_Filter] I heard a few days ago that Former President Rafsanjani was going up to Qum to see if the Assembly of Experts had the votes to remove Ayatollah Khamanei from the position of Supreme Leader. How long would something like that take to happen? Would it have happened already if they had the votes?
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posted by AlbatrossJones
on Jun 18, 2009 -
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IRAN ELECTION FILTER: I am looking to create a few web pages to mirror some information back in to Iran. What editor should I use that will recognize Arabic script and what tags do I need to use to define the language when writing the HTML?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 17, 2009 -
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My friend is in Iran and wants to get through to blocked internet sites on her Mac. Does anyone have any experience doing this through a proxy? So far nothing she has tried has worked.
posted by milagu
on Feb 10, 2009 -
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I'm looking for Middle Eastern folk music, preferably the kind with really awesome singing. What are your recommendations?
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posted by azarbayejani
on Feb 7, 2009 -
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Vancouver Persianfilter: Where can I find Farsi language books, Iranian style clothing, preserved foodstuffs/snacks and authentic Afghan or Iranian (or any Central Asian style) style carpets and household accessories in Vancouver BC?
posted by thewalrus
on Oct 19, 2008 -
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After looking at
this map, I'm curious as to why South Asian and Middle Eastern countries are vastly underrepresented in the Olympic games. What exactly are the economic, political, religious, or cultural factors that play into this?
posted by Christ, what an asshole
on Aug 18, 2008 -
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Have the US or UK Governments ever formally acknowledged or apologised for their role in the 1953 Mossadegh/Iran coup?
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posted by wilful
on Jun 14, 2008 -
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How much would it cost to translate a large, highly technical computer book into Farsi (Persian)? What method would be best to accomplish this?
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posted by thewalrus
on Mar 8, 2008 -
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Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says Iran is only seeking "peaceful nuclear activities"; Presidential Candidates contend Iran is seeking nuclear weapons. Which is right? I can't trust sources from my own country (U.S.) What does a more objective (is there such a thing?) view say?
posted by pelican
on Oct 30, 2007 -
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Shaped Explosive Charges - and Iranian "involvement" how much do we actually know about shaped charges in Iraq?
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posted by stratastar
on Feb 12, 2007 -
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How do you pronounce the last name Vafai? I think that it is Iranian.
posted by ND¢
on Feb 12, 2007 -
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What's the quickest and least painful way for a citizen of the UK / Northern Ireland to obtain an Iranian tourist visa?
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posted by Black Spring
on Jan 8, 2007 -
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Travel filter! Researching a trip next year to Morocco, Algeria, Libya, Egypt, Mideast and Iran. Any visa/general travel suggestions?
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posted by mixer
on Dec 13, 2006 -
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I saw on the news tonight that there was a sect of radical orthodox Jews (some type of haredim? chasids?) attending the Holocaust denial conference in Tehran, Iran. I know some ultra-orthodox groups deny the legitimacy of Israel based on Scriptural reasons, are these the same guys? Who are they and what is their reasoning for denying the Holocaust?
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posted by Falconetti
on Dec 11, 2006 -
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Are there any famous Iranian
males who are well known among non-Iranians in the west (especially the USA)? Any kind of celebrity will do: actors, musicians, artists, authors, or other kinds of TV personalities like newscasters.
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posted by BuddhaInABucket
on Nov 15, 2006 -
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have any americans here ever gotten an iranian tourist visa without signing up for a package tour? how?
posted by lgyre
on Sep 7, 2006 -
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An old schoolmate has just been offered a job teaching in Iran for the month of January, at a university in Tehran, teaching some Comp Sci topic. He's an American Catholic, sensible, knows not a lick of Farsi of course. Good idea?
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posted by waxbanks
on Sep 1, 2006 -
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Need help verifying the veracity of some news and photographs about/from the tomb of Cyrus The Great at Pasargade.
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posted by Devils Slide
on Aug 24, 2006 -
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How much authority does the Iranian President have? Basically I'd like to know more about the Iranian government system? How does the guardian counsel work? Is it sort of like a supreme court? Does it come up with it's own laws? How often does it get involved in non-religious issues? Also, how much political discussion is allowed in Iran? I know the Iranian constitution allows free speech "except where it contradicts Islam" Does that forbid criticism of the guardian counsel? What about the president?
posted by Paris Hilton
on Jul 24, 2006 -
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What are good resources for teaching myself to play the santur? I'm an American composer with no training in Persian music -- just a deep love for it and a gradually improving (self-taught) structural understanding of it. My "more inside" lists some ideas I've had so far, but I would love to hear any suggestions of CDs, websites, books, etc., on Persian music and/or the santur.
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posted by allterrainbrain
on Jul 24, 2006 -
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So I'm staying in Orlando June 4-11 with my wife. We'll be there for Microsoft's TechEd. Outside of the typical conference-related activities and attendee parties, what is there to do?
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posted by kuperman
on Jun 1, 2005 -
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Can anyone supply links to further information regarding Atefe Rajabi, a young woman
reported to have been judicially murdered in Neka, Iran? The original sources were not authoritative, and I've been hoping this might turn out to be propaganda.
Iranfilter remains silent on the subject.
The story was energetically
discussed in the Blue and I'm sure we agree the Green is not the place to reprise that conversation. I'm just looking for more and, I hope, better information.
posted by mojohand
on Aug 27, 2004 -
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