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...American of Persian heritage, I fully understand the concern expressed by the U.S. and European countries over Iran's possible development of weapons-based nuclear technology [Dec. 6]. I can also empathize with Iranians who aspire to move peacefully and democratically toward a strong, independent country. Paradoxically, the U.S.'s extreme position on the nuclear issue has only complicated politics in Iran, giving an undeserved edge to the hard-liners while forcing the democratic-reform movement to take a backseat. That situation must be resolved soon for Iran to move ahead...
...around his neck in solidarity with the diehards, who are seen by many Iranians as free-ranging thugs. He was ranting against the U.S., warning that if President George W. Bush dares to attack Iran's nuclear facilities, Tehran will retaliate by striking Israel and U.S. ships in the Persian Gulf. "As Imam Khomeini taught us," he says, "we will respond to force with force...
Local executives affectionately call him Sheik Mo. From the nickname, you would hardly know that he is the Crown Prince and de facto ruler of Dubai and the man who has directed the tiny emirate's transformation from an ancient Persian Gulf port into a glitzy international hub of spas and skyscrapers--and a beacon of modernity for the Arab world. Sheik Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum is building the Singapore of the Middle East, a free port where business and ideas can mix. On behalf of Dubai's ruling al Maktoum clan, Sheik Mohammed, 56, has spurred growth...
...companies regard Libya's oil as some of the best on the planet. Relatively thin, its crude is among the easiest to refine. It also takes far less time for tankers from Libya to reach U.S. ports than those leaving the Persian Gulf. Given the turmoil in Iraq, and the fact that Washington is on chilly terms with Iran, many U.S. oil companies see Libya as a dream prospect. "There's a huge amount of oil that hasn't been discovered," says Michael Thomas, director of the London-based Middle East Association, a trade-promotion group that organized the business...
From a distance, the puzzle resembles a black-and-white Persian rug or the tile floor of a mosque. Barely even recognizable as a crossword, it makes for an interesting piece of art and a great conversation piece. “It’s what decorates our room,” says roommate Kelly Chan ’08. But owning your very own “World’s Largest Crossword” has its downsides...