Sanctions
Threats, opposition and solidarity by Yassamine Mather, 16th Feb 2012
War is geting nearer In the last few weeks Iranians have woken up every day to news of further military threats and new sanctions. Anyone you contact in Iran will tell you how the constant media ‘analyses’ of if/when the bombing will start is affecting the national psyche, how morale is down, how the current situation is reminiscent of the terrible days of the Iran-Iraq war.
Video: Syrian Khamenei supporters attack anti-war Iranians, Ben Lewis, Hopoi, 29th Jan 2012
Scuffles breaking out at StwC protest against war on Iran Jan 28 2012 from Hands Off the People of Iran on Vimeo.
On January 28 around 300 protesters gathered at the American embassy to oppose the increasingly bellicose rhetoric against Iran and Syria.
Iranian War Rhetoric is ridiculous says Iranian Ambassador, 23rd Jan 2012
Iran's ambassador to Beirut has dismissed as “ridiculous” speculations about a possible military strike against Iran, stressing that the West is thinking of ways to reach consensus with Tehran.
UK withdraws staff from embassy in Tehran, Nov 30th 2011, Al Jazeera
Britain is evacuating its diplomatic staff from Tehran following the storming of its embassy by Iranian protesters the day before, which sparked international condemnation.
The Foreign Office in London confirmed on Wednesday information from EU diplomats in the Iranian capital that the British staff were being withdrawn.
"In light of yesterday's events and to ensure their ongoing safety, some staff are leaving Tehran," a Foreign Office spokesman said.


