A leading Iranian scholar in exile has published a new work of history and analysis that is a howitzer aimed squarely at the hypocrisies of today's sexually repressive theocratic Iranian regime -- whose violent repression of the women's movement and lethal campaign to purge homosexuality [RETURN TO ARTICLE]
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Very attractive post and I am so satisfied that I have noticed it. I have heard that such woman like Abbey Brooks is also interested in Iran’s history, so do I. This country is very different than other countries so I always try to read all publications about Iran. Well, I have to admit that sometimes this country makes me to be scared a little bit. Anyway thanks a lot for this useful information!
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