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National Iranian American Council (NIAC): Iranian Students in U.S. Hit by Discriminatory Banking Sanctions

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 17:19:59 -0500

National Iranian American Council (NIAC): Iranian Students in U.S. Hit by Discriminatory Banking Sanctions:

TCF Bank has unilaterally cancelled the accounts of Iranian students with no explanation. This appears to be a case of illegal discrimination.

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Sun, 18 Mar 2012 21:26:13 -0400

http://www.wbeeman.com:

Culture and International Affairs. Op-edu and analysis from anthropologist and Middle East expert William O. Wbeeman

Lessons From Another War

Sun, 11 Mar 2012 11:23:12 -0400

Lessons From Another War:

Concerns are raised about coverage of Iran’s nuclear program. Arthur Brisbane interviews William O. Beeman, Hooman Majd, Tim McNulty and other experts on the Times coverage of Iran’s nuclear program

Attacking Iran Makes No Sense, but Netanyahu Might Do It Anyway - New America Media

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 18:34:21 -0500

Attacking Iran Makes No Sense, but Netanyahu Might Do It Anyway - New America Media:

By all accounts, Israeli and American military officials are clear about one thing: Iran does not possess military weapons, is not likely to have weapons in the near future, and does not constitute an immediate danger to Israel.

So why is Israel continuing to pursue a clearly dangerous course opposed by so many?

William O. Beeman--9/11 Raised Unrealized Hopes in US-Iran Relations

Sun, 11 Sep 2011 13:14:14 -0400

William O. Beeman--9/11 Raised Unrealized Hopes in US-Iran Relations:

As the United States remembers the events of September 11, 2001 on their tenth anniversary, it is important to remember that the tragedy was commemorated around the world, not just in America. And one of the nations that expressed the most profound and sincere grief over the loss of life was Iran.

Candlelight vigils were held throughout Iran and professions of sorrow and sympathy for the United States citizens who lost family and friends were ubiquitous. This was even more impressive when one notes that these were not government organized events, but were the spontaneous outpouring of Iranian citizens. On an official level, many Iranian religious leaders condemned the attacks, despite their differences with the United States administration. It was also noteworthy that no Iranian was involved in any way with the 9/11 attacks.

The 9/11 tragedy also resulted in a brief thaw in U.S.-Iran relations as Iran offered its air space and landing fields to the United States in its attacks on al-Qaeda and the Taliban in Afghanistan. It created increased positive feeling on the part of ordinary Iranian citizens for the United States and its people.

It is a secondary tragedy that this brief halcyon period in U.S.-Iran relations did not last.