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An Iranian man casts his vote during Iran's parliamentary election, at a mosque in central Tehran March 2, 2012
An Iranian man casts his vote during Iran's parliamentary election, at a mosque in central Tehran March 2, 2012
Not only have Iran's elections yielded prime political players, such as "dialogue of civilizations" president [Mohammad] Khatami, and the immensely controversial president [Mahmoud] Ahmadinejad; parliamentary elections for their part pit an array of factions involved in complex alliances virtually opaque to outside observers.
At stake this time around are the business fruits to be collected after the Vienna nuclear deal and the end of the UN and EU sanctions (significant US sanctions remain); the progressive integration of Iran into the China-driven New Silk Roads; Iran's strategy to recover market share in the global oil trade, coupled with the immense investment necessary to upgrade its energy industry; deals after deals clinched with European - not to mention Asian - partners; the full, and not partial re-entry of Iran into global consumer markets; and last but not least a shot at reelection for Rouhani in the next presidential elections.
So forget about proverbially pathetic Western disinformation, especially the usual US neocon and Zionist demonization of all things Iran. Here's what you need to watch to keep these elections in perspective.
Comment: The ability to write and speak the truth becomes a dangerous action when the PTB cannot afford their lies exposed. In return, lies become a dangerous action when the truth cannot afford to be compromised. We need more brave writers who will not compromise the truth to reach those who will listen and encourage more brave writers to challenge the narrative. This author's summation is convincing. Maybe there is a crack in the dam.