by Camelia Entekhabi-Fard | Aug 5, 2014 | Opinion
There is a famous proverb used by some grandmothers in Iran when they want to mock parents who give too much attention to a spoiled child: “Don’t talk; don’t make noise; don’t disturb little Ahmad. He’s been busy growing a cucumber!” The proverb mocks one who is busy...
by Camelia Entekhabi-Fard | Jul 30, 2014 | Opinion
Not long ago, perhaps less than a decade ago, I was one of those Iranians who viewed the Palestinians as terrorists and opportunists. As somebody who was born and raised in Iran, I can confidently tell you that this view is prevalent; there are many Iranians who...
by Camelia Entekhabi-Fard | Jul 14, 2014 | Opinion
For years, the Muslim reaction to the Israeli government’s criminal acts against defenseless Palestinians was silence, silence and more silence. Sure, a few public statements of condemnation may have been issued now and then by Muslim governments, and some aid may...
by Camelia Entekhabi-Fard | May 25, 2014 | Opinion
After the P5+1 world powers met with Iran last week, the whole world was engulfed by speculation that a final deal over Iran’s controversial nuclear program wouldn’t be reached by the July 20 deadline. The disappointing rise of new issues during the Vienna meeting,...
by Camelia Entekhabi-Fard | May 17, 2014 | Opinion
Kabul—The Independent Election Commission of Afghanistan announced the results of the 2014 presidential election on Thursday, saying there will be a runoff vote between the two top candidates, Abdullah Abdullah and Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai. The next round of voting has...
