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Words are no longer enough to get the attention of oppressive governments like the Islamic Republic of Iran. A naked picture and video however, will not only ban you from returning to Iran but it will also have the entire Iranian community scrutinizing you for either how shameless you are or how brave you are. Golshifteh Farahani is a 28 year old Paris-based Iranian actress who recently posed semi-nude in French magazine, Madame Le Figaro. The picture of Golshifteh sparked enormous Read More »

Neda Agha Soltan, a 27 year old Iranian female who was shot dead in the heart by militia during the 2009 Green Movement became the face of Iran’s struggle. In June 2009, along with three others, Neda was caught in traffic when she was on her way to the protests. She got out of the car for some fresh air and that’s when it all happened. [1]Neda was shot dead in the heart and the last 40 seconds of Neda’s life were captured on a cell phone video and broadcasted internationally via Youtube within minutes. Read More »