US House Resolution 326

In an interview with the Real News Network, Historian Gareth Porter says that US House Res. 362 suggests the use of force.

And, here is The Real News Network's interview with Seymour Hersh. The last minute or so is worth some good attention.

Red Beets of Tehran

Tehran, Iran (Nov. 2006)
Originally uploaded by M.Mortazavi

They are a delicacy on winter days.
Some street vendors make a good concoction.

Iran Launces Space Center

"Iran Launches Rocket to Commemorate New Space Center," Nazila Fathi of The New York Times reports.

Here's a video summary from IRIB News:

Jalili talks to Euronews

Saeed Jalili talks to Euronews:

School, Old Town, Tehran (2005)

Old Town, Tehran (2005)
Originally uploaded by M.Mortazavi

This is a picture of a school.

This school has seen many students.

It has served many generations.

Its grandchildren live all over the world.

Odd Streets, Buildings and Cars -- Tehran (2005)

Odd Streets, Buildings and Cars -- Tehran (2005)
Originally uploaded by M.Mortazavi

You can still find some well-preserved old cars in Tehran although most of them are used up and thrown away as new models keep flowing into the streets ... This Volkswagon was particularly well-cared for.

Buying Bread in Tehran

Here's a brief video of a sangak bread bakery in Tehran. It shows the bakers and a customer engaged in a transaction.