Iran
Videos Of Passenger Jet Exploding, Leaving 176 Dead
10 Jan 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
A Ukrainian passenger jet, which crashed shortly after takeoff in Tehran, Iran, is believed to have been shot down, possibly accidentally, by an Iranian missile.
Your Iran / US Update Via Trevor Noah [Video]
09 Jan 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Tensions between the US and Iran have been boiling over these past few days, although the latest development is good news for those wanting to avoid all-out war.
Instagram Highlights From The Influencers Arrested In Tehran For Flying A Drone
12 Sep 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
For the past 10 weeks, an Australian influencer couple has been detained for capturing drone footage that the Iranian government deemed “highly suspicous”.
Trump Announced Sanctions With A ‘Game Of Thrones’ Movie Poster
05 Nov 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
In a normal, functioning democracy, something as serious as sanctions against another country is announced via a press release.
High Sea Military Drama – Iran Vs. U.S. [Video]
25 Aug 2016 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
You don’t wanna muck around with the U.S. military, although they themselves are a little wary of Iran’s muscle. Good thing this didn’t get too out of hand.
A Fool’s Guide To The U.S. And Iran Nuclear Deal
14 Jul 2015 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
As some of the world’s superpowers sign a historic nuclear accord with Iran, it’s worth getting up to speed with what the deal entails. Here’s what you need to know.
‘Rich Kids Of Tehran’ Give ‘Rich Kids Of Instagram’ A Run For Their Money
08 Oct 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
So much for Capetonians and our never-ending sunset and food pics – these kids in Iran are taking things to a whole new level of showing off.
This Drone Is A Lifeguard In Iran [Video]
19 May 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Yes, even David Hasselhof sometimes must rest those muscles and stop running along the beach. But sleep is for the weak humans; introducing the lifeguard drone!
Hold Up! An Iranian Scientist Has Invented A Time Machine!
11 Apr 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
The key problem in the area of time travel has been overcoming the problem of transporting one’s physical body into the future. It was reported today that an Iranian scientist who goes by the name of Ali Razeghi has solved that problem by “bringing the future” to us, and not the other way round. Genius.
Iranian President Says Hugo Chávez Will Rise From The Dead And Return With Jesus [VIDEO]
07 Mar 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Iran’s president, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad expressed his condolences for the recent death of Venezuelan President, Hugo Chávez. Ahmadinejad also expressed his confidence that Chávez would eventually be resurrected, along with Jesus and the Hidden Imam, a Shiite Islam figure. An exert posted on the Iranian president’s offical website: I have no doubt he will come again […]
Iran Sends Monkey Into Space – Monkey Not Likely To Be Carrying Ballistic Missile
28 Jan 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Iran has successfully sent a monkey into space, just over a year after their first attempt at simian space flight failed, which resulted in the untimely death of the banana-loving pilot. Without disclosing the location of the launch site, Iranian State TV claimed that the ape was sent 120 kilometres into space in an Explorer rocket, and […]
Iran Shows The World Its Finger-Chopping Machine [N5FW]
28 Jan 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Yes, you read that correctly. Iran has decided to show the world its latest form of punishment – the finger-chopping machine. [WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGE]
EU Agrees To More Sanctions Against Iran
15 Oct 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Reuters is reporting that new sanctions have been imposed on Iran as of today. Amongst the most serious of those, which will hit industry hard, is the fact that all dealings between European and Iranian banks will be banned.
CCTV Footage Emerges Of Bulgaria Bus Suicide Bomber
20 Jul 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
The Bulgarian government has released CCTV images of a man suspected of targeting Israeli tourists in a bus bomb attack. At least seven people were killed and 30 injured in the explosion outside the airport in the Black Sea resort of Burgas. Bulgarian officials suspect the attack was carried out by this suicide bomber with fake US documents.
Iran Broadcasts Missile Tests On State TV [VIDEO]
05 Jul 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
In news that is not very positive for Middle-East peace prospects, IRINN, the state broadcaster in Iran has broadcasted images of ballistic missiles being tested that it claims could easily reach US military bases in the region.
“Satanic Verses” Author’s Fatwā Turned Into Video Game
28 Jun 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
For the past 23 years, there has been a fatwā (Islamic death sentence) hanging over Salman Rushdie. The famous author of the “Satanic Verses”, is now also the subject of a new computer game aimed at teaching kids about his “sin”. It is called “The Stressful Life of Salman Rushdie and Implementation of his Verdict.”
Iran Planning Its First Nuclear Submarine
13 Jun 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Iran said it is drawing up designs for its first nuclear powered submarine, which if it gets built, would make it the first not nuclear armed nation to put the technology to front line military use.
BREAKING: Hawks Launch Corruption Investigation At MTN
05 Jun 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
South Africa’s elite police unit, the Hawks, have opened an investigation into allegations of corruption at MTN. This follows news reports yesterday of a senior former MTN Group executive admitting to bribing South Africa’s former ambassador to Iran following a successful license purchase.
Iran Claims This Book Will Cause The Collapse Of Christianity And Shake World Politics
25 May 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
An alleged ancient religious text, which was confiscated in 2000 by Turkish authorities, has since resurfaced following a request by the Vatican to view it. An Iranian report claims that the book’s contents will “trigger Christianity’s downfall by proving that Islam is the final and righteous religion.”
Iran Is Threatening To Sue Google Inc.
18 May 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
I know, today was supposed to be Facebook’s special moment, but when a sovereign state threatens to sue a corporation like Google, it’s sort of a thing. Especially when a sovereign state sues a corporation because of a disagreement over how a map should be labelled. Seriously.
Hacker Posts Details Of 3 Million Iranian Bank Accounts
20 Apr 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
And you people wonder why they tried to switch the internet off. Khosrow Zarefarid, an Iranian software manager, warned Iran’s banks’ CEOs of a security flaw in the banking system. When nobody responded, Khosrow hacked 3 million accounts across 22 banks, then dropped these details — including card numbers and PINs — on his blog.
Iran To Cut Off Internet, Completely
10 Apr 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Iran’s government, not wanting to be outdone by other censorship-crazed nations like China, North Korea, and Great Britain, are taking things to the next level – they are cutting off the internet, permanently. As always, they only have their citizens’ best interests at heart.
The Simpsons Join Barbie On Iran Toy Black List
06 Feb 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Hot off the press in Iran this morning comes a report that the Institute for the Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults in Tehran has added any and all toys derived from The Simpsons to a nationwide ban list, which includes Barbie dolls and assorted products.
Iran Threatens To Take Military Action Against USA
03 Jan 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Iran’s army has warned that it will take action against America if a particular US aircraft carrier, which was moved due to naval exercises, returns to Iranian waters. The threat sounds far from empty, too.
Iranian Actress Given 90 Lashes For Being In A Mildly Subversive Film
11 Oct 2011 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
More specifically, Iranian actress Marzieh Vafamehr was sentenced to 90 lashes for starring in “My Tehran For Sale,” a movie about how Iran mistreats its actresses. The actress was arrested for being in the film – which was never officially distributed in Iran – in July, and her sentence was handed down this weekend.
Iranian Woman Says Eye For An Eye Punishment Isn’t Worth It
02 Aug 2011 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
An Iranian woman who was blinded by a man who threw acid in her face seven years ago prevented the Iranian government from literally taking “an eye for and eye”.
Iran Says London Logo Is Racist, Needs Redesign
02 Mar 2011 by Jasmine Stone / 3 Comments
Well here’s some sport’s news from those kooky guys in fun-lovin’ Iran. The world’s craziest government has now decided that the 2012 London Olympic Games logo is racist.
ATTENTION IRAN – WE HAVE A URANIUM SUPPLIER FOR YOU
03 Aug 2010 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Everyone knows Iran needs a steady supply of uranium to develop it’s peaceful nuclear energy-production. But the west is being all iffy about monitoring the grade and quantity of uranium that the Iranians can get their hands on. Western governments have even gone so far as to implement sanctions against Iran. Those guys are total […]
IRAN BANS MULLETS, PREFERS THE CHIN-HAWK
08 Jul 2010 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
There’s a crisis in the Middle East, ladies and gentlemen. For centuries, the mullet has stood on the threshold of visual offense and radical expression of freedom. And in yet another move to isolate itself from the global Wayne’s World generation, Iran has banned that most majestic and elusive of creatures, the mullet. Imagine a […]
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