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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsRick Steves' Iran (2009)
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Join Rick as he explores the most surprising and fascinating land he's ever visited: Iran. In this one-hour, ground-breaking travel special, you'll discover the splendid monuments of Iran's rich and glorious past, learn more about the 20th-century story of this perplexing nation, and experience Iranian life today in its historic capital and in a countryside village. Most important, you'll meet the people of this nation whose government so exasperates our own.
Wars are between governments and the people are the victims.
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Rick Steves' Iran (2009) (Original Post)
mysteryowl
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erronis
(23,542 posts)1. Thank you - fascinating video. The people were so welcoming then.
And I think the Persian people are still that way.
It is the religious freaks and power-hungry people around the world who cause the hatred and damage.
mysteryowl
(9,254 posts)2. I am concerned about their beautiful historic mosques being bombed.
They are so beautiful and very old.
Please leave their special places alone!
mysteryowl
(9,254 posts)3. We are shown a yellow sign in a mosque that says, "death to Israel"
The people said they liked America. At least in 2009.