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mysteryowl

(9,254 posts)
Sat Mar 7, 2026, 08:01 PM 4 hrs ago

Rick 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 4 hrs ago OP
Thank you - fascinating video. The people were so welcoming then. erronis 4 hrs ago #1
I am concerned about their beautiful historic mosques being bombed. mysteryowl 3 hrs ago #2
We are shown a yellow sign in a mosque that says, "death to Israel" mysteryowl 3 hrs ago #3

erronis

(23,542 posts)
1. Thank you - fascinating video. The people were so welcoming then.
Sat Mar 7, 2026, 08:31 PM
4 hrs ago

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.
Sat Mar 7, 2026, 09:09 PM
3 hrs ago

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"
Sat Mar 7, 2026, 09:11 PM
3 hrs ago

The people said they liked America. At least in 2009.

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