Alef, a web site which represents a major group of conservatives in the Parliament, mentioned to be run by a top-ranking MP, published a piece about Kamangir yesterday [Persian]. In the report, the author writes,
A blogger claims that Fars News and Press TV have assigned false sentences to the Norwegian Foreign Minister [referring to: Did IRNA change Norwegian Foreign Minister’s Words?]. He [the website mentions my real name] claimed that the sentence “West must be more concerned with their own arsenal, rather than pointing at Iran and North Korea” is made up. The blogger mentions that he will follow the story with the Foreign Ministry of Norway. Fars News and Press TV have not reacted to these accusations yet. This is not the first time this blogger makes similar claims.
Then, Alef publishes a pictures of the author of this blog, accompanied by my real name, and follows,
Who is he [real name]? He [real name] is a resident of Canada whose blog is frequently referred to by the media and warmonger neo-con blogs (including Pajamas Media and Gateway Pundit). His blog is the number one source for anti-Iran news from the Iranian blogosphere, for the neo-con media. The content translated by him, regarding President’s speeches, Iranian missiles, stonings, executions, the social security project [Police raid against "immodesty" and alike], and so on, have been enthusiastically followed by the neo-con blogging networks. During last few months, he has increased his presence in the Persian blogging atmosphere, and also Iranian social networks, in order to direct anti-Iran content.
Shortly after this report, an Iranian blogger who first disclosed my real name started attacking me in a Persian social network, Balatarin [Persian]. He accused me of being a part of a “big filthy plot” against Iran. This coincidence has made some people making guesses about the source of the accusations made in Alef.
The matter of fact is, among the people who read this blog, and refer to it, there are certain people whom like, or adore, the current American administration. Nevertheless, I have always tried to be objective and not take parts. The mission of this blog is to give an accurate account of the events which happen in Iran. Having said that, I happen to agree with Alef on parts of their report and I am actually very satisfied if I have been able to help the news about stonings and executions escape the borders of Iran.
Now you definitely have to stay here, at least until Iran is no longer under a dictatorship regime!
Comment by nachtwache — October 28, 2007 @ 12:51 pm
I support Nachtwache, Canada is a country you want, for now, to live in. I don’t want you to get arrested when you go back to Iran, I want you to stay safe.
ps. Archer, I don’t think anybody who read your blog adore US administration. Some of us may support it, some of us may like it, a tiny bit of your readers may even agree with everything US administration say or do, but “adoring” is not a word I would use.
Kamangir: Yes Ella, life has been great for Azadeh and I in Canada and we both like this country and its people. About those who “adore” the current American administration, I certainly was not referring to you. :)
Comment by ella — October 28, 2007 @ 1:45 pm
Well Done Arash! You are clearly irritating the right people and putting the [...] mullahs on notice that their actions are being seen and that these traitors to Iran will be held to account for every lie and crime that they commit.
The fight is just beginning and the mullahs are doomed to lose their grip on Iran forever ….time is on the side of Iranian humanists and nationalists where ever they are.
Comment by rostam farrokhzad — October 28, 2007 @ 2:09 pm
Well Arash,don´t worry,it`s part of the game.Bloggers know that you have always tried to be objective and as you said “to help the news about stonings and executions escape the borders of Iran”.
In this point,do the mullahcracy be afraid with a blogger out of his country?They not understand nothing.
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I’m one of those who is left wondering just how your real identity got to these guys. Was it Hoder? In either scenario that runs through my head it is, because even if he did not inform anyone he certainly left your identity available online to those who may seek to investigate your blog.
*sigh* Oh well, at least the added publicity can be seen in a positive light as well.
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I’m insulted I wasn’t mentioned.
Comment by Carl in Jerusalem — October 29, 2007 @ 1:51 am
Congratulations for having been so effective. Hope you are now certain that Hoder is an agent for the Islamic Republic.
Comment by potkin azarmehr — October 29, 2007 @ 2:12 am
Good Job!…
Kamangir has managed to piss off some of the top thugs in Iran….
Trackback by Isaac Schrödinger — October 29, 2007 @ 5:15 am
This is unbelievable! There is no doubt IRI has their agents all over Europe and North America. They are just pissed off b/c Arash’s catch every lie they try to sell to the world. Keep it up Arash Kamangir.
Comment by Ahvazi — October 29, 2007 @ 8:34 am
“in order to direct anti-Iran content”
You got somebody upset by telling the truth. If I were you I would begin a file of ‘hard copy’ printouts of any and all threats against you. You may need to seek political asylum in another country and you will need documentation to back up the claim.
I’d like to think that someday the Islamic Republic of Iran will have some sort of secular democracy similar to Turkey, but it doesn’t look like it is going to happen in my lifetime. Good luck to you and to any family still in Iran.
btw: I’ve been an American conservative all of my life. The phrase “neo-con” means new, usually referring to the large group of individuals that embraced conservative values after the U.S.A. was cowardly attacked by islamists on September 11, 2001.
Comment by Paleo — October 29, 2007 @ 9:08 am
Arash,
Congratulations! Let me know if you ever need help laying low to avoid the seething cronies of intolerance.
Comment by Tom — October 29, 2007 @ 10:18 am
This is a badge of honor for you my friend. We stand against the enemy that is the Islamic Republic. Keep up the good work.
Comment by Faramarz — October 29, 2007 @ 11:26 am
Kamangir,
There is a saying in Russian, which goes something like this: “Dog barks, karavan keeps walking.”
Congratulations for hurting them where it hurts – showing the truth! Thank you for taking time to do this. Since Iranian parliamentaries starting barking about this blog, I think it just serves to certify its obvious importance in blogosphere. GOOD JOB!
Comment by Armilnov — October 29, 2007 @ 1:21 pm
BTW, Kamangir, this incident not only makes you an officially recognized successful scientist but also an officially recognized successful blogger to boot! Niiice! :)
Comment by Armilnov — October 29, 2007 @ 1:38 pm
DUDE!! You’re a freaking star!
Comment by Gabriel... — October 29, 2007 @ 3:54 pm
You must be doing something right to have them so pissed off.
Comment by thescoundrel — October 29, 2007 @ 11:56 pm
Yes, you are becoming entirely too public, in the sense that the regime has noticed you. Now you could keep your head down, or seek other means to avoid being arrested by the Quods, or some other radical believers, who might just as soon kill you as look at you.
I wish you luck.
Comment by Gerry — October 30, 2007 @ 12:13 am
دستت درد نکنه
Translation: Good job.
Kamangir: چاکریم
Translation: Thanks!
Comment by Matthew — October 30, 2007 @ 2:27 pm
uh oh!
Comment by Selma (From Tehran, with love) — November 1, 2007 @ 9:41 am
Kamangir — As a long-time admirer of Persian civilization, I have to thank you for holding up the torch of truth — raas-e pus-kanda-sh. It is you who has chosen the right path; don’t let them intimidate you. Instead, let my best wishes for you and your loved ones be your company on your way in the service of truth, understanding and a brighter future for Iran. Khoda haafez. Baa arz-e salaam-o eraadat,
Liber
Kamangir: Thank you Liber. Your support is very important to me. It makes me both happy and more responsible, at the same time.
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A good man would prefer to be defeated than to defeat injustice by evil means.
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