Taliban and growing terrorism must have been a reason for this decline. These things do effect the economy.

I quite agree with the assessment of the late Shah's son about the consequences if the Iranian uprising is crushed.

and watching the winning shot with fellow friends---priceless moment...

You are right. West is in fact wild.

Which women? I saw very many women in the Ahmedinejad rallies. How many times does one have to remind 'journalists' that not all Iranian women speak English, wear outsized sunglasses and trendy coats? While I'm all for progress in women's right, I...