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Iranian Hardliner Raps In Support Of Occupy Wall Street  A member of Iran’s pro-government Basij force has composed and produced a rap in support of the Occupy Wall Street movement. More  EU Ramps Up Iran Sanctions  European Union foreign ministers have beefed up sanctions against Iran in the aftermath of this week’s storming of the British Embassy in Tehran. More  ‚Blame It On The Brits‘ A Familiar Refrain In Iran  The central character in Iran’s best known and most popular satirical novel, “Uncle Napoleon,” sees plots by the British behind everything that has happened in his country. More  Events Summon Memories Of ’79, But With Differences  The incident this week in Tehran has inevitably been compared to the events of 32 years ago. But there are differences. More  Occupy Wall Street Members Express Solidarity With Political Prisoners In Iran  An Iranian activist and a student of anthropology at Yale University has launched Campaign99 to generate international solidarity with political prisoners in Iran. More