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Alireza Talakoubnejad

@websterkaroon

Iranian-American Muslim interested in contemporary Iranian society, sports, art, and culture.

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"The Man With Glasses" a comedy drama about the adventures of man that the Pentagon has issued a 30 million dollar bail for. Coming to Iranian theaters next week.

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"Bedouins are attacking Druze in Syria, therefore Israel killing & maiming tens of thousands of people in Gaza and engaging in ethnic cleansing is ok"

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I think given the war and uncertainty in Iran, if they did sign a foreign coach earlier there would have been a high chance they quit. So given the circumstances you don't really have a choice except Iranian for now.

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Alireza Beiranvand posts a video on his Instagram that appears to be aimed for the IFF Disciplinary Board. After thanking Tractor supporters & apologizing to Persepolis fans, he says this is an important year for Iranian football - both the WC & ACL & to take that into account.

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Iran beats Bulgaria 3-0. All eyes on Serbia vs Slovenia in 2 hours. If Serbia win, then Iran advance. If Slovenia win, then Iran are eliminated. #VNL2025

Iran beats Bulgaria 3-0.

All eyes on Serbia vs Slovenia in 2 hours.

If Serbia win, then Iran advance.

If Slovenia win, then Iran are eliminated.

#VNL2025
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No. 49% of Republicans saying they are somewhat or very dissatisfied on an issue under an incumbent Republican president just 6 months in is a big deal. Especially before there has been any new shocking info. Yet. 83% of Independents being the same is an even bigger deal.

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I saw an earlier preview of this and thought it would be super dumb and I don't care but in this clip there's an Iranian guy with a curly mustache and a hat that looks like half the people I play football with on Sundays & now I'm super invested

I saw an earlier preview of this and thought it would be super dumb and I don't care but in this clip there's an Iranian guy with a curly mustache and a hat that looks like half the people I play football with on Sundays & now I'm super invested
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Really interesting thread on the evolution of the word "martyr" in Iranian political & cultural discourse & its distinction from its theological meaning, from before the revolution until today. And specific changes in images associated with martyrs since the 12 day war.