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Islamic Iran celebrates 30 years | Islamic Iran celebrates 30 years |
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Iran is marking the 30th anniversary of its Islamic revolution. | Iran is marking the 30th anniversary of its Islamic revolution. |
It will be celebrated in a big rally in central Tehran expected to be addressed by President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. | It will be celebrated in a big rally in central Tehran expected to be addressed by President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. |
On this day three decades ago, the last resistance of the Shah's regime collapsed. Iranians spilled out on to streets to celebrate their new freedom. | On this day three decades ago, the last resistance of the Shah's regime collapsed. Iranians spilled out on to streets to celebrate their new freedom. |
But three decades on, Iran is still suffering major economic problems, international isolation, and complaints about the lack of political freedom. | But three decades on, Iran is still suffering major economic problems, international isolation, and complaints about the lack of political freedom. |
There will be plenty of celebrations on Tuesday, but also - less openly - plenty of criticisms as well. | There will be plenty of celebrations on Tuesday, but also - less openly - plenty of criticisms as well. |
Iran has certainly achieved full independence, but at the expense of continued international isolation. | Iran has certainly achieved full independence, but at the expense of continued international isolation. |
Political and personal freedom is restricted. The economy is in a mess, through a combination of mismanagement and sanctions. | |
Many Iranians struggle to survive. | Many Iranians struggle to survive. |
The new administration in Washington offers the possibility of a new beginning. | The new administration in Washington offers the possibility of a new beginning. |
But President Ahmadinejad's government has so far been reluctant to move away from the reassuring rhetoric of "Death to America". |
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