Preview of a Journey Across Iran: Op-Ed Columnist Nicholas D. Kristof gives a first look at his road trip through Iran, as he talks to ordinary Iranians about their lives, their government and the United States.
Hugs From Iran -- Nicholas D. Kristof, New York Times
MASHHAD, Iran
My 1,700-mile road trip across Iran began with a giddy paean to America, reinforcing my view that at the grass-roots level, this may be the most pro-American nation in the Middle East.
“We love America!” gushed a former military commando, now a clothing seller, my first evening in the spiritual center of Mashhad. He was so carried away that I thought he might hug me, and although he acknowledged that his business was suffering greatly from Western sanctions, he said he blamed his own leaders.
“I can’t blame America,” he said. “I love America too much.”
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My Comment: I am not a fan of Nicholas D. Kristof views .... but he was given permission to travel (along a sanctioned government route) within Iran, and I suspect that his series on Iran will be worth the read. Check out the video for a preview.
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