Ask me anything about Iran

#1 Edited by Qpzmg (976 posts) - 5 months, 24 days ago - Show Bio

I just made this thread because I think I am the only Iranian in this site and you might have some questions. Ok so I am from Iran and most of you are from Europe or USA so your point of view towards Iran is a lot different from mine. And if you have any question about me or Iran from the past to the present I will answer.

i am not in iran i came to australia couple of years a go but my entire family is in iran.

i might not be able to answer all your questions but i will try to answer most of them.

#2 Posted by k4tzm4n (31435 posts) - 5 months, 23 days ago - Show Bio

Surprised no one has asked anything yet, so I guess I'll begin. 
 
How do you feel about President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad?

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#3 Posted by Super_C (710 posts) - 5 months, 23 days ago - Show Bio

@Qpzmg: What's an Iranian laugh like?

#4 Edited by Qpzmg (976 posts) - 5 months, 23 days ago - Show Bio

@k4tzm4n said:

Surprised no one has asked anything yet, so I guess I'll begin. How do you feel about President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad?

he is the worst president iran has ever seen. I hate him so do most people in iran want to kill him but its not all his fault most of it is the supreme leaders fault because he has all the power.

#5 Posted by Qpzmg (976 posts) - 5 months, 23 days ago - Show Bio

@Super_C said:

@Qpzmg: What's an Iranian laugh like?

its like any other laugh.

#6 Edited by Necrotic_Lycanthrope (2387 posts) - 5 months, 23 days ago - Show Bio

How bad has the violence escalated in Iran? I keep on hearing the Hell both the Iranians and visiting groups go through on nearly a daily basis.

#7 Posted by Super_C (710 posts) - 5 months, 23 days ago - Show Bio

@Qpzmg: Any Iranian vegan recipes?

#8 Posted by Glitch_Spawn (15472 posts) - 5 months, 23 days ago - Show Bio

What kind of music is popular there?

#9 Posted by Qpzmg (976 posts) - 5 months, 23 days ago - Show Bio

@Necrotic_Lycanthrope said:

How bad has the violence escalated in Iran? I keep on hearing the Hell both the Iranians and visiting groups go through on nearly a daily basis.

it is not on daily bases but it has escalated since the last presidental debate.

#10 Posted by Necrotic_Lycanthrope (2387 posts) - 5 months, 23 days ago - Show Bio

@Qpzmg:

I hope at least on your area it doesn't get extreme. It hurts like crazy to see people getting sucked into conflicts like this, regardless of religious differences.

#11 Posted by Qpzmg (976 posts) - 5 months, 23 days ago - Show Bio

@Glitch_Spawn said:

What kind of music is popular there?

classical, pop and rock.

#12 Posted by Qpzmg (976 posts) - 5 months, 23 days ago - Show Bio

@Necrotic_Lycanthrope said:

@Qpzmg:

I hope at least on your area it doesn't get extreme. It hurts like crazy to see people getting sucked into conflicts like this, regardless of religious differences.

actually i am not in iran my entire family is i am in australia with my mom and brother i came to australia couple of years a go.

#13 Posted by MasterJohn (2472 posts) - 5 months, 23 days ago - Show Bio

Does Iran have high-powered speed boats with machine guns on them that can destroy ships like the USS lincoln?

#14 Posted by Necrotic_Lycanthrope (2387 posts) - 5 months, 23 days ago - Show Bio

@Qpzmg:

Oh. In that case, I'm very glad that you guys are in a safe area away from conflict.

#15 Posted by Qpzmg (976 posts) - 5 months, 23 days ago - Show Bio

@MasterJohn said:

Does Iran have high-powered speed boats with machine guns on them that can destroy ships like the USS lincoln?

yes they do Seraj and Zolfaqar. destroy the USS Lincoln i am not sure about that.

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#16 Posted by MasterJohn (2472 posts) - 5 months, 23 days ago - Show Bio

@Qpzmg said:

@MasterJohn said:

Does Iran have high-powered speed boats with machine guns on them that can destroy ships like the USS lincoln?

yes they do Seraj and Zolfaqar. destroy the USS Lincoln i am not sure about that.

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Do you see them being used in battle?

#17 Posted by Qpzmg (976 posts) - 5 months, 23 days ago - Show Bio

@MasterJohn said:

@Qpzmg said:

@MasterJohn said:

Does Iran have high-powered speed boats with machine guns on them that can destroy ships like the USS lincoln?

yes they do Seraj and Zolfaqar. destroy the USS Lincoln i am not sure about that.

s

Do you see them being used in battle?

they are new they haven't been used in a battle but they will be.

#18 Posted by JediXMan (23368 posts) - 5 months, 23 days ago - Show Bio

In general, what is every day life like? Socially, in the work place? In what ways does it differ from western countries?

#19 Posted by Qpzmg (976 posts) - 5 months, 23 days ago - Show Bio

@JediXMan said:

In general, what is every day life like? Socially, in the work place? In what ways does it differ from western countries?

everyones jobs is different. its hard to compare it to western countries since i never been to one. and socially people usually hang around with their family and every week their is a family gathering. and their is barely any computer related job most people work in shops or are technician and you have to wake up early like 6 or 7 and you finish late like 7-11 and they don't get paid enough.

#20 Posted by Sherlock (6855 posts) - 5 months, 22 days ago - Show Bio

Ill think of a real question later.For now 
 
Is Iran really a place?Or is it all part of a complicated alien conspiracy to force of to consume countless amounts of ice cream in order to allow the alien's piggie overlords to offer our souls as sacrifice to the Almighty Pig god who has a fondness for ice cream?

#21 Posted by Qpzmg (976 posts) - 5 months, 22 days ago - Show Bio

Iran is a real place.

#22 Posted by lykopis (7185 posts) - 5 months, 22 days ago - Show Bio

Is there any media that is not government sanctioned allowed to report in Iran?

Is there unfettered access to the internet?

In terms of girls and women, are their numbers equal, more or less than boys and men in terms of education?

Is there any woman in a high ranking position in the government?

Sharia law is practised in Iran -- yes or no and if yes, what is the most common law broken and if no - have there been efforts put forward to protect young girls in terms of rape. etc?

I don't expect you to have all or any questions, but I very much would like to pick your brain. :)

#23 Posted by Qpzmg (976 posts) - 5 months, 22 days ago - Show Bio

@lykopis said:

Is there any media that is not government sanctioned allowed to report in Iran?

Is there unfettered access to the internet?

In terms of girls and women, are their numbers equal, more or less than boys and men in terms of education?

Is there any woman in a high ranking position in the government?

Sharia law is practised in Iran -- yes or no and if yes, what is the most common law broken and if no - have there been efforts put forward to protect young girls in terms of rape. etc?

I don't expect you to have all or any questions, but I very much would like to pick your brain. :)

No.

i dont understand the question.

their the same.

no.

i am not sure.

#24 Posted by Chaos Prime (8223 posts) - 5 months, 22 days ago - Show Bio

Q1 - What are your views on the current situation in Bahrain & should Iran take a stronger stance against the royal family there?

Q2- Which media organisation due you believe gives a fair & honest picture on current life for the average person in Iran?

#25 Posted by Qpzmg (976 posts) - 5 months, 22 days ago - Show Bio

@Chaos Prime said:

Q1 - What are your views on the current situation in Bahrain & should Iran take a stronger stance against the royal family there?

Q2- Which media organisation due you believe gives a fair & honest picture on current life for the average person in Iran?

1- i don't know much about the Bahrain situation or what iran is doing so sorry but i can't answer that question.

2- if you are talking about media in iran non of them tell the truth and other medias outside of iran don't know much about the average person in iran.

#26 Posted by TheSwordsman (1954 posts) - 5 months, 22 days ago - Show Bio

Is there a martial art of Iranian origins and if so what is it called and please describe it.

#27 Posted by Blood1991 (8098 posts) - 5 months, 22 days ago - Show Bio

@Qpzmg: Not really a question about Iran, but have you faced any persecution in Australia? I know where I live in the United States anyone who even looks middle eastern faces bigotry on a daily basis.

#28 Edited by Qpzmg (976 posts) - 5 months, 22 days ago - Show Bio

@TheSwordsman said:

Is there a martial art of Iranian origins and if so what is it called and please describe it.

Varzesh-e Pahlavani is wrestling but I didn't know that wrestling was a martial art.
#29 Posted by VercingetorixTheGreat (2534 posts) - 5 months, 22 days ago - Show Bio

Who is your favorite Iranian (persian) ruler?

Mine is Cyrus the Great.

What do you think should be done in Iran about Ahmadinejad?

I believe we should help the GREAT people of Iran

I personally love Iranian history. Great culture.

Also is Zoroastrinism persecuted in Iran?

#30 Posted by TheSwordsman (1954 posts) - 5 months, 22 days ago - Show Bio

@Qpzmg said:

@TheSwordsman said:

Is there a martial art of Iranian origins and if so what is it called and please describe it.

no

You are mistaken: Varzesh-e Pahlavani

#31 Posted by Qpzmg (976 posts) - 5 months, 22 days ago - Show Bio

I know this sport its kinda like bodybuilding and you asked for martial arts.

#32 Posted by TheSwordsman (1954 posts) - 5 months, 22 days ago - Show Bio

@Qpzmg said:

I know this sport its kinda like bodybuilding and you asked for martial arts.

No. It is a martial arts system as well.

#33 Posted by lykopis (7185 posts) - 5 months, 21 days ago - Show Bio

@Qpzmg said:

@lykopis said:

Is there any media that is not government sanctioned allowed to report in Iran?

Is there unfettered access to the internet?

In terms of girls and women, are their numbers equal, more or less than boys and men in terms of education?

Is there any woman in a high ranking position in the government?

Sharia law is practised in Iran -- yes or no and if yes, what is the most common law broken and if no - have there been efforts put forward to protect young girls in terms of rape. etc?

I don't expect you to have all or any questions, but I very much would like to pick your brain. :)

No.

i dont understand the question.

their the same.

no.

i am not sure.

I am sorry for my vagueness, I can understand why my question was confusing. I meant is there access to the internet in Iran and if there is, can anyone access it and is it not restricted to sites approved by the Iranian government?

Thank you for taking the time to answer my questions. :)

#34 Posted by mrdecepticonleader (11226 posts) - 5 months, 21 days ago - Show Bio

Whats the food like?

#35 Posted by Qpzmg (976 posts) - 5 months, 21 days ago - Show Bio

@mrdecepticonleader said:

Whats the food like?

its mostly rice with veggie, meant or chicken on top there lots more but its hard to explain so here are some pictures.

#36 Posted by mrdecepticonleader (11226 posts) - 5 months, 21 days ago - Show Bio

@Qpzmg: Looks nice.

#37 Posted by JohnnyGat (1034 posts) - 5 months, 21 days ago - Show Bio

What kind of accent do you have when speaking English? Is it heavy, quick, slow, light?

#38 Edited by tea8765 (157 posts) - 5 months, 20 days ago - Show Bio

@Qpzmg said:

@MasterJohn said:

@Qpzmg said:

@MasterJohn said:

Does Iran have high-powered speed boats with machine guns on them that can destroy ships like the USS lincoln?

yes they do Seraj and Zolfaqar. destroy the USS Lincoln i am not sure about that.

s

Do you see them being used in battle?

they are new they haven't been used in a battle but they will be.

John, you do know a Nimitz class aircraft carrier is over a thousand feet long and made of steel and concrete, I think the word "destroy" might be a little strong when talking about an outboard with a 7.62mm on the bow. I would be more worried about Iran's efforts to obtain a nuclear weapon.

#39 Posted by DarkKnightDetective (7075 posts) - 5 months, 20 days ago - Show Bio

Do Iranians like waffles?

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