i've read her book, "persian mirrors". in fact, i can see it right now sitting on my bookshelf. she is a khatami groupie. i guess it makes sense: rouhani is khatami 2.0

AMIR1973,

Sciolino is the first Western journalist from a major newspaper who correctly described the Islamist fascists’ regime as a mafia. It is up to her to explain how a criminal syndicate can be “reformed.”

Let's give Elaine a break, I mean she needs to make some money too! I mean if she could get into oil and deal with mullah's and rev guard well she will be doing it, but absense of that well that is what she could think of.

Among the points of interest along the way:

A quick stop at Orumia Lake and walk for miles without getting wet,

A visit to the local vineyards where sewage water creates tasty grapes,

On to Esfahan and pretend to swim in Zayandeh Rood,

A fancy ice cream treat with palm oil at Shah Abbas Hotel,

Back to Tehran and attend a volleyball match at Azadi Complex where your female companions will be taken away to Evin for an all-ladies night out and solitary confinement,

A unique scientific experience at Milad tower where you will be exposed to a wide range of frequencies in 9-12 GHz range and parasites,

And finally spend an evening with Tehran's rich kids in fancy residences!

Dear Fred,

I did not know that about Sciolino. That is interesting. Thanks.