Daily News Article - November 3, 2005
1. What anniversary did Iran celebrate on Wednesday? What is the name of this Anniversary? How did Iranians 'celebrate' this day?
2. Who threatened England on Tuesday? Why did they do so?
3. How did British Prime Minister Tony Blair react to Iranian President Ahmadinejad's recent call for Israel to be "wiped off the map?" Tony Blair is not afraid to speak the truth. Do you agree with his straightforwardness? Explain your answer.
4. What three countries recently tried to persuade Iran to stop its nuclear activities? Why were they doing so?
5. The United Nation's nuclear watchdog group (IAEA) will meet soon to decide whether Iran should be referred to the Security Council, which could then impose economic or even military sanctions on Iran. What has Iran said that it will do to retaliate should the UN's IAEA even refer them to the UN Security Council?
6. Some Iranian diplomats have tried to downplay Ahmadinejad's remarks. How is the Iranian government reacting to these diplomats?
7. Think about what the Iranian government has said about Isreal, America, England and the United Nations. Obtaining the capability to use nuclear weapons, do you doubt that they would use them against Israel? Explain your answer. Why is it good for Israel that Iran has announced its desires so publicly?