Text by Asia Society
Schoolgirls wave Iranian flags as they mark the start of 10 days of celebrations for the anniversary of the Islamic revolution at the Behesht-e Zahra (Zahra’s Paradise) cemetery in southern Tehran on Feb. 1, 2010. (Atta Kenare/AFP/Getty Images)
Date: Thursday, February 10, 2011
Time: 6:00pm to 8:30pm
Venue: Asia Society (725 Park Avenue, New York)
Ticket: $10
In the midst of international diplomacy over Iran’s controversial nuclear program, the US and its allies are intensifying sanctions against the country. The aftermath of Iran’s disputed 2009 election and growing violations of human rights are adding fuel to the fire, resulting in deeper hostilities with the outside world than at any time since the revolution’s early days. The stakes—and consequences—are greater than ever.
