Amazing Tehran videos.

[Raghfarm007]

As for Kish Islan.... I hope to buy an appartment there and live there for the winter months:

 

[SalarHaqq]

I really didn't want to reply to you, because you're a cheap clown like Omid Dana with his aqeeq rings lol

Dana doesn't wear aqeeq rings (having issues with Islam, it wouldn't make much sense for him to do so).

Also, I have to say I find it inadequate for a patriot to call him names. The truth is that Iran finds itself in a ruthless existential battle against extremely powerful enemies, which will not settle for anything short of Iran's destruction. At the same time, Iranians are being bombarded around the clock with propaganda and psy-ops by the same enemies, which makes it a priority for any patriot to try and act as a counterweight.

Dana has certainly accomplished more than any forum user in neutralizing the effects of the enemy's soft war amongst Iranians with average education levels. Notwithstanding the fact that some technical errors slip into his presentations at times, or that he may exaggerate in some of his descriptions - verbal attacks of this sort against him are essentially uncalled for. They would be understandable or justified from someone who isn't patriotic, or from someone who has a record equal to Dana's in defending Iran against her mortal enemies, but for a 'vatandust', I doubt they are really suitable.

Tehran is basically a huge joke by urbanism standards. The fiber of the city is ridiculous. Modern? Peasants like you don't even know what modern means. Guys like you are the reason that Tehran has turned into the joke it is now. Modernism is not about a bunch of scarce skyscrapers here and there. You can have a city full of 2 floor buildings that looks much more modern than Tehran. Europeans don't build skyscrapers not because they can't, but because modern urbanism and architecture have nothing to do with the height of a building.

Tehran doesn't have a skyline. The lack of a master plan is clear when you look at the map of the city. When you want to write a postal address in Tehran, it will take 3 lines because you have to go through several narrow streets to reach where you want. This is specially true about the richest parts of Tehran. The only district of Tehran that can be saved in the future is District 22, but even that is not going well.

It's ridiculous that you say there is no city more modern than Tehran in the Western world. Yeah, Northern parts of Tehran are more modern than Manhattan Frankfurt in Germany is a third world city, Tehran is definitely better.

Maybe. But why not strike a more constructive and less demeaning tone? This is your country and its capital you're commenting on, and you are a patriot, isn't it?

Of course patriotism does not preclude from formulating constructive criticism about one's homeland or the way it is being managed. But there's constructive, respectful criticism and then there's disparaging, scoffing put-on, which is rather unbecoming of a patriot I would say.

If we're going to highlight that Iran lags behind the west, it would be appropriate not to stop there but to put things into perspective, i. e. to compare with what is comparable. Fact is that the issues of urbanism Tehran is faced with, are perfectly common to major cities all accross the developing world. Another fact is that in many respects, Tehran ranks above a big number of counterparts in the global south (its well-developed metro system being just one example out of many).

Finally, it's far from easy for a developing nation to attain highest global standards in whatever sector. And it isn't due to citizens of these nations overestimating their standing. A look at some developing countries where decision-makers in top positions are mostly western-educated and follow western-centric mindsets, will amply reveal that simply trying to copy the west is not what will solve the issues either.

 

[Raghfarm007]

Salar jan..... please dont reply to it...... I dont want to destroy this thread....lets keep it about the amazingly developed infrastructure of the country.

As I said....in my experiance of having lived in many westen countries for many years, and having travelled to almost every European country, Iran´s infrastructure is better...... this is my own experiance.... if other disagree without having any real experiance trvelling in Europe, that´s their problem.... lets keep this thread about the nice videos of Iranian cities.

 

[sur]

I have travelled to many countries around the world, but very rarely seen anything as modern and beautiful as Tehran: چشم دوشمن کور

You should've tried Pakistani Mangoes from this seller in Iran ?

I also noticed that you came little close to head-on collisions few times.
Drive safe.

 

[Raghfarm007]

Youve got a very sharp eye....

 

[Amaa'n]

I would love to see Tehran one day.

Same here, i wish to visit Iran and explore, try out the Persion cuisine but damn the political situation...if i get Iranian visa stamped on my passport, then good luck me getting back to KSA or US

 

[Raghfarm007]

First part of the video shows how developed Kish Island become. It wasnt like this 20 years ago:

 

[Arian]

Dana doesn't wear aqeeq rings (having issues with Islam, it wouldn't make much sense for him to do so).

Also, I have to say I find it inadequate for a patriot to call him names. The truth is that Iran finds itself in a ruthless existential battle against extremely powerful enemies, which will not settle for anything short of Iran's destruction. At the same time, Iranians are being bombarded around the clock with propaganda and psy-ops by the same enemies, which makes it a priority for any patriot to try and act as a counterweight.

Dana has certainly accomplished more than any forum user in neutralizing the effects of the enemy's soft war amongst Iranians with average education levels. Notwithstanding the fact that some technical errors slip into his presentations at times, or that he may exaggerate in some of his descriptions - verbal attacks of this sort against him are essentially uncalled for. They would be understandable or justified from someone who isn't patriotic, or from someone who has a record equal to Dana's in defending Iran against her mortal enemies, but for a 'vatandust', I doubt they are really suitable.

You love the guy. Don't you?

I think the point is that Omid Dana has done a great job in neutralizing the psychological warfare amongst Iranians with average to low education levels. I don't dislike the guy, I actually like him for the most part, but he does say many things that are completely wrong. His videos on Plasma Energy and Iran's invisible flying saucers are ridiculous and they're his most-watched videos.

I believe Omid Dana could've done a better job at convincing a larger part of the Iranian society about the psychological warfare by the enemy had his videos made more sense.

Maybe. But why not strike a more constructive and less demeaning tone? This is your country and its capital you're commenting on, and you are a patriot, isn't it?

Of course patriotism does not preclude from formulating constructive criticism about one's homeland or the way it is being managed. But there's constructive, respectful criticism and then there's disparaging, scoffing put-on, which is rather unbecoming of a patriot I would say.

If we're going to highlight that Iran lags behind the west, it would be appropriate not to stop there but to put things into perspective, i. e. to compare with what is comparable. Fact is that the issues of urbanism Tehran is faced with, are perfectly common to major cities all accross the developing world. Another fact is that in many respects, Tehran ranks above a big number of counterparts in the global south (its well-developed metro system being just one example out of many).

Finally, it's far from easy for a developing nation to attain highest global standards in whatever sector. And it isn't due to citizens of these nations overestimating their standing. A look at some developing countries where decision-makers in top positions are mostly western-educated and follow western-centric mindsets, will amply reveal that simply trying to copy the west is not what will solve the issues either.

Man, that thing literally said that Iran is more beautiful and modern than all cities in the Western world. Do you realize how ridiculous that is?

He is showing only selected parts of Tehran actually. He is showing people northern districts of Tehran, namely Districts 1, 2 and 3 (and probably some parts of District 6). Tehran has 22 districts.

NYC Subway was launched 116 years ago before the World War I. How can you compare it to Tehran's metro system that was inaugurated 21 years ago?

If you want to see beautiful subway systems in Europe, look at metro stations in Moscow and Saint Petersburg which are much older than Tehran's metro system.

I didn't intend to compare Iran to developed countries, but when you specifically restrict the comparison to the Western world, that happens naturally. If you want to extend the scope of comparison, let me remind you that all of these tiny Sheikhdoms in the Persian Gulf region were developing nations like us. South Korea was a developing nation too. China is still a developing nation. Why don't you compare Tehran to Beijing, Seoul, Doha, Dubai, etc.? Compare Kish Island to Dubai, for example.

 

[aryobarzan]

As for Kish Islan.... I hope to buy an appartment there and live there for the winter months:

Wow beautiful ..many thanks....Do they accept cold weather refugees from Canada..lol

 

[Raghfarm007]

From the very south of Tehran to the very North...

 

[tower9]

I mean Tehran looks much better than what you would expect from the garbage you hear from the Western media. It is a shame that Iran is being sanctioned, otherwise Iran and Tehran would really shine. I don't understand how you can say Tehran is the most modern or best city in the world. I mean a lot of cities in Asia represent uber modernity if you want to really get down to it.

Granted Iran has been punished severely by sanctions and that has limited its growth potential. I think when sanctions are finally lifted, Iran will definitely be booming.

 

[Raghfarm007]

who said Tehran is the most modern or best city in the world?!!

Tehran in whinter from above:

 

[Shawnee]

Guys
You have to live overseas for a long time and then the nostalgia will be so so strong.

There are moments I am willing to pay $1000 for one hot Iranian Barbari with noon panir sabzi, or very simple things.

You will not understand the power of nostalgia inside Iran. It is super strong after even four years, let a lone decades.

Iranian restaurants will not fill the gap here.

 

[Raghfarm007]

LOL dadash.... its not just nostalgia...... it´s the realisation that life was easy in Iran in comparison to the west.

It´s realisn that you have to work 50 hours a week and pay 50% of your earnings on tax.
It´s realising that you dont have time for anything, and no one has time for you.
It´s realising that Most people in the west dont have real families
It´s realising that you were fooled by hollywood movies!

Its also reaslising that noon barbari only tasts good in Iran!!

 

[Shawnee]

LOL dadash.... its not just nostalgia...... it´s the realisation that life was easy in Iran in comparison to the west.

It´s realisn that you have to work 50 hours a week and pay 50% of your earnings on tax.
It´s realising that you dont have time for anything, and no one has ime for you.
It´s realising that Most people in the west dont have real families
It´s realising that you were fooled by hollywood movies!

Its also reaslising that noob barbari only tasts good in Iran!!

Exactly, noon barbari only tastes good in Iran. I got that after buying it and also making it in a descent shape at home.

Barbari tastes better in Iran.