Iran, Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Whole Shebang, by Osmund Agbo In the land where the Zagros Mountains meet the horizon and vast deserts tell tales of ancient times lies a country historically known as Persia. Its history weaves the rich mosaic of human civilization. From its very inception, Iran has stood as a cradle of culture, intellect, and empire. The ancient Persians, through the Achaemenid, Parthian, and Sassanid empires, were pioneers in science, medicine, mathematics, and astronomy, contributing invaluable advancements to the world. The Islamic conquest in the 7th century introduced...