The danger of a new war in the Middle East is increasing every day. The war drums are beating ever louder, especially in Israel. Hands Off the People of Iran is hosting this weekend conference in order to highlight the dynamics behind the sabre rattling.
Saturday April 21
11.30am: War, imperialism and the capitalist crisis
– Mike Macnair, Communist Party of Great Britain
– Istvan Meszaros
2.30pm: How sanctions and the Islamic regime destroy the Iranian working class
– Majid Tamjidi, veteran labour activist and political analyst
3pm: Israel, Iran and the Middle East
– Moshé Machover, Israeli socialist and founder of Matzpen
Sunday April 22
11.30am: The political economy of the Iranian regime
– Mohamed R. Shalgouni, Rahe Kargar/Organisation of Revolutionary Workers in Iran
– Yassamine Mather, chair of Hands Off the People or Iran
2.30pm Solidarity with the people in Iran
– John McDonnell MP
– Donnache De Long, president of National Union of Journalists (NUJ)
– Sarah McDonald, participant of marathon in aid of Workers Fund Iran
Saturday and Sunday, April 21-22, University of London Union, Malet Street, London. £10/£5 (includes Hopi membership)
All welcome!
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