Cross Post from IMP; Media Analysis: Iran and the Olympics

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Cross Post from IMP; Media Analysis: Iran and the Olympics

From the Iran Media Project 8/14: The Beginning: Controversy and Outrage In the Boxing Ring Along with the expected might and glory, the 2012 Olympics began controversially for medal-seeking hopefuls from the Islamic Republic of Iran. On August 1st, Iranian…