international affairs Oct. 1, 2012

Ahmadinejad’s Cameraman Decides He’d Like to Stay in the U.S.

By Margaret Hartmann, senior editor for Intelligencer who has worked at New York since 2012

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.

Photo: ATTA KENARE/AFP2011 AFP

In a disappointing end to Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s final appearance at the United Nations, he’s now down one cameraman. Hassan Gol Khanban, who was part of the 140-person entourage that accompanied the Iranian president to New York, has announced via his lawyer that he is seeking asylum in the United States. He provided no other details, but we suspect he was won over by our freedom — not to mention the readily available Payless shoes.

Sources

Associated Press

Tags:

Show Leave a Comment

Ahmadinejad’s Cameraman Defects to U.S.

Things you buy through our links may earn Vox Media a commission.

Most Viewed Stories

Editor’s Picks

THE FEED

early and often

early and often

Nikki Haley Is the Marco Rubio of 2024

These two darlings of Never Trump conservatism have in common a great deal of opportunistic flexibility, and probably the same electoral fate.

Eric Adams Now Incredibly Unpopular, Poll Shows

Only 28 percent of New Yorkers approve of the job that Adams is doing, which is a record low for a New York City mayor.

early and often

early and often

Kevin McCarthy, Lost Without a Gavel, Is Leaving Congress

The higher tolerance his colleagues have for Speaker Mike Johnson could have been the final straw for the Californian.

Most Popular

only on epstein's plane twice

only on epstein's plane twice

RFK Jr. Is Shaky on Details About His Flights With Epstein

It’s important to get the facts straight when it comes to one of America’s most notorious criminals.

ink-stained wretches

ink-stained wretches

Why Time ‘Person of the Year’ Taylor Swift Is Wearing a Cat

By Margaret Hartmann

Here are answers to all your questions about America’s foremost cat lady, and how Benjamin Button landed his first magazine cover.

lights! camera! santos!

lights! camera! santos!

George Santos Is Making a Dumb Amount of Money Off Cameo

At $400 a video and rising, Santos is on track to surpass his congressional salary quickly.

the national interest

the national interest

Why Trump Refuses to Deny He Plans to Become a Dictator

By Jonathan Chait

It’s because he loves dictators.

Is Widespread Economic Discontent Good for the Left?

Just because voters dislike the Biden economy doesn’t mean they’re eager for radical change.

America’s White Evangelical Problem

Tim Alberta traces the debasement of his church, which has revolutionized politics for the worse.

Is Your Phone the Reason You Feel Broke?

By John Herrman

The smartphone economy is booming — and it also feels awful.

early and often

early and often

U.S. Aid to Ukraine Is in Deep Trouble, to Putin’s Delight

A Republican-generated quagmire in the House over border security and spending levels may not be resolvable before the end of the year.

tremendous content

tremendous content

Where’s Melania? Hanging Out With Trump’s Foes at the National Archives.

By Margaret Hartmann

She’ll speak at an immigrant naturalization ceremony hosted by the agency that asked the Justice Department to investigate her husband.

conservatorship

conservatorship

The Blind Side Family Now Says Michael Oher Blackmailed Them

The Tuohy family claimed in court that Michael Oher had threatened to defame them if they did not pay him north of $10 million.

early and often

early and often

A Liz Cheney 2024 Run Would Just Help Her Nemesis: Trump

Doing “whatever it takes” to stop Trump means backing Biden instead of floating a doomed third-party campaign.

The Bob Menendez Scandal Is Looking Even More Sordid

Gold bars that federal agents found in the senator’s house were reportedly stolen from a man accused of bribing him.

the city politic

the city politic

What Made the George Santos Scandal Different

New York has seen lots of politicians go down in flames. Why does this one stand out?

The Adult Survivors Act Deadline Passed. Now What?

Talking to State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal about the success and future of the act in New York.

on with kara swisher

on with kara swisher

Congressman Mike Gallagher on Why TikTok Is Still a Threat

By Intelligencer Staff

The GOP lawmaker tells Kara Swisher that national security is more important than young voters’ feelings.

early and often

early and often

Haley’s Plan to Gut the Government Is Even Worse Than Trump’s

Her five-year “term limit” proposal for federal employees shows she’s no moderate.

Israel-Palestine Scholar Norman Finkelstein’s Long Crusade

By Zak Cheney-Rice

A cantankerous Israel critic takes a rare turn in the limelight.

tremendous content

tremendous content

Trump Revives His De Niro Feud — and It’s a Flop

By Margaret Hartmann

We deserve a better Trump celebrity feud than his uninspired beef with the Killers of the Flower Moon star.

Wall Street Has Decided It’s Time to Get Greedy Again

By Kevin T. Dugan

Here’s why bitcoin and gold are rallying and stocks and bonds are near their annual highs.

The 10 Worst Things About the Florida State Travesty

The College Football Playoff committee really, really screwed this one up.

early and often

early and often

DeSantis Sets Himself Up for Humiliation in Iowa

He’s predicting he’ll beat Trump, which is highly unlikely, instead of framing a second-place victory over Nikki Haley as a win.

Why You Shouldn’t Be Panicking About Pneumonia Outbreaks

The reemergence of childhood pneumonia and mycoplasma pneumonia in China and elsewhere is no COVID-like crisis but a return to post-pandemic normal.