What does the election of Barack Obama mean for US foreign policy towards Iran? What are the effect of the sanctions on the Iranian people and what are the US and its allies looking to achieve by them? What is the relationship between sanctions and war, particularly in the context of a new US administration and forthcoming elections both in Israel and Iran?

Mark Fischer (HOPI Secretary) and Mike Martin of HOPI Sheffield will discuss these issues and many more. They will also outline the role of HOPI is in campaigning against the threat of war, against sanctions and raising money for the Iranian people hit by them.

Plenty of time for questions and discussion.

Victoria Hall, Norfolk Street, Sheffield (map)