SteveLendmanBlog July 10 2013
America targets Iran. It does so ruthlessly. It’s done it since 1979. It wants its sovereignty destroyed.
It wants pro-Western puppet leadership instead. It wants its independent government replaced. It wants its oil and gas, stupid. It wants unchallenged regional control.
Hassan Rohani’s election doesn’t matter. He’s Iran’s President-Elect. He’ll be inaugurated on August 3. He combines diplomacy, politics and scholarship. He’s known as the “Diplomat Sheikh.”
Obama offended him. He didn’t congratulate him. He doesn’t recognize his legitimacy. Failure to do so shows unprincipled contempt.
He urges peace and reconciliation. He pledged “constructive interaction with the world.” He didn’t just promise. He means it.
On June 26, the Tehran Times said his “outlook riles Israeli hardliners.” Netanyahu targeted him straightaway. He did so aggressively. He did it irresponsibly.
He demands ending Iran’s legitimate nuclear enrichment “at all levels.” He’s got no right to dictate anything. He ignores Tehran’s right.
Israel’s nuclear armed and dangerous. It has chemical and biological arsenals. They’re used against enemies. Netanyahu suppresses truth.
He fears “the emergence of a moderate Iranian president will weaken the world’s resolve.” He warned Western leaders, saying:
“We do not delude ourselves. The international community must not cling to wishful thinking, give in to temptation and ease the pressure on Iran.”
Iran’s program is peaceful. Polls show Iranians overwhelmingly support it. Former Foreign Minister Kamal Kharrazi said:
“No (Iranian) government can relinquish an issue that has gained it national pride.”