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Hugh Hewitt: The Divide and the President-elect
Hugh Hewitt's TownHall Blog —
... comes these paragraphs summing up the dividing line on the conflict between Israel and Islamist radicals: Iranâs supreme religious leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei , condemned the silence of some Arab countries, which he said had prepared the grounds for the âcatastrophe,â an Iranian news agency, ISNA, reported. âThe horrible crime of the Zionist regime in Gaza has once again revealed the bloodthirsty face of this regime from disguise,â he said in a statement. âBut worse than this catastrophe is the encouraging silence of some Arab countries who claim to be ...
Hugh Hewitt: The Divide and the President-elect
Townhall.com Blog's TownHall Blog —
... comes these paragraphs summing up the dividing line on the conflict between Israel and Islamist radicals: Iran’s supreme religious leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei , condemned the silence of some Arab countries, which he said had prepared the grounds for the “catastrophe,” an Iranian news agency, ISNA, reported. “The horrible crime of the Zionist regime in Gaza has once again revealed the bloodthirsty face of this regime from disguise,” he said in a statement. “But worse than this catastrophe is the encouraging silence of some Arab countries who claim to be Muslim,” he said, ...
Will Obama Change Iran’ Ties To Washington?
Pirate's Cove —
... Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who has ultimate authority over policy in the Islamic Republic, has yet to comment on Obama’s presidency or his offer to extend a hand of peace if Iran “unclenched its fist.” ...
Will Obama Change Iran’ Ties To Washington?
Stop The ACLU —
... taking office as U.S. president did not mean Tehran’s ties with Washington would change, a news agency reported on Wednesday. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei , who has ultimate authority over policy in the Islamic Republic, has yet to comment on Obama’s presidency or his offer to extend a hand of peace if Iran “unclenched its fist.” The leader has representatives to many institutions and regions. Though not a perfect guide, their comments can give an indication of views prevalent among Iran’s leadership.“Any government has ‘red lines’ and our ‘red lines’ are rejecting ...
Stirrings In Iran And Lebanon
The Daily Dish | By Andrew Sullivan —
... The rallies appear to have surprised and unsettled the authorities, and Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in a message broadcast on state television, warned against any further escalation. ...
The Power of People
Hoffmania! —
... For two decades, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
has remained a shadowy presence at the pinnacle of power in Iran,
sparing in his public appearances and comments. Through his control of
the military, the judiciary and all public broadcasts, the supreme
leader controlled the levers he needed to maintain an iron if discreet
grip on the Islamic republic. ...
Roger Cohen on Iran: "Iran has waited long enough to be free."
Shadow of the Hegemon —
... Dark smoke billowed over this vast city in the late afternoon. Motorbikes were set on fire, sending bursts of bright flame skyward. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the supreme leader, had used his Friday sermon to declare high noon in Tehran, warning of “bloodshed and chaos” if protests over a disputed election persisted. ...
Rafsanjani Family Members Arrested
The Corner on National Review Online —
... , the former president who heads two influential councils in Iran, a move that escalates the government s crackdown against the reform movement. Mr. Rafsanjani, one of the fathers of the revolution, has been locked in a power struggle with Iran s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei , and worked closely with the reform movement during the presidential election. The televison report identified two of those arrested as Mr. Rafsanjani s daughter, Faezeh Hashemi, as well as her own daughter.... With police on the streets demonstrating a willingness to injure and even kill, one ...
