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Top Iran Cleric Says Israel Must Bedestroyed, Warns US by peteregwu(m): 7:07pm On Oct 14, 2013 |
http://dailycaller.com/2013/10/14/top-iran-cleric-says-israel-must-be-destroyed-warns-u-s/ The recognition of Israel as illegitimate is one of the principles of Iran’s 1979 Islamic Revolution, and even today the Islamic Republic believes Israel must be destroyed, a senior Iranian cleric close to the supreme leader said Saturday night. Ayatollah Sayyid Ahmad Khatami, a member of the Assembly of Experts — the body that chooses the supreme leader — also condemned any effort for improved relations with America and warned that nothing is ruled out against the United States, according to Tasnim News Agency, a regime media outlet. Referring to those who believe talks with the U.S. would be beneficial, Khatami said, “If we take one step back, then we have to retreat 10 steps.” The ayatollah said that during President Hassan Rouhani’s recent trip to the United States to attend the opening session of the U.N. General Assembly, “The American politicians put out many diplomatic smiles.” But at a meeting between President Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the same time, “The American president stated that all options are on the table, including the military option. We too have all the options on the table against America, one of those a strong punch in the mouth to America, the world’s oppressor.” Khatami said that in resolving the nuclear issue, the West “will then raise the issue of human rights, stating that women must have all the rights that men have.” He added that the holy slogans of “death to America” and “death to Israel” will never be removed and reiterated the regime’s position that Israel must be annihilated, and anyone stating otherwise is “Anti-Supreme Leader,” which carries a death penalty under the laws of the Islamic Republic. “Even if one day there are negotiations and contact with America, our hatred for infidels and oppressors will never cease,” Khatami said. “… the end of the story by America is this, that they want us to open the way for them to come and loot this country [of its resources]. However America must know that it will take this dream to its grave.” Rouhani, in an effort to ease tensions between Iran and America to remove some of the sanctions that are crushing the regime’s economy, has requested a moderation in tone from regime officials. At the same time, Ayatollah Hashemi Rafsanjani, a former president and an influential politician since the early days of the revolution, recently pushed for the removal of the “death to America” slogan, which hardliners strongly opposed. According to a source in the regime’s intelligence ministry — one who cannot be named for security purposes — the regime is unified in this new tactic of showing a moderate face in order to deceive the West into relieving some sanctions. Those officials are fully aware that Iran’s foreign currency reserves are almost depleted and that their economy soon will be on the verge of collapse. However, the source added, the loyalists can only tolerate a certain level of rapprochement even though they know it’s only for show. Iranian television Sunday quoted Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi that the transfer of Iran’s nuclear material out of the country is its red line. Other officials previously stated that the regime might negotiate over the level of enrichment but will not stop its enrichment program. Iran and the world powers 5+1 are set to discuss the country’s nuclear program on Tuesday in Geneva. Despite several United Nations resolutions and sanctions by the U.N., United States and European Union demanding a halt to Iran’s illicit nuclear program, the Islamic Regime has significantly expanded the program and currently has over 18,000 centrifuges, with enough enriched uranium for more than six nuclear bombs. At the same time, it is set to complete its heavy-water plant, which would give the regime a second path to nuclear weapons by acquiring weapons-grade plutonium. |
Re: Top Iran Cleric Says Israel Must Bedestroyed, Warns US by HezronLorraine(m): 9:20pm On Oct 14, 2013 |
I think the fact that Iran is facing hardtimes mostly from the condemnation they face worldwide and the sour atttitude they've put on in the stand-off between Iran and the West seems to make them reconsider their stance against the world. On another scale,Netanyu shouldn't be seen as a prowling Lion,let's remember he said,"Rouhani is a wolf in sheeps clothing".If I'm to believe this article,the policies of Iranian Supreme Leadership has changed its position,but it has failed in re-orientating its members from publicly making statements against Israel,America and the West.These statements are provocative and misleading and unacceptable before the eyes of the world. If progress is to be made to relax the sanctions on Iran and work out a solution for their nuclear program,members of the Islamic community should refrain from statements that inspire anti-israel/anti-american hate,also Iran should make itself more presentable to the international community by being more transparent and speak with one voice and not grunting voices from different members in it's leadership caste. Rouhani seems to be more relaxed a bit that Ahmadinejaed.He's not as aggressive either with his policies.He could be deceiving the world,but he wants to see Iran lifted and it's image repainted.The world will be on the look out. 1 Like |
Re: Top Iran Cleric Says Israel Must Bedestroyed, Warns US by italo: 10:07pm On Oct 14, 2013 |
Every day "Israel must be destroyed. " Make them see Israel go destroy na... Abi who dey hold the.? |
Re: Top Iran Cleric Says Israel Must Bedestroyed, Warns US by Nobody: 6:31pm On Oct 16, 2013 |
After the 3 day Israeli- Arab war and the October war, Arabs now believe that Israel cannot be destroyed so this Cleric must be living in the medieval period if hes still talking like this. Iran should focus on developing its country's economy and not just military. Its not always about wars |
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