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Deadly Attacks in Iraq Unveil Real Face of Enemies: Rafsanjani
2004-03-04
Iran’s former president and the current chairman of the Expediency Council, Hashemi Rafsanjani, on Tuesday condemned the deadly explosions in the Iraqi cities of Karbala and Kazimayn and the Pakistani city of Quetta, stressing that these crimes once again demonstrated the anti-human and bloodthirsty nature of the enemies of Islam to the world. Following these explosions, Rafsanjani urged Iraqi Muslims including Sunnis and Shiites to shun differences and instead close ranks against the enemies.
I wonder if he's referring to the Wahhabis or to us? Whaddya think?
Rafsanjani sent condolences to the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution (Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei), the Iraqi and Iranian nations and other Islamic states over these inhuman crimes. The attacks struck as Shiites from Iraq -- as well as pilgrims from Iran and other Shiite communities -- traveled to both cities to mark the 10th day of the month of Muharram. Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, Iraq's top Shiite cleric, reportedly issued a statement from Najaf calling for unity and calm, but rebuked the United States for failing to bring security to Iraq.
We're not the ones with the turbans, though, are we?
Iraq has begun three days of mourning after a series of coordinated bomb attacks in Baghdad, Karbala and Kazimayn killed scores of people. The Al-Qaeda operatives have been blamed for Tuesday's simultaneous attacks. The attacks came as thousands of worshippers jammed the streets to mark the most important holy day on the Shiite Muslim calendar.
Posted by:Fred

#5  Go read healingiraq,according to Zayed,the Shias didn't want U.S.security defileing thier Holy places.His got some Great pics,too.
Posted by: Raptor   2004-3-4 5:35:46 PM  

#4  Oh cmon, if theres a crimewave in your neighborhood, somebodys gonna complain about the police, right? They may be incorrect, but it doesnt make them duplicitous, gutless, or totally insance, let alone a turd. Sistani is playing politics, at a time when his constituency is angry BOTH at the USA and the Wahabis. His rebuke sounds mild, and may lay the groundwork for support for tougher measures.
Would we rather he kept silent, and allowed Al-sadr to gain??

Once again - 1991 is remembered by the Shiites, as it apparently isnt remembered here. Its not handwringing but realism to acknowledge that they dont quite trust us because of that.
Posted by: liberalhawk   2004-3-4 10:57:57 AM  

#3  Maybe the Mullahs should start becoming worried that, with a few more stunts like this one, the Iraqi Muslims including Sunnis and Shiites, just might not be as stupid as they hope, and will shun differences to close ranks against their real enemies. People are stupid - but the Iraqi's aren't this stupid and freedom is a bright beacon.
Posted by: B   2004-3-4 8:40:34 AM  

#2  Mike, not to be critical, but you left out duplicitious, gutless, and totally insane. He is a Holy Mullahfuckah, after all. As Allan is my witness. ;->
Posted by: .com   2004-3-4 2:13:57 AM  

#1  
but rebuked the United States for failing to bring security to Iraq
Ayatolla Ali al-Sistani is a turd.
Posted by: Mike Sylwester   2004-3-4 1:09:55 AM  

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