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| Rafsanjani Issues Warning to Iran Gov't |
| 2007-11-05 |
| Former president Hashemi Rafsanjani issued yet another warning during last week’s congregational prayers calling on government officials to stop making comments that may endanger the nation. Unlike previous times when administration officials dismissed any such warnings and responded with harsh attacks, no official reaction has been voiced yet. Rafsanjani, who also serves in the Expediency Council and is the president of the powerful Assembly of Experts, made his remarks on the anniversary of 13 Aban, when Iranian revolutionaries took over the U.S. embassy and kept dozens of American diplomats hostage for more than a year. Rafsanjani also referred to the Greater Middle East Initiative as one of the enemy’s many onspiracies: “The enemy has dangerous thoughts in mind and it is necessary that people and officials are alert.” Noting that Iran is facing threats, sanctions and negative attacks, Rafsanjani said, “During the [Iran-Iraq] war, we were victims of chemical weapons but we did not even embark on making or using chemical weapons, not even to retaliate. Our people and officials must be alert in order to courageously protect the people’s interests in these times, and not allow thoughtless and careless remarks to cause trouble for people and set our interest on fire.” Last week, former president Mohammad Khatami said that the public’s awareness of the country and world’s general affairs must increase, and that it is the people’s right to know what is taking place in their country and abroad. In its main editorial, E’temad Melli daily wrote that Rafsanjani’s warning cannot be regarded just as another development in Iran’s domestic struggle for power. According to this paper, a quick glance on the material published in reputable sources and White House briefs shows that significant events will take place in the future. E’temad Melli also wrote we should not forget that people like Rafsanani, Karoubi, Khatami, Sanei, Nateq-Nouri, and Mahdavi Kani have a more important role in protecting and defending the Islamic revolution and Republic than the newcomers. Diplomat and long-time ally of Rafsanjani, Morteza Banak, summed up Rafsanjani’s warning: “More than half a century of experience in politics has trained Mr. Rafsanjani well in the area of politics, and by examining the issues, information and the news that he receives Rafsanjani has realized that Iran is in a special situation.” |
| Posted by:Pappy |
| #4 Rafsanjani, who also serves in the Expediency Council and is the president of the powerful Assembly of Experts Do these commie and totalitarian regimes all get their nomenclature from "1984", or what? Someone tell me, why does it take a frickin' "Assembly of Experts" to figure out that maybe it's not such a hot idea to go around poking everyone in the eye? |
| Posted by: Zenster 2007-11-05 10:44 |
| #3 dont be fooled by this guy...bad cop / worse cop |
| Posted by: dan 2007-11-05 08:58 |
| #2 Good cop/bad cop. |
| Posted by: g(r)omgoru 2007-11-05 06:21 |
| #1 Rafsy is worried about his family companies, and the hundreds of millions that he took from Iranians in sweetheart contract deals. And don't forget the strike breaking work that he has received at tax payer expense. |
| Posted by: McZoid 2007-11-05 03:50 |