09 February 2005

Whiney Persians

And the excuses begin.

President Mohammad Khatami warned European countries on Wednesday that Tehran could reverse commitments made on its nuclear programme, saying Iran was faced with 'psychological warfare'.

"If you feel that we are not respecting your engagements then we will adopt a different policy and the heavy consequences of this policy will burden those who have not respected their engagements," he said in a speech to foreign diplomats, state television reported.

The comments were addressed to the European Union, which has been pressing on with talks in Geneva to persuade Iran to give guarantees it is not developing nuclear weapons and to permanently halt uranium enrichment.

"If the other parties (the Europeans) do not respect their engagements then we will in no way respect ours," he said.

Khatami also lashed out at the United States, which in recent weeks has sharpened its rhetoric against the Islamic Republic and reaffirmed accusations that Iran is trying to develop a nuclear bomb.

Translation: "We need an excuse to keep developing our nuclear weapon so that we can wipe out the dirty Israeli infestation, so basically, we're going to act like a Marine drill instructor. Anything you say is the wrong thing to say. Anything you do is the wrong thing to do. Wait, I've just revealed my plans... Curses, you infidels, for tricking me!"

And the money shot?

Khatami also lashed out at the United States, which in recent weeks has sharpened its rhetoric against the Islamic Republic and reaffirmed accusations that Iran is trying to develop a nuclear bomb.

"Those who have being thumping the drums of war and have launched psychological warfare against Iran must know that the Iranian people will not allow the aggressors to put one foot on Iranian soil," he said in a clear reference to Washington.

No, that won't be necessary. American cruise missiles and Israeli F-16's will be sufficient, particularly when they're followed up by revolting Iranians who see their chance to overthrow the mullahs.

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