by Maurice Sassoon

Created on: May 14, 2008

Iran's aggressive actions in the Middle East are dangerous and might spark a menacing conflict with terrible consequences. At the same time, Ahmadinegad 's vitriolic utterances against the State of Israel is so weird and ridiculous that even a crass idiot might think twice before spewing out such verbal expressions that is absolute nonsense, to say the least. For instance, he has recently declared that Israel is dying and that its sixtieth anniversary celebrations are an attempt to prevent its annihilation. Personally, I have never ever heard anyone that is engaged in politics with "half a brain" making such absurd statements that could only prove the shallowness of his intelligence. Israel is not intimidated by such idiotic utterances; nevertheless, a fool is capable of being reckless, considering such unconventional behavior that, in my opinion, emanates from a low upbringing. It is hoped that one man's lack of understanding is not a reflection of the majority in his government. Perhaps, the Mullah's share his thinking, driven by their religious fanaticism.

Iran is under the impression that it could alter the entire landscape of the politics of the Middle East. Its whacky President, together with his henchmen, seem confident that they would some day be the dominant power in that region. It is presently heavily involved in carrying out a proxy war in Iraq, Lebanon and Gaza, in the way of countering the policy of the United States in its efforts to stabilize the Middle East. Also, Iran knows fully well that any attack on Israel would bring about a swift reprisal that might, instead, annihilate that country, principally by way of preemption, based on its intelligence. The only option that Iran has at present is one of threat and intimidation.

Russia, China, and a number of South American countries are continuing to side with Iran, thus contributing to the impotence of that organization to unite in the common purpose of dealing much more constructively with Iran. Arab countries seem to be deeply involved in their own affairs and seem reluctant to voice an outright disapproval of Iran's policies. They ought to be more concerned about the likelihood that Iran is presently nursing the hope that it would someday, in the not too distant future, dominate the Middle East. They should not consider Israel as a threat to their existence, but should consider Iran to be a "thorn in the flesh," and the only obstacle that they should try to overcome by coming to terms with the existing political reality of the region.

It is hoped that the new President of the United States would not even think of beginning a conversation with any representative of Iran. This would definitely prove counter-productive and ineffective.

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