Larry King Live has been a popular show, with interesting guests. Few hours back, I happen to watch the skilled interviewer question the current Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
Most of the questions were on the stiffened ties between Iran and US. Mahmoud Ahmadinejad clearly stated, " US has broken all ties with us unilaterally." He also went on to say that Iranian people do not have any problems with American people, in fact Americans should come to Iran, and learn about our culture and way of life. According to him Bush lost an opportunity to develop friendly ties with Iran, on questioned whether he would like to rekindle diplomatic relations with the US, the President said he is open to it. He also referred to Israel as a 'zionist' state, and condemned homosexuality. He made it clear that Iran will not encourage being bullied by anyone, and that US should not interfere politically beyond it's geographical means.
So, what does one conclude from this interview. Well, it is hard to say. On one hand, there are a few things which one could agree with the President, like how the US could not interfere with another nation 's policy, but is Mahmoud Ahmadinejad himself a popular leader, has Iran benifitted under his leadership?
Iran has been accused of creating nuclear weapons by US and Israel, and the mounting tension between them is only going to lead to another political crisis.
It is easy to point fingers, but I cannot create an opinion unless I know what goes on in Iran. All I have heard and read in recent times is the stepping up of moral police, women and men being arrested for indecent dressing, which has resulted in wide spread agitation among young Iranian women.
But again, moral policing, code of conduct become an internal issue, it isn't fair to judge them on that? or is it?
It will be interesting to watch how this diplomatic tie shapes up when Sen. McCain or Sen. Obama takes over the White House.
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