Comments on: Iran Nervously Watching Syria-Israel Talks

By: Thomas F.

Thomas F. — Wed, 28 May 2008 08:24:09 +0000

This is too easy to interpret. Forget the long-term effect of the talks. Try thinking short-term.

As, Israel has signed a what will amount to a temporary non-aggression pact with Syria in preparation for the increasingly likely missile attacks against Iran….and the idiocy continues.

By: Andrew Lale

Andrew Lale — Mon, 26 May 2008 20:19:32 +0000

Of course, what is not mentioned is the likely US and/or Israel strike against Irans Nuclear infrastructure and the leadership of the Revolutionary Guards. After that event, Irans influence and status will fall precipitously, as will its ability (already quite shaky) to fund all its foreign proxies. Syria is almost certainly jumping ship while it doesn’t look like a desperate measure. And of course, Israel is a much more trustworthy ally- see Egypt.

By: Brian from Chicago

Brian from Chicago — Mon, 26 May 2008 03:50:37 +0000

It is my sincere hope that the Iranian government’s influence-building efforts remain checked until such time that the Iranian people can better influence their own leaders.

By: Willard

Willard — Sun, 25 May 2008 19:23:58 +0000

Iran is hoping for Obama to win:

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/babylonbeyond/2008/05/iran-tehran-car.html

By: abu al-fin

abu al-fin — Sun, 25 May 2008 18:01:49 +0000

Iran has nothing to worry about. President Obama will make sure that Tehran’s interests are honoured in any peace accord that Israel makes. It is the least that he can do in the interest of international peace and goodwill.

By: brooklyn red

brooklyn red — Sun, 25 May 2008 17:57:35 +0000

Peace, yeah right… & that North Korean N-plant sure was a sign of good will now wasn’t it.