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A Persian riddle: When Israelis misread Iran
Dr. Raz Zimmt
Published: 17.03.18, 23:51
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1. A cool headed analysis that shows Iran to be a paper tiger
Steve Benassi ,   Minneapolis USA   (03.18.18)
2. answer to this confused author mind
just ,   LA diasporaland   (03.18.18)
what part of "no recognition" "Zionist enemy" "off the map" or "from the river to the sea" you do not understand? surgical strikes is your answer, just don't sound the alarms, you silly alarmist
3. Israel is not the strategic target of Iran, Sunni Islam is
Khalid Amayreh ,   Jerusalem   (03.18.18)
Iran is only manipulating the Arab-Israeli conflict to further its Persian-Shiite influence in the region, knowing the Palestinian issue is the most expedient tool to achieve the desired goals.
4. While Israel is embracing evangelicals, Iran is casting lot
Khalid Amayreh ,   Jerusalem   (03.18.18)
with the Russians. The evangelicals ultimate goal is to convert Jews to Jesus. Iran's ultimate goal is to revive a Shiite (in form) but Persian (in substance) empire at the expense of the Arabs. Sooner or later, the Iranians will get a nuclear arsenal to promote and expedite their regional hegemony.

Solution: resolve the Palestinian issue now and the rule of the Ayatullahs would collapse like a house of cards.
5. They beat ISIS. They fought the IDF to standstill
JVC ,   LA, USA   (03.18.18)
(through their proxy, Hezbollah)... They're developing nuclear weapons. What could go wrong?
6. Israel needs perpetual enemy to justify Greater Israel
Steve Benassi ,   Duluth, Minnesota   (03.18.18)
7. Who paid for this propaganda (veiled anti-Bibi) piece?!
(03.18.18)
Outrageous warping of simple reality of present day Iran.
Yes it is a dangerous enemy and should be treated as such.
8. Spinning the truth in Jihad's favor, nice job Ynet!
(03.18.18)
9. I agree on point there is a cruel lack of farsi
tehraniporou   (03.18.18)
speaking journalists covering iran....If shaked is ever elected the pm no one would dare to go against Israel most accurate lethal and persuasive missile!
10. ayatolah's couldn't have done a better job and write a
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11. mistake
b ,   tehran   (03.18.18)
This paragraph appears twice in the article . fix it.

Iran is a complex country with many contradictions. But precisely for that reason, it requires a sober and responsible analysis based on established assertions rather than on dogmatic thought subjecting facts and interpretations to political or ideological word views. Such an analysis cannot be based on an alarmist approach that ignores Iran’s weaknesses, nor on heart’s desires concerning its intentions or strengths.


12. sorry: this is a long, redundant article offering little new
Rafi ,   US   (03.18.18)
You repeat endlessly that Iran is "more complex" than is generally perceived...

OK, got it - now what? what is your useful conclusion?
13. Time to send mollahs back to the senders
Iranian in exile ,   Paris   (08.04.18)
Pertinent article. Iranian population is on to discard it's vicious theocratic thugs, practically empty handed. Israel's interests in the region are by no means in contrast with that of 89% of Iranian people.
Only time will tell if they have finally crossed THEIR 'desert '!
Shalom
14. no riddle at all.
jochair thijssen ,   kfar saba Israel   (12.22.18)
So what riddle ? Iran has a religious murderous regime, and people are weary.
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