As Robert Spencer stated earlier on Jihad Watch: “No one can run for the presidency of Iran without Khamenei’s approval.” Iran’s constitutional body, the Guardian Council, has confirmed the victory of so-called “reformist” Masoud Pezeshkian, who will now succeed the late hardline President Ebrahim Raisi, but expect little change. Elections in Iran are hardly democratic. […]
Media Fawns Over Iran’s ‘Reformist’ New President, And That Should Be Your First Clue
New in PJ Media: The establishment media can barely contain its excitement over Iran’s newly elected president, Masoud Pezeshkian, who is, “journalists” can’t stop reminding us, a “reformist.” But does his election herald genuine reform in the Islamic Republic of Iran? Will the Islamic regime stop making war with its own citizens? Will the mullahs […]
Islamic Republic of Iran: ‘Reformist’ wins presidency, wants ‘friendly relations with all countries except Israel’
The continued naivete of Western analysts who are excited because Masoud Pezeshkian is a “reformist” is astounding. No one can run for the presidency of Iran without Khamenei’s approval. For this guy, “reform” will likely mean that the Sharia police will grin warmly as they arrest women for not wearing hijab. It is likely, however, […]
Iran: Members of Parliament scream “Death to America,” call US “the real terrorist in the world”
While the Left is blaming Trump for escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran, in reality, the Islamic Republic has been pushing for war with the U.S. for decades, as I demonstrate in my 2016 book The Complete Infidel’s Guide to Iran, which you can order here. “‘Death to America’ chant Iranian lawmakers, calling U.S. […]