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A. SRIVATHSAN / The hindu
A. SRIVATHSAN / The hindu
Former Ambassador's assessment of ‘irrational' regime
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and his regime were more “irrational” than what the world knew them to be, said K.C. Singh, former Indian Ambassador to Tehran, according to a cable sent by the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi on December 15, 2005 (47728: secret). Mr. Singh was Ambassador to Iran from 2003 to the latter part of 2005.
Observing that Iran is “‘propelled by paranoia,' and that the fear was enhanced by the US presence in Afghanistan and Iraq,” the former Ambassador cautioned: “If the Western world applies pressure” the Iranians “will rally behind Ahmadinejad.” Such a response, however, would not be a reflection of any popular support for the President as “most of the people disapprove of his fervor for religious influence throughout society and government.”
But the “Persian response to threats” would push Iranians to back Mr. Ahmadinejad in a confrontation with outsiders, Mr. Singh added.
I agree this kind of phobia USA creates wherever it enters, triggering panic!
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