Posted on 04/14/2006 8:18:08 PM PDT by freedom44
Tehran, Iran, Apr. 14 – A top Iranian cleric in Tehran publicly acknowledged on Friday that “disciples” of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran, took American diplomats working in the United States embassy in Tehran hostage in November 1979.
“When you [the Americans] sent Imam Khomeini to exile on November 4 [1963], you didn’t think that disciples of the Imam would seize your embassy on the anniversary of that day and would take away your spies blindfolded”, Ayatollah Ahmad Jannati, who heads the powerful Guardians Council, told worshippers during his Friday prayers sermon in the Iranian capital.
Islamist militants led by a firebrand Shiite cleric close to Ayatollah Khomeini stormed the American embassy in Tehran on November 4, 1979. Of the approximately 90 people inside the embassy, 52 remained in captivity for 444 days. Other senior Iranian officials have in the past acknowledged that the hostage-takers were acting in close coordination with Iran’s ruling clerics, but this was the first time a leading Iranian official acknowledged that the militants were “disciples” of Ayatollah Khomeini.
Jannati told the congregation that the United States was “decaying” and warned that Tehran was ready to face any aggression. He said the U.S would “regret it” if it launched any attack on the Islamic Republic.
“The Islamic Republic of Iran is not weak”, Jannati said. “Relying on its young and creative forces and considering its military, technological, and scientific strength, Iran will not kneel before you”.
“Iran is not Iraq or Afghanistan. This is Iran; it has an Imam and leader. Someone like Ayatollah [Ali] Khamenei is leading the country”, Jannati said.
“The enemies must know that Iran is not comparable with any other country in the world”, the powerful cleric, who is a close confidant of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, said.
“The military might of Iran will determine security in the region. Iran’s neighbours will be covered by this security”.
Jannati told Iran’s neighbours not to fear the theocratic state’s military after the Revolutionary Guards carried out week-long naval exercises in the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman.
Addressing the Iranian people, Jannati said that the West “does not have the guts” to carry out its threats over Iran’s nuclear program.
In comments directed at the United States, Jannati said, “Look how weak and pathetic you are. You see today but you do not see tomorrow”.
In other parts of his speech, Jannati blasted U.S. influence in Iraq.
Washington’s claim that democracy had been brought about in Iraq was a “lie”, Jannati said. “America is attempting to prevent a pluralistic power take control in Iraq. It wants to impose a power dependent on itself”.
“You liars constantly speak of democracy but act in a different way”, he said, addressing the American leadership.
If the neighbors of Iran are covered by their security, maybe they ought to attack the U.S military operating in the area. "Go ahead. Make my day."
Iran is evil.
From JRR Tolkien - Theoden steeled himself for the coming onslaughter and dons his armor.
"Where now the horse and the rider? Where is the horn that was blowing?
Where is the helm and the hauberk, and the bright hair flowing?
Where is the hand on the harpstring, and the red fire glowing?
Where is the spring and the harvest and the tall corn growing?
They have passed like rain on the mountain, like a wind in the meadow;
The days have gone down in the West behind the hills into shadow.
Who shall gather the smoke of the dead wood burning,
Or behold the flowing years from the Sea returning?"
Did they NOT released the hostages the very same day Ronald Reagan took office???
Zeppelin I
Nope, I rarely give out pardons ( I do do that, on a few rare occasions ) and you certainly don't deserve one. Thus far, you have proved yourself to be pretty easily swayed and not much of a Conservative at all. And just an FYI...most trolls have VERY "conservative" sounding nics; so guess where that puts you. :-)
President Bush doesn't care WHAT the MSM says about him, nor is he worrying about getting re-elected. If he thinks the time is right, no matter WHAT the opposition and even some who are supposedly on his side say, he WILL do what he thinks needs to be done.
Sooooooooooooooo...how come you've gone all wobbly?
Right now it feels like we have Carter.....I want Bushie to grow a spine.
Not of he keeps making the same kinds of posts, they wont. :-)
I have been lead to believe that Israel has a defensive or is it offensive plan called the Sword of Gideon and they have said they will use it if necessary.
It is suppose to be a nuclear answer to any attack is this true or is it B.S.?
Thanks for reminding us how your mob doesn't follow any laws of war.
You are so right.....We need a strong Commander n Chief......if Bush won't step up he needs to go back to Crawford.
I wouldn't misunderestimate Bush's strategery.
Unfortunately, I fear he is correct in his assessment. Something in the water in DC must cause testicular atrophy.
Believe me this is an issue I would love to be proved wrong on. I just have a fear that the Rino's would team with the Rats to defund any attempt to neutralize the Iranian threat.
Completely reasonable concern. But - call me a sap - I trust President Bush.
Was that before or after Ronnie sold the same Ayatollahs arms in exchange for hostages?
I seem to remember that Saddam said something along the same lines -- let's see, where is he at now.
They believe that there is not enough resolve to blow their worthless asses off the face of the earth. Keep thinking that you sons of pig-f****ng dogs.
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