Posted on 09/28/2013 2:13:20 PM PDT by Olog-hai
Have a nice daythis is how Iranian President Hassan Rohani concluded his phone conversation with US President Barack Obama, the first direct contact between leaders of the two nations in over three decades.
A message on Rohanis Twitter page, which has since been deleted, stated that Obama answered in Farsi by saying khodahafez to indicate goodbye, whose literal meaning is may God be with you.
The tweet was one of several Rohani posted after the historic phone conversation. He noted that Obama had phoned him and told him he was positive that relations between Iran and the US would have great effect on the region.
(Excerpt) Read more at ynetnews.com ...
Not the literal meaning, I see.
“Why this and why now...”
Where is Russia in all of this schmoozing? Obama and Putin both courting Iran?
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved the transfer of S-300 anti-aircraft missiles to Iran, according to the prestigious Russian daily newspaper Kommersant....
In addition to the missile deal, Russia has also agreed to construct another nuclear reactor in Bushehr.
http://www.jpost.com/Defense/Report-Russia-to-supply-Iran-with-S-300-anti-aircraft-missiles-325843
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Because of the system’s advanced technology, the time required to make it operational can range between three to six months.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed the issue with European foreign ministers in May. “If the missiles are provided and become operational Israel’s entire airspace will become a no-fly zone,” Netanyahu told the European foreign ministers. “The missile transfer is a significant security challenge to Israel and we will not be able to stand idly by.”
http://www.haaretz.com/news/diplomacy-defense/1.546418
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Netanyahu is New York today. He is scheduled to speak with Obama Monday and before the UN on Tuesday.
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khuda
Also spelled ‘khuda’.
Previously was used in reference to ahura madza ....
Looking up the meaning of ‘hafez’ now.....
Coinky Dink ?
(Hafez is the first name of Bashir’s dad :0 )
Right ... the People’s White House houses the enemy of the People.
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