[Psalm 144]

“They’re hellbent on bringing the Mahdi to earth by washing the world in blood.”

I think that is why there is so much domestic discord and strife. The sane Persians realize they will be caught up in the same retributive firestorms as the aspiring martyrs, and are desperate to stop it.

[cripplecreek]

I think that is why there is so much domestic discord and strife. The sane Persians realize they will be caught up in the same retributive firestorms as the aspiring martyrs, and are desperate to stop it.

There's probably not a more pro western population living under a more psychotic anti western government in the region. Then you throw in the natural desire for a national identity and it further confuses things.