| The talk of Iran echoes that of Nassar. There is in the psyche of the Arab people a spot for heroes and they rally to them like flies to... you get the idea. It is based on the idea of the Mahdi, they are actively looking for the messiah and much like ancient judaism they believe him to be a warrior that will lead them to victory over all the kaffir. Iran is establishing themselves as that saviour. The businessmen and leaders might not cotton to it but the common arab and muslim clerics are buying it.
__________________ "The purpose of fighting is to win. There is no possible victory in defense. The sword is more important than the shield and skill is more important than either. The final weapon is the brain. All else is supplemental." - John Steinbeck |