War fever continues to grip the United States:
“The US government has been criticised for granting a visa to former Iranian President Mohammad Khatami. Some US politicians and a Jewish rights group have protested against the move, saying they consider Iran a threat to the country.”
This goes to show that there is a certain faction in this country which will have no less than war with Iran. Mr. Khatami is a moderate who, had he held real power in Iran, could have been a partner in normalizing relations between our two countries. If we cannot extend a hand of welcome to those in Iran who will talk with us, then there is no hope for resolving this conflict peacefully.
To his credit, Jimmy Carter, who it would seem would have a solid basis for holding a grudge against the nation that arguably cost him his second term, understands this:
“But the Washington Post reported that Mr Carter hadagreed in principle to meeting Mr Khatami, and that the possible timingof a meeting was being worked out.
Diplomatic relations with Iran were cut under Mr Carter’s presidency following the seizure of the US embassy in Tehran in 1979.”
Blessed are the peacemakers.
