At a conference on racism held in Geneva, Iran's leader Mahmoud Ahmadinejad spoke to a UN gathering of diplomats and called Isreal the "most cruel and repressive racist regime." This brazen attack on a sovereign nation prompted more than 40 diplomats, including diplomats from every European Union nation, to walk out. Isreal has condemned the remarks, but no action will likely be taken for the truculent comments, even though the head of the UN warned Ahmadinejad before he spoke to not say anything offensive in his speech. The outspoken leader, known for denying the Holocaust and claiming Isreal should be wiped off the face of the planet, received a hero's welcome Tuesday when he arrived in the Tehran airport.
While appearing to be open to a better relation with the West, Ahmadinejad has certainly diminished the strained ties between the US and Iran. As Isreal's staunchest ally, the US has no choice but to condemn the remarks made by Iran's leader. With the recent news of the imprisoned Iranian-American journalist convicted of espionage, Iran's actions appear counter-productive to improving our foreign relations. I feel that Iran acted immaturely by taking a "cheap shot" at Isreal in a gathering of nations aimed at improving relations between different races.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
I also believe that Iran took a chead shot at Isreal. This man is in a meeting of some of the most powerful people in the world, and he is so immature that he would just walk out. It shows a complete lack of respect.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Jenny also. I think that it was very immature just walking out. All of the leaders that were there are going to remember that. He'll have to apologize if he wants to be on anyone’s good side.
ReplyDelete