AP Confuses Iran with Israel
Charles Johnson
Sun Apr 30, 2006 at 4:55 pm PDT • Views: 176
Looks like the Associated Press Acme Headline Generator® is on the fritz again: Bahrain Sees Ties With Iran Eventually.
PALM BEACH, Fla. - Though Bahrain has no diplomatic relationship with Israel, such ties could be possible after Israel and the Palestinians work out a final peace agreement, the Persian Gulf country’s ambassador to the United States said.
“We have no problem starting a relationship with Israel,” Ambassador Naser M. Y. Al Belooshi said. “When we start a relationship, we want it to be a lasting relationship.”
Israel and Bahrain share growing concerns over Iran’s nuclear ambitions and Hamas’ control of the Palestinian government, Al Belooshi said Wednesday at a private reception hosted by the American Jewish Committee.
“We feel very unsafe. We are not sure that something like Chernobyl will not happen again,” Al Belooshi said. “We would like to see a more united front against Iran. The United States is leading the charge, and other countries should follow.”
Al Belooshi also said Bahrain would not finance the Palestinian Authority under Hamas’ leadership.
UPDATE at 4/30/06 6:58:11 pm:
Ah, that’s better.
Frank says: