Iran provides ‘logical’ explanation for failed murder attempts
Jewish state bombed own embassies, Iranian Foreign Ministry says after wife of Israeli Defense Ministry rep in India wounded in car blast
Israel and its allies are behind Monday’s bombing in India and the thwarted terror attack in Georgia, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast charged Monday.
In a statement, the spokesman claimed the attacks were the latest phase in the Jewish state’s psychological war against Tehran, the IRNA news agency said. He added that Israel targeted its own embassies in a bid to undermine Iran’s friendly ties with India and Georgia.
“The Zionist regime has a high record of criminal actions against humanity and it is the first suspect of any terrorist operation in the world,’ Mehmanparast said. “Tehran condemns terrorism in strongest terms as Iran has been a victim of terrorism.”
Iran added that they would be most appreciative if everyone forgot about their threats made just yesterday, pledging assistance in the plans to kill Jews. Added the foreign minister: Never mind yesterdays statements such as
Iran pledged Friday to back Palestinian resistance against Israel, saying “soon the Zionist regime will be punished for its plots and aggression,” AFP quoted Iran’s first Vice President Mohammad Reza Rahimi as saying.
Rahimi made the remarks to visiting Hamas Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh, who arrived Friday for three-day trip. [Jerusalem Post, Feb 12, 2012]
“We were just kidding,” he said, “like Albert Brooks. We love Albert Brooks in Iran.”