When asked what signal the Pakistani government was sending by releasing Khan, he answered that in his opinion this was a signal both to India and the US to pay more attention to Pakistan's needs, or else have fears of "loose nukes". The Tehran professor added, "Another Mumbai [terror attack] and the whole region will be in flames, we are that close to a potential nuclear Armageddon." Full Story »
Posted by Peter L. Combs
Kaveh Afrasiabi an author and international expert on Middle Eastern relations provides good background, context and analysis. Good information and a strong view towards Pakistan as seen by Iran.
An excellent additional view of the players as they are evolving. Curiously, Iran's hatred of Sunni's and the Taliban may make Iran an ally of the USA. Strange bedfellows...
There is a lot of informed conjecture here that looks at issues for Iran much greater than just issues with the U.S. and the west. Curiously, there is no mention of Israel.
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