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Attic Nights's avatar

At last, you are coming to the politico-theological part, the most dangerous, but enchanting, core.

Charles Knapp's avatar

These are interviews you’ll never see reported in most of the Western media.

pete gee's avatar

Most interesting insights into the differences between Islamic VOODOO, now seemingly well matched by venal Crusader VOODOO.

I think there is much wishful thinking here as regards the potential resolution and to the ever scheming resolve of the Arab States.

I remind you that, as always, because of its constantly existential position in the Middle East 'schema', it is Israel which has both the inside info on all this AND the pragmatic determination to survive both the mahdis and the Trumpists.

NGHIA NGUYEN's avatar

Vous etes geniale. And by coincidence, your effort may help Leo XIV to be back on earth! God bless.

Michael Brod's avatar

Very interesting beginning description of the foundation of the IRGC and how control is exerted. I was reminded of how Trump and his devotees are maintaining their control.

Marc Svetov's avatar

Great reporting and analysis, Zineb! Very timely the inclusion of the two Arab TV commentaries

… you’re providing vital information to American readers.

BK's avatar

Quoting Bernard Lewis at the outset, gives the game away, oi vey🤭

Mouhssin Zoubair's avatar

مقال جميل لقراءة دقيقة لنظرة العالم السني للعالم الشيعي ،وهي نظرة بحساسية شديدة تصل العداء بدأت منذ ذاك اليوم الذي قتل فيه حفيد النبي محمد ومستمرة الى الان ولا نعلم متى ستنتهي لان امهات كتبهم تعلمهم ذلك العداء ووصتهم بالتقية عند الضعف وتعدهم بالجنة لمن يقتل سنيا