Monday, June 22, 2009

Amazing interview on CNN with Iranian Protester

The most interesting point on the end. Via CNN:

Mohammad: Excuse me, sir. I have a message for the international community. Would you please let me tell it?

Roberts: Yes, go ahead.

Mohammad: Americans, European Union, international community, this government is not definitely — is definitely not elected by the majority of Iranians. So it’s illegal. Do not recognize it. Stop trading with them. Impose much more sanctions against them. My message…to the international community, especially I’m addressing President Obama directly – how can a government that doesn’t recognize its people’s rights and represses them brutally and mercilessly have nuclear activities? This government is a huge threat to global peace. Will a wise man give a sharp dagger to an insane person? We need your help international community. Don’t leave us alone.

Chetry: Mohammad, what do you think the international community should do besides sanctions?

Mohammad: Actually, this regime is really dependent on importing gasoline. More than 85% of Iran’s gasoline is imported from foreign countries. I think international communities must sanction exporting gasoline to Iran and that might shut down the government.

2 comments:

GH said...

The answer is much better if it comes from within. While I am NOT an Obama fan, I think standing on the sidelines right now is actually an excellent move. If Rafsanjani and his posse can topple the current regime it will be much more powerful than outside influences doing so.

John said...

Agreed.

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