This adventure by the zionist neocons cost the American tax payers nearly $1 trillion (£643bn) and millions of affected families in the Islamic East.

Documented civilian deaths from violence according to Iraq Body Count is so far 104,106 – 113,755. Full analysis of the WikiLeaks’ Iraq War Logs may add 15,000. Add to this hundreds and thousands of undocumented murders.

“Breaking the Silence: Truth and Lies in the War on Terror”: Documentary by John Pilger

The army leaves behind about 200 soldiers and marines for security of the Largest Spy Den in the world aka the US Embassy in Iraq. Not widely mentioned are the so-called “Private Military Companies” otherwise known as mercenaries – Black water, now renamed Xe Services. These companies get the honour to continue the dirty work of “suicide” bombings, create sectarian strife and just random killings.

Video @ RT News: No credence in Blackwater revival

Video @ RT News: UAE prince hires Blackwater founder to build private army

Following is a video of Binyamin Netanyahu

On the other side of the world, Mitt Romney, the favourite to clinch the Presidential candidacy in US, said that he would direct US forces to pre-emptively strike Iran’s nuclear facilities if “crippling sanctions” failed to block their ambitions. “If all else fails, if after all of the work we’ve done, there’s nothing else we could do besides take military action” Mr Romney said at a debate on foreign policy in South Carolina on Saturday night. Desperate to please the zionist lobby Mr. Romney further said “If we re-elect Barack Obama, Iran will have a nuclear weapon. If you elect Mitt Romney, Iran will not have a nuclear weapon”. Somebody please make sense to this person that your country can possess thousands of nuclear weapons and have infact used them to annihilate a civilisation but object to someone else gaining peaceful nuclear technology. Even if its a nuclear weapon which Iran is building why the double standard?

Its noteworthy to add here that a common man in Iran is said to trust the honesty of the Supreme Leader who has mentioned at many occassions that Iran does not need nuclear weapons. Its a common understanding west that most of the politicians in the west are liars. Who do you trust?

Newt Gingrich, the former Speaker of the House of Representatives says – “You have to take whatever steps are necessary to break its capacity to have a nuclear weapon”. He also proposed covert actions such as “taking out their scientists”.

Such politicians reveal the moral sickness of a system firmly grounded in greed and profanity.

The silver lining in the dark cloud hovering over the US Politics is Mr. Ron Paul. Ron Paul is the only candidate that has pointed out that the last time America went to war with a supposed major threat in the Middle East over the possibility it was harboring terrorists and might have WMDs—every justification for that war turned out to be absolutely false. Essentially, American Leaders are liars who mislead their own country into spending trillions of dollars to attack foreign lands with false pretext.

A popular Tunisian daily says the recent Israeli threats of a military strike on Iran stem from the Zionist regime’s erroneous assessment of the regional and global conditions. Israelis assume that since Arab countries are occupied with revolutions and their aftermath, they will not exhibit any serious reaction in case of a Tel Aviv attack on Iran, an editorial titled “A false and dangerous assessment” said as published in the Tunisian Assabah daily.

“This assessment by the Zionist regime and its US and European allies is utterly wrong,” the editorial stressed.

“In the Arab revolutions, which led to the downfall of three Arab regimes and which threatened the existence of other Arab regimes, the main slogan of the people was the liberation of Palestine and Quds (Jerusalem) as well as emphasis on Arab unity and Islamic solidarity.”

The editorial went on to say that any adventurism on the part of Israel and an attack on Iran would enrage Arab and Muslim nations, leading to the entire region’s engulfment.

On the Iranian side the leaders are as ready as they have been since the beginning of the revolution for any attack – internal or external.

Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran Imam Sayyed Ali Khamenei

“It is not the Iranian nation’s wont to invade any country, yet they would respond to any act of aggression or even any threat with full might and in such a manner as to implode the invaders and aggressors from within.”

“The firm Iranian nation is not the sort of nation that would idly stand by and witness the threats of the hollow powers which are rotten from within.”

“In a world where the relations between countries and nations are, regretfully, still determined by force and where the bullying powers want to take the fate of the nations into their own hands, “only those nations that can prove their defensive readiness are safe against any harm.”.

President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad – “The enemies of Iran have gained nothing from their years of animosity with Iran. Have you achieved anything but misery and disgrace for you to want to continue such measures?”

Iranian Majlis (Parliament) Speaker Ali Larijani – “The Iranian nation is prepared for everything, and we deem the mischievous acts of the Zionist regime [of Israel], the United States and the West as moves replete with thoughtlessness”.

Hassan Firouzabadi, the Iranian chief of staff – “We would make them regret such a mistake and would severely punish them,”.

The Commander of Iran’s Ground Forces, Brigadier General Ahmad-Reza Pourdastan – ” Tel Aviv was still convalescing from the ‘indescribable blows’ it received from the 33-Day War of 2008 on Lebanon and the December 2008-January 2009 Gaza War. Today, the aggressor Israeli Army is a crippled one”.

The loss of thousands of civilian lives is another sad story that they care less, for their own soldiers killed matters little to trigger happy generals – Bush, Blair, Obama or Netanyahu. War is a horrible game of greed and control. Hopefully these war mongers are controlled before they salivate at the trigger button.

In the name of Allah, the Mercy-Giving, the Merciful

May the peace, blessings, and mercy of Allah be upon you all. Allah, the Almighty and the Truly Wise, says,

In the name of Allah, the Mercy-Giving, the Merciful. O Prophet, guard yourself against Allah’s power presence and defer not to those who reject Allah’s power presence and the dual-loyalists [as such deference will inevitably invite Allah’s corrective justice]: indeed it is Allah who is All-Knowing, Wise. [Rather] follow that which has been revealed to you by your Sustainer; indeed Allah is well acquainted with all that you do. And rely on Allah [alone] for none is more worthy of reliance than Allah (33:1–3).

I welcome our honorable audience and dear guests. What has brought us together on this occasion is the Islamic Awakening, which has been inspired by a greater awareness among the Muslim Ummah [of its own captivity and ultimate destiny]. This awakening has led to a major upheaval among the nations of our region, spawning in its wake uprisings and revolutions that could never have been contemplated in the calculations of the dominant, regional and international, satanic powers. These momentous liberation movements have razed to the ground autocratic and imperialist strongholds [in the Muslim East] and vanquished the tyrants guarding them.

There is no doubt that colossal social upheavals of this kind [which engage all sectors of society] have always culminated from the solid foundation of history and an irrepressible civilizational momentum, and are byproducts of the accumulation of wisdom and experience [in the fight for liberation and human rights]. Over the past 150 years, great intellectual and jihadi personalities, who were the inspirational and motivational force behind the Islamic movements in Egypt, Iraq, India, and other countries in Asia and Africa, contributed the forerunning and pioneering efforts that are responsible for the present state of affairs in the Islamic world.

The developments in the 1950s and 1960s led to a national power personality that deferred mostly to materialistic ideologies and thoughts, and because of this inherent character, the regional regimes fell prey to Western imperialist and colonialist powers. The lessons learned from this maturing experience [with taghuti power orientations] have contributed substantially to the evolution of general and profound understanding in the Islamic world. The dual impact of the Islamic Revolution in Iran — hailed by Imam Khomeini as “the victory of blood over sword” — and the establishment of the enduring, robust, courageous, and progressive Islamic Republic on the current Islamic Awakening is in and of itself a long story that deserves to be contemplated and researched. There is no doubt that the Islamic Revolution in Iran will be accorded a thorough and comprehensive chapter in the ultimate historical analysis and record of this new situation in the Islamic world.

For this reason, it cannot be overemphasized that the emerging facts and truths on the ground in the various Muslim countries are not simply disconnected events that can be easily severed from their past historical roots, and our own social and intellectual, Islamic background. Otherwise, it would allow our adversaries and the shallow-minded to present these liberation movements, in their warped and biased analyses, as a passing wave or short-lived phenomenon in order to snuff out hope in the hearts of those striving for justice and human rights.

In this fraternal dialogue with you I want to place special emphasis on three areas:

1. the identity of these uprisings and revolutions,

2. major threats and harms lying in their way, and

3. recommendations for solutions that could forestall these threats and harms.

Regarding the first point, I believe the most important element in these revolutions is the genuine mass presence of people in the arena of action, struggle, and jihad. They have been present not only with their collective heart, desire, and commitment, but also with their individual bodies and souls. In public perception, whether in front of similarly concerned people or even in front of the largely indifferent, there is a vast disparity between the impact of a mass popular presence and that of a military cadre or armed combatants.

The events of 1950s and 1960s indicate that in some countries of Africa and Asia, the heavy weight of the revolution was not shouldered by diverse segments of the population and the youth from all parts of the country, but rather by the officers of a coup d’état, or small and limited armed groups. They decided and acted, and they themselves or the succeeding generation [unclear about the objectives that made them distinctive from their predecessors] changed their direction as a result of certain motivations. Their revolutions thus became their own worst enemies, thereby allowing their traditional adversaries [imperialism and Zionism] to once again prevail.

This is in stark contrast to the change that comes from the [collective will of all the] people. It is the people who bring their [once, but no longer fearful] bodies and souls to the arena of action, and by their jihad and devotion, push back and defeat the enemy. It is the people who make the slogans and set the goals; and it is they who identify, uncover, and pursue the enemy. They develop their vision of the future — although not comprehensively — and by this virtue, they do not allow the revolution to deviate from its original path, they do not concede to the enemy, they do not change course by compromising with the tainted few who sponsor special interests, and above all, they thwart the schemes of the enemy’s agents [and surrogates]. In such a grassroots movement [that unifies diverse constituencies onto a single platform], the revolution may be slowed a bit, but because of its grassroots foundation, it can avoid being short-sighted or on shaky ground. Allah (Â) says in the Qur’an “Have you not considered how Allah sets forth the parable of a good word? [It is] like a good tree, firmly rooted, [reaching out] with its branches toward the sky” (14:24).

When I saw on television the brave body of the proud Egyptian people in Tahrir Square, I became convinced that their revolution would triumph. Let me confess something to you. After the victory of the Islamic Revolution and the establishment of the Islamic Republic in Iran, which caused an earthquake in the materialistic hemispheres of the East and West and brought unprecedented excitement and joy to Muslim peoples, we expected that Egypt would be next in line. The reason was the history of jihad, progressive thinking, and the presence of great mujahids and intellectuals in Egypt. In my heart, I was reciting this poem by Abu Faras,

I see you tear resistant/proof, ornamented with patience — penchant cannot tell you “do” or “don’t do”.

Of course, I’m nostalgic, nursing an affinity — but persons of my status do not have their secrets divulged.

When I saw the people of Egypt in Tahrir Square and squares in other cities, I knew I had received my response. The people of Egypt told me with words coming from their hearts: this sacred secret was nothing but the motivation and resolve to rise. And gradually these people cemented this thought in their minds, and at a historical juncture, they manifested their resolve and entered the arena in a magnificent show of power. Tunisia, Yemen, Libya, and Bahrain are no exception to this general rule.

In these revolutions, the principles, values, and goals are not written in prefabricated manifestos of factions and parties; rather they are written in the minds, hearts, and desires of each and every person present on the scene, and are declared in the context of their slogans and behaviors. Through these signals one can clearly discern the principles of the ongoing revolutions in Egypt and the other countries:

1. Revival and renewal of national dignity and respect, which were previously broken and trampled under long years of dictatorial and corrupt rule, and the political domination of America and the West;
2. Keeping up the banner of Islam, which is the profound din and longstanding attachment of the people, so that they can enjoy the peace of mind, justice, progress, and prosperity that is only achievable under the Islamic Shari‘ah;
3. Resistance to the influence and domination of the United States and Europe, which have wrought the greatest damage and humiliation on the peoples of these countries over the past 200 years; and
4. Countering the usurper and fictitious Zionist regime, which the imperialist powers have planted like a dagger in the heart of this region so that it can serve as a staging area for extending their diabolical domination after expelling a whole ummah from its historical homeland.

There is no doubt that these revolutions, which rely on and demand these principles, are not to the liking of America, Europe, and the Zionists, and they are going to use all available means to deny them, but the truth will not change with their denial.

The widespread participation of people in these revolutions is the most relevant feature that constitutes their identity. Foreign governments that tried everything in their power and used all possible schemes to keep their tyrannical, corrupt, and subservient client rulers in control, only abandoning them when the indigenous people left no other choice, have no right to claim a share in the victory of these revolutions. Even in Libya, after causing irreparable damage, the intervention by America and NATO cannot distort the truth. Had it not been for the military intervention of NATO and America, who were formerly accomplices of Qaddafi, the people’s victory might have been delayed, but all their infrastructure would not have been destroyed, and innocent [civilian] women and children would not have been killed in this innocent war-torn country. The people, the elite who are of the people, and the others who are from the people are the true proprietors of these revolutions — and these are the ones who should be trusted to protect them and draw the path to the future.

Secondly, regarding the threats and harm, I should first emphasize that although there will always be threats, there are also ways to stay safe. The mere presence of threats should not weaken the resolve of an entire people, “…verily, the stratagem of Shaytan is weak, indeed” (4:76). Allah (Â) says about a group of mujahids from early Islam,

…those who have been warned by other people, “Behold, a host has gathered against you; so beware of them!” Whereupon this only deepened their commitment, so that they answered, “Allah is enough for us; and how excellent a guardian is He!” and returned [from the battle] with Allah’s blessings and bounty, without having been touched by evil: for they had been striving after Allah’s goodly acceptance; and Allah is limitless in His great bounty (3:173–174).

We need to know what these threats are so that we are not surprised and are able [to have the confidence] to find our own solutions. We faced these same perils and threats after the victory of the Islamic Revolution, and overcame them. With the grace of Allah (Â), the leadership of Imam Khomeini, and the sacrifices of our people, we managed to sail through them safely. Our enemies’ plotting still continues but so does the firm resolve of our people.

I divide the harm to these movements into two groups: those that have their roots within ourselves and come from our own weaknesses, and those that have been directly planned by the enemy. The first group of harms concerns the complacent afterthought that the job is over after the downfall of the corrupt dictator. The peace of mind and comfort that accompanies the victory, and afterward the declining motivation and weakening determination are among the first perils — and the most damaging threat is when individuals begin to ask for their share of the spoils of victory. What should immediately come to mind is the Battle of Uhud, in which the early Muslims seeking the spoils of victory caused their own defeat, and these mujahids were reprimanded by Allah (Â). This is a good example that should never be forgotten.

Being shocked and awed by the overbearing appearance of the arrogant powers and feeling fearful of America and other interventionist powers are emotions that also fall into this category of self-inflicted harm, and should be avoided. The brave and the young should expel these fears from their hearts. Trusting the enemy and falling into the snare of their smiles and promises is another threat that needs to be avoided by the forerunners and leaders of these new liberation movements. The enemy must be identified regardless of what public face he puts on. The people and the revolution should protect themselves against the designs of this enemy that, at times, hides behind appearances of friendship and supportive gestures. Another aspect of this is to become overconfident and overlook the enemy. Bravery must be tempered with wisdom and good judgment. We must use all the treasures Allah (Â) has put at our disposal against Shaytan al-Jinn wa-al-Ins. Causing division and pitting revolutionaries against one another, thereby allowing the enemy to penetrate behind the battlefront of struggle, is another great harm that needs to be avoided with all your power.

The second category of harm has been experienced by the people of almost every country in the region during the defining events of their day. The first of these is the ascension to dominance by those who are committed to America and the West. The typical script goes like this: after the downfall of one of its pawns, in an effort to perpetuate its continued domination, the West tries to sustain the basic pillars of the system and its levers of power by installing a different head on the same foundation. [If you accept this] it is a waste of all your efforts and sacrifices. At this stage, if they face resistance from the people, they introduce and offer other alternatives that are designed to divert the course of the movement. Such a scenario could take the shape of “recommended” [secular] government models and constitutions that will again throw the Islamic countries into the trap of cultural, political, and economic dependence on the West. Such influence, should it proliferate among the revolutionaries, could marginalize the genuine currents of the revolution in favor of greater financial and media strength devoted to a counter, West-leaning current. This would again mean domination by the West and the yet stronger grip of its outdated secular models that are a far cry from the basic principles of the revolution.

If these tactics do not produce the desired result [of thwarting the liberation movement], experience tells us that they will resort to anarchy, terrorism, and civil war among members of religious or ethnic communities and tribes, political parties, or even among neighboring countries and governments. Parallel to these actions, they will impose economic blockades and sanctions, freeze national assets, and launch an all-out media war complete with propaganda [against the “rabid” nature of the revolutionaries]. Their intention is to exhaust and frustrate the ordinary people and make the revolutionaries disappointed. Under these circumstances [of despair], it becomes easy to defeat the revolution. Assassinating the righteous elite of the society and those who have the capacity to build a following, defaming and vilifying others of influence, and even enticing some with money are among the usual ploys used by Western powers who lay claim to the “moral high ground”. In Iran, the documented evidence from the US Den of Espionage [its embassy in Tehran] that fell into the hands of the revolutionaries traced all these plots to the regime in the United States. And the “principle” behind these dirty tricks is to dilute the revolutionary momentum to a point where the people call for a return of the reactionary and dependent rulers.

In the last part of my remarks, for your consideration, I will present recommendations based on our tangible experiences in Iran and what has been gathered from in-depth studies of movements in other countries. Undoubtedly, conditions differ among states and countries. Nonetheless, there are incontrovertible truths that can prove beneficial for all. The first of these is that on the one hand by placing your trust in Allah (Â) and having confidence in the repeated promises of divine victories in the Qur’an, and through astuteness, resolve, and courage on the other, it is possible to surmount all these obstacles and emerge victorious. Of course, the task you all have taken up is quite profound and momentous. Thus, you must bear great hardship for its sake. Amir al-Mu’minin, al-Imam ‘Ali (a) said,

Certainly, Allah does not break all-time despots/dictators except after extended times of leisure/affluence, and He has not healed the broken bones of nations except after long times of tribulation; and in between your [people’s] forward anticipation and rearward predicament lies a lesson to ponder.

Thus the most important recommendation is that you must always consider yourself as being present on the scene, “Hence, when you are freed [from distress], remain steadfast…” (94:7). When you have liberated yourselves, labor hard still, always consider Allah (Â) to be with you as your aid, “…and unto your Sustainer turn with all your attention” (94:8), and do not allow your victories to make you arrogant or negligent, “When Allah’s victory comes, and liberation, and you do see people entering Allah’s din in multitudes, then extol your Sustainer’s limitless glory, and praise Him, and seek His forgiveness: for, behold, He is ever an acceptor of repentance” (110:1–3). These are the true foundations of a faithful ummah.

Another recommendation is the constant reappraisal of the principles of the revolution. This permits its slogans and principles to be refined so that they can be aligned with the foundations and irrefutable principles of Islam. Independence, freedom, justice, refusal to bow to despotism and colonialism, rejection of ethnic, racial, and religious partisanship, and the outright rejection of Zionism, which, today, comprise the pivots of the Islamic movements in Muslim countries, are all inspired by Islam and the Qur’an.

Write down your principles on paper [and communicate them broadly]. Preserve your genuine nature with a high degree of sensitivity. Do not allow your enemies to formulate the principles of your future system. Do not allow Islamic principles to be sacrificed for transient [special] interests. Deviation in revolutions begins with deviation in slogans and objectives. Never place your trust in the US, NATO, or criminal regimes such as Britain, France, or, Italy, which for centuries have plundered and divided your land among themselves. Look upon them with suspicion and do not be deceived by their smiles. Behind these smiles and promises lies conspiracy and betrayal. Find your own way by resorting to the blessed fountainhead of Islam and throw these foreigners’ prescriptions back at them.

A third important recommendation is to leave behind [as part of the last century] religious, ethnic, racial, tribal, and border conflicts. Recognize differences as legitimate and manage them: reconciliation among Islamic madhhabs is the key to salvation. Those who fan the flames of religious division by characterizing other Muslims as kafirs are the mercenaries and servants of Satan, even if they do so inadvertently.

Creating your own system of governance is your main and seminal task. This is a complex and difficult undertaking. Do not allow secular, Western liberal, extremist nationalist, or leftist Marxist models to be imposed on you.  The leftist Eastern Bloc collapsed some decades ago, and the Western Bloc that took over is propped up through violence, war, and deceit, and does not appear to have a bright outlook. The passage of time is their enemy, but a friend to the Islamic current. The ultimate goal must be a unified Islamic Ummah and the creation of a new Islamic civilization founded upon commitment to Allah (Â), rationality, knowledge, and morality.

The liberation of Palestine from the savage claws of Zionism must also be a prime objective [for any Islamic movement of liberation]. The countries of the Balkans, Caucasus, and Western Asia were liberated from the clutches of the former Soviet Union after 80 years of occupation. Why should the Palestinian people not be able to free themselves from oppressive, Zionist captivity after 70 years of degradation and humiliation?

The present generation in Muslim countries has the capacity to accomplish such great feats. The young generation of today is a source of pride for the past generations. As noted by the Arab poet,

Abu al-Sakhr’s honor and status comes from his being a member of Shayban [the tribe] — but I said to them, “Not so!” For the life in me, it is Shayban that draws its status and honor from his being from them.

Many a father is dignified by a son who scaled the peaks of honor — as ‘Adnan [the Prophet’s ancestor] did by having [in his offspring] the Messenger of Allah.

Trust your young generation. Reinforce their self-confidence and benefit them by the experiences of those who preceded them [in the battle for self-determination].

There are two important points in this connection. First, one of the most important demands of the people who have revolted and thus been liberated is to participate decisively in the management of their countries. And since they have confidence in Islam, their desire is to create a system of Islamic representation, that is, the rules for electing new leaders through a popular vote and the dominant principles and values of the society ought to be based on Islamic knowledge and the Shari‘ah. This can crystallize in various countries, depending on their conditions, through various methods and civic engagement. However, utmost care must be taken not to confuse just, Islamic representative mechanisms with Western liberal democracy. The secular, and at times anti-religious, Western democracy is anathema to Islamic representation, which is committed to the values and [social justice] principles of Islam in its system of governance [and not the institutional entrenchment of special interests in the public decision-making process].

Second, Islamic tenets must not be equated with backwardness, obscurantism, and ignorant and extremist biases. The demarcation between these two must be pronounced. Religious extremism, which is usually attended by violence, will cause you to fall short of the lofty goals of the revolution. This, in turn, will result in the loss of public support and the eventual failure of the revolution.

In summary, to speak of Islamic awakening is not to speak of a nebulous and abstract concept that is amenable to various interpretations. Rather, it is to speak of a palpable reality in our real world that has dominated the public discourse and resulted in great uprisings and revolutions, removing from the scene some of the enemy’s most savage proxies. Nonetheless, the scene remains fluid and hence needs to be shaped and brought to a conclusion. The ayat recited at the outset contain a complete and effective set of guidelines, especially at this sensitive and momentous juncture. Though they are addressed to the Holy Prophet (r), we all are their interlocutors and responsible for adhering to them. In these ayat, taqwa in its lofty and broad connotation is the first recommendation. Then comes the rejection of the orders [systems and social conventions] of the kafirs and munafiqs, adherence to the divine revelation, and, finally, trust in Allah (Â). And there is no better conclusion or introduction than the words of Allah (Â), cited earlier,

In the name of Allah, the Mercy-Giving, the Merciful. O Prophet, guard yourself against Allah’s power presence and defer not to those who reject Allah’s power presence and the dual-loyalists [as such deference will inevitably invite Allah’s corrective justice]: indeed it is Allah who is All-Knowing, Wise. [Rather] follow that which has been revealed to you by your Sustainer; indeed Allah is well acquainted with all that you do. And rely on Allah [alone] for none is more worthy of reliance than Allah (33:1–3).
Peace and the mercy of Allah be yours.

The Islamic awakening, however, has aroused deep concern in the capitals of Western predatory powers. This was expected. When two of their favorite puppets — General Zine el-Abidin Ben Ali and Hosni Mubarak — were consigned to the dustbin of history in quick order, it caused panic in Western capitals including Tel Aviv, capital of the illegal Zionist entity. They could see the world order they had crafted in the aftermath of the Second World War crumbling. The most serious — and immediate — threat was to the survival of the Zionist State. The Arabian regimes that in the words of Israel’s first prime minister, David Ben Gurion, were the Zionist State’s first line of defence, were being demolished. If this protective ring could be destroyed, the humpty dumpty of the Zionist State would also come tumbling down. In a secret February 2009 report, the CIA had said that Israel faced the threat of extinction in 20 years’ time. The same message was delivered in even more stark terms by US Defence Secretary Leon Panetta during meetings with Israeli officials early last month.
The West of course has not been idle in the face of Islamic movements sweeping away long-entrenched dictators from power. Furious attempts are underway to shore up the remaining dictators led by the House of Saud, the Khalifa family in Bahrain, Ali Abdullah Saleh in Yemen and King Abdullah in Jordan — while simultaneously working to undermine those seen as challenging, in whatever form, Western hegemony: the now murdered Muammar Qaddafi of Libya and, Bashar al-Assad of Syria, for instance. These developments need elaboration.

The West has not written off Egypt or Tunisia either. It is working to subvert the gains the masses have made. In Egypt, attacks on Coptic churches by agents provocateurs, and the ensuing clashes with police point to this danger. In Tunisia, on the other hand, Salafis tried to attack a private TV station on October 8 that was showing an animated film about the Islamic Revolution overthrowing the Shah’s regime in Iran. In neither country are the masses assured of achieving their objectives, however noble, unless they remain vigilant and on the scene. It seems the masses, especially the youth, are aware of the challenges facing them and a clash with the military in both countries cannot be ruled out. Let us categorize the countries according to their status:

1. Pioneering states – Tunisia and Egypt; they led the uprisings that others are now emulating;
2. Reactionary states – Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Yemen and Jordan; the West will try its utmost to prevent these regimes from being overthrown. The nuances of course need elaboration.
3. Targeted states – Colonel Muammar Qaddafi’s in Libya and Bashar al-Assad’s in Syria. Qaddafi’s regime has been demolished with the horrible manner in which he was captured while wounded in Sirte, and then executed on October 20. The details of his murder are still murky as this issue goes to press (October 21), but even leaders of the National Transitional Council (NTC) have admitted that he was captured alive with wounds only to his legs. They have offered the pathetic excuse that Qaddafi was killed in crossfire between his supporters and NTC rebels. Few observers find this explanation credible and even the UN Human Rights Commission has called for a full investigation. The real prize, from the West’s and the Zionists’ point of view, of course, is Syria. This needs further explaining.
4. Peripheral states – Algeria, Morocco, Kuwait, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (UAE); some may have a better chance of survival than others.

Reactionary states

If Tunisia, in the backwaters of North Africa, was considered a freak occurrence, the overthrow of Hosni Mubarak sent shockwaves throughout the region and beyond. The House of Saud went into a frenzy of grief and panic. King Abdullah was visibly upset with US President Barack Obama for “not doing enough” to prevent Mubarak’s fall. It seems “not doing enough” has become a popular refrain. The other Abdullah, in Jordan, was also running scared although the Islamic movement in the Hashemite Kingdom has been slow to grasp the opportunity to press for major changes to secure the peoples’ fundamental rights.

The House of Saud quickly regained composure and decided to defend itself not in the streets of Riyadh or Jiddah but in the streets of Manama in Bahrain. It was a bold move, at least from the Saudi point of view. It was also a calculated gamble that may yet backfire but for now, the Saudis seem to have gotten away with it. They followed their Bahraini gamble with other moves in Libya but most strikingly in Yemen and Syria.

It is interesting to note that while the Saudis have been anxious to shore up the Khalifas in Bahrain and Ali Abdullah Saleh in Yemen, they were the principal player in paving the way for the dislodging of Qaddafi from power in Libya, a long-time nemesis, and are attempting to undermine Bashar al-Assad in Syria. What is special about the Khalifas and Ali Abdullah Saleh to be saved and why is Bashar al-Assad unacceptable? All these have to do with the Western agenda.

Having lost two favorite clients in quick succession to the rising tide of Islamic awakening, the West decided to project itself as a supporter of the popular mood and thereby take possession of movements before other dictators are overthrown, bringing in changes that would undermine the Western/Zionist agenda. Qaddafi was a soft target. He presided over a country with enormous riches but a tiny population. He could be dislodged fairly easily, according to Western calculations.

The Saudis mobilized those members of the Arab League that were willing to advance the West’s agenda by betraying their own people. Only 12 out of the 22 members attended the hurriedly called meeting in Riyadh on March 16 and of these only nine supported a resolution against Qaddafi. This became the basis for UN Security Council resolution No. 1973 imposing a “no fly zone” on Libya on March 17. Western bombing of Libya started almost immediately followed by their mercenaries joining rebel forces to direct their operations, far exceeding the no-fly-zone mandate — a dubious one to begin with — and pushed Qaddafi into a tiny sliver of territory in Sirte ultimately killing him on October 20. The West has presented itself as the “champion” of the people when in fact Western rulers were quite happy to embrace Qaddafi for decades. He was welcomed in Western capitals — Rome and Paris — and Western leaders — Tony Blair of Britain and Condoleezza Rice of the US, for instance — paid well-publicized visits to the mercurial colonel’s tent in Tripoli. Documents retrieved from his intelligence ministry also reveal how closely Qaddafi had worked with the American CIA and British MI6.

So what turned him into a pariah so quickly? His weak power base sealed his fate despite his notorious son, Saif al-Islam, having cultivated close links with the elites in British and other Western societies. Ultimately, these proved of little help in preventing his father’s downfall and execution-style killing. This is a point the new Western-backed Libyan puppets ought to keep in mind. The West has no permanent friends; the West does not believe in friendship at all. Its only permanent policy is who can be beneficial to its interests at any given time. Once people outlive their usefulness, the West discards them dispassionately. The graveyard is full of the West’s favorite clients. Also, Egypt’s western flank had to be secured from revolutionary fervor, at least of the kind that would have ushered in real change in Libya.

Contrast this with Western/Saudi attempts to protect the Khalifas in Bahrain and Ali Abdullah Saleh in Yemen. What is special about them? The Khalifas are viewed as a bulwark against the growing influence of Islamic Iran that the Saudis see as arival in the region as well as the larger Muslim world. Since the overwhelming majority of Bahrainis are Shi‘i, overthrow of the minority Khalifa family would usher in an order dominated by them that would be a natural ally of Islamic Iran. Although Iran does not promote sectarianism — for instance, it supports the struggle of the Palestinians that are Sunnis — the Saudis and indeed their American masters can see the danger in developments in the region. The US Fifth Fleet is also based in Bahrain from where it controls much of the Persian Gulf. A new, popular-based regime in Bahrain would almost certainly end this relationship.

The situation in Yemen is different but still important for its own reasons. It is not the sectarian nature of the population that is critical although there are Houthi tribesmen in North Yemen bordering Saudi Arabia who are Zaidi Shi‘is. Yemen’s importance lies in its strategic location controlling Bab al-Mandab, at the mouth of the Red Sea. Before the US and their Zionist masters can attack Iran, they would want to make sure that there is a secure outlet for Middle Eastern oil to the outside markets because there is a high probability that in the event of an attack, Iran would immediately block the Strait of Hormuz choking all oil flow. This would have catastrophic impact on Western economies already teetering on the brink of collapse.

While Ali Abdullah Saleh is not necessarily liked by the West, he has managed to hoodwink the Americans into believing that he is a bulwark against al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula. The September 30 US drone attack killing the American-born Anwar al-Awlaki and another American citizen Samir Khan, is part of this plan. The US is engaged in a full-scale war in Yemen that Saleh has claimed as his own. There is also the danger of Yemen splitting again into North and South that would naturally cause instability. The Saudis fear that Yemeni instability would spill over into the kingdom sparking an uprising that they may not be able to control. With fires burning along its borders, it will not be long before these engulf the House of Saud as well. Neither the Saudis nor the Americans are particularly wedded to Saleh. They want to ensure that power in Yemen is transferred to a safe pair of hands that would do their bidding.

Targeted states

This brings us to the situation in Syria. Bashar al-Assad is no democrat. Nobody should have any illusions on that score. But he enjoys considerable support at home and the uprising against his regime in not entirely indigenous. There is clear evidence of foreign hands — with the Saudis working in conjunction with the Americans and the Israelis — financing the uprising. Even the king of Jordan is part of this destabilization plan together with pro-Zionist Syrian and Lebanese opposition figures. The plot to launch an uprising was hatched in February of 2011 in Paris at which Saudi security advisor to the king, Bandar bin Sultan, former US ambassador to Lebanon Jeffrey Feltman and currently US undersecretary of state, as well as representatives of the Syrian and Lebanese opposition figures were present. They agreed to launch an armed insurrection against Bashar al-Assad’s regime with weapons smuggled in from Jordan.

Syria’s importance to Muslim East politics cannot be overemphasized. Together with Islamic Iran, Hizbullah and Hamas, it is part of the resistance front against Zionist Israel. Take Syria out of the equation, and a serious blow would be dealt to the resistance. Further, Syria would fall into the hands of groups that are beholden to the Saudis. A vicious internal power struggle would ensue that would open Syria to even greater foreign manipulation. Regardless of which group emerges in power it would not be part of an alliance against Israel. After all, Saudi Arabia is part of the US-Israeli nexus against Islamic self-determination whether in Palestine, Lebanon or anywhere else in the Muslim East. Also, the worst kind of sectarianism would be unleashed, a favorite tool of the obscurantist Saudis who never miss an opportunity to stoke sectarian conflict in the Ummah, as witnessed in Pakistan.

The fall of the Western-installed and supported monarchy in Jordan would also be a blow to US-Israeli designs. It would open another front against the Zionist State and also expose the Saudis to further pressure. The Saudis are pumping in some $1.5 billion annually to shore up the Jordanian monarchy.

Peripheral states

Among the peripheral states — Algeria, Morocco, Kuwait, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) — none is democratic. They are either tribal monarchies or military-backed regimes with a democratic façade. What is common to all of them is that they are beholden to the West and have cordial relations, albeit under the table, with the Zionist regime. The loss of any to the rising tide of Islamic awakening would deliver painful blows to the West. Already, the US has lost immense prestige as a result of the duplicitous policies of President Barack Obama. People in the Muslim East have finally seen through the lies he spun in Cairo on June 4, 2009 when he mesmerized them with his rhetoric and quotations from the Qur’an. His betrayal of the Palestinians has only added fuel to the fire. With the US mired in deep financial woes and its economy in tailspin, it has little clout left to effect change elsewhere.

Looking ahead

Washington is banking on subverting the pace of change in places like Egypt while simultaneously trying to overthrow the regime in Syria to recoup some of its losses. It is also working hard to prevent the fall of other client regimes. These moves are not lost on the people in the region. Three countries are crucial to this game plan: Egypt, Syria and Saudi Arabia. The ultimate objective is to protect the Zionist state of Israel.

Time may be running out for Uncle Sam and the illegitimate Zionist entity of Israel. The power of the people will be difficult to contain especially when they are charged with Islamic spirit and are prepared to make every sacrifice to achieve their noble goals.

The Islamic awakening sweeping the region will not only blow away the decrepit and corrupt regimes but also demolish the colonial imposed order that has kept people in bondage for so long. The desert is about to blossom and with it there will emerge a new Muslim East that is free of oppression, tyranny and exploitation. In time, their example will be emulated by other people around the world. We are already witnessing its effects in the Occupy Wall Street Movement in the US itself.

Welcome to the New World Order but this one will not be manufactured in Washington, London, Paris or Tel Aviv.

The transition means that Egypt, which has been under a state of emergency for the past 30 years, will continue to be ruled by the military.

This is while millions of Egyptians have for the past 18 days called for the departure of Mubarak and the establishment of a democratic government.

Egyptians poured into the streets to celebrate the toppling of the 82-year old dictator.

Meanwhile, the main opposition party Muslim Brotherhood, has called on the military to swiftly hand over power to a civilian-led government.

Muslim Brotherhood has also called for the establishment of a constitution that “guarantees freedom and human Rights.”

Earlier in the day vigilantes opened fire on pro-democracy protesters in Egypt in a move unprecedented over the past couple of days.

“We have welcomed His Excellency Ben Ali and his family to the kingdom,” the Saudi Press Agency quoted a government statement as saying.

Ghannouchi, who announced that he had taken over as interim president shortly after Ben Ali left the country, has now declared a state of emergency.

The interim president says army helicopters will ensure security around the capital, but there are reports that security forces have left their posts as the national crisis deepens.

Gunshots were heard in central Tunis late on Friday but had fallen silent in the early hours of Saturday.

Witnesses say there are helicopters flying over the city with spotlights as the central train station of Tunis and many supermarkets are on fire.

Ghannouchi described the situation as complete security chaos and called on residents to join forces to protect their property.

Tunisian demonstrators have also called on Ghannouchi to step down and leave the country.

Late on Friday, European Union foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton called for a peaceful resolution in Tunisia, saying, “We urge all parties to show restraint and remain calm in order to avoid further casualties and violence.”

France said it does not want Ben Ali to seek a bolt-hole on its territory and the Foreign Ministry in Paris formally confirmed that the ousted Tunisian president had not asked for asylum.

Ben Ali’s fall comes after weeks of bloody protests over corruption, unemployment, and high food prices.

Human rights groups say dozens of Tunisian protesters were killed in the government crackdown before Ben Ali, who had ruled the country since 1987, stepped down and fled the country.

Public gatherings have been banned in Tunis and security forces have been authorized to fire on anyone refusing to obey orders. A dusk-till-dawn curfew has also been imposed.

Tunisians are furious about the fact that the police killed 13 more people on Thursday night, especially since the president had promised to end the use of live rounds against protesters.

One more dictator gone, few more left to go!

Headlines from most global media outlets clearly show the zionist ideology, apart from a few friends of the Revolution:

Al Manar TV: Unprecedented Achievements Mark the 31st Anniversary of Islamic Revolution

Gulf News: Thousands of Iranians rally to mark the anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution

BBC: Hundreds of thousands back Iran Revolution
BBC: Iran accused of blocking opposition communications

National Post: Clashes, arrests reported as Iran marks Revolution Day

Toronto Star: Protests rock Iran on Revolution Day

CNN: Clashes on Iran anniversary, protesters demand change

New York Times: Iran’s Leader Shifts Spotlight From Protests to Nuclear Step

Fox News: Iranian Forces, Opposition Clash on Revolution Anniversary

The Washington Post: Iran claims new success in uranium enrichment

Al Arabiya – Ahmadinejad hails nuke Iran on Revolution Day

Asharq Al Awsat: Opposition Leaders Attacked on Iran Revolution Day

The Hindu: Protestors clash with police in Iranian capital

Getty images: Thousands Gather To Mark Iranian Revolution

Time: Iran Makes Batch of Highly Enriched Uranium

China Daily: Iran situation ‘still evolving’

The Jerusalem Post: We’re ready to pay the price

Haaretz: Iran clamps down on opposition rally as thousands mark Islamic revolution in Tehran

Arutz Sheva: Ahmedinajad: We’ve Upgraded Our Enriched Uranium

Khaleej Times: Huge rally and protests mark Iran revolution

Saudi Press Agency: President Ahmadinejad: Iran succeeds in enriching uranium 20 per cent

Thee three-week-long Israeli military offensive in Gaza has left the Gaza Strip in a state of destruction. What remains of the properties of tens of thousands of Palestinians are just heaps of rubble.

Although several donor countries have pledged about USD 5 billion in aid to rebuild the region, reconstruction has been put on hold because Israel has banned building material — such as steel and cement — from entering Gaza.

However, in spite of Israeli restrictions, Iran has stepped in to offer direct assistance to the Palestinians who were left homeless by Operation Cast Lead.

Bypassing government bureaucracy, the Martyrs’ Foundation of the Islamic Republic of Iran has worked in partnership with the local Ansar Charity Institute to provide the necessary assistance.

“We work on projects to help the families of Palestinian detainees in Israel and the families of those killed by Israel. This particular project provides 8,000 dollars to the families of those who were killed in the Gaza war and those who lost their homes,” Sami Abu Ayada of the Ansar Institute told Press TV.

So far, up to 102 families across the Gaza Strip have benefited from the project. Although the aid falls short of the amount needed by each family to rebuild their home, it is, nonetheless, more than many of them have received from other donors.

“I will use this money to build a small shack out of bricks and corrugated iron. It will shelter my family in the rainy season. It is better than the tent we live in now. Other people who can afford to rent homes will save this money to rebuild their homes once the border is opened,” a Gazan woman who received aid said when interviewed.

While the money is essential, many feel that the aid provided by the Martyrs’ Foundation has more significant implications than that of mere financial assistance.

“Iran stands by the Palestinians more than any other Arab or Islamic nation. Countries like Egypt and Saudi Arabia stood learn lessons from Iran and stop criticizing it,” another Gaza resident told Press TV.

Marwa al-Sherbini, a 32-year-old Egyptian-German, was buried in her coastal hometown of Alexandria, Egypt Monday amid demonstrations by Egyptians mourning her senseless death and calling for retribution.

" What we demand is just some attention to be given to the killing of a young innocent mother on the hands of fanatic extremist " Abdel Azim Hamad, al Shuruq

Sherbini was stabbed to death 18 times Wednesday as she prepared to testify against her assailant, who was in court to appeal a previous defamation conviction against her.

The assailant, knonw only as Alex W., had been convicted and fined €750 ($1,050) last year for calling Sherbini a "terrorist," "b*tch" and "Islamist" after she asked him to leave a swing for her three-year-old son Mustafa.

Her funeral drew thousands of angry mourners and Egyptian officials who called on the government to seriously deal with the tragic killing and take immediate action.

"There is no god but God and the Germans are the enemies of God," they chanted.

Ramzi Ezz, Egypt’s ambassador in Germany told Al Arabiya the results of the investigations could be released in a few days, but noted that Egyptian law calls for life imprisonment of the murderer.

Sherbini’s brother Tarek al-Sherbini vowed to avenge her killing. "We believe in an eye for an eye," he told Egyptian national television.

Dubbed the "martyr of the head scarf," Sherbini was three months pregnant when her 28-year-old attacker stabbed her countless times in front of her two-year-old son.

"The killer is a terrorist who should receive severe punishment for what he has done, something that contradicts all the values of humanity, decency and religion," Grand Imam Sheikh Mohammed Sayyed Tantawi told Egypt’s official MENA news agency.

Alex also stabbed Sherbini’s husband, Elwi Ali Okaz while he was trying to save his wife. And adding further insult to injury, a security guard shot Okaz in the leg because he mistook the husband for the attacker because of his ethnic looks according to German prosecutors.

"The guards thought that as long as he wasn’t blond, he must be the attacker so they shot him," Sherbini told an Egyptian television station.

Alex W. remained in detention and prosecutors have begun investigating the murder but have downplayed it as a lone incident.

Christian Avenarius, the prosecutor in Dresden where the incident took place, said the killer was driven by a deep hatred of Muslims. "It was very clearly a xenophobic attack of a fanatical lone wolf."

A German government spokesperson condemned the attack and said Berlin "naturally condemns this in the strongest terms."

Sherbini’s shocking death ignited angry protests on the ground and online as shocked mourners held her murder up as proof of the xenophobia gripping European politics.

"This isolated incident is a foreseen consequence of the kind of anti-burqa and anti-niqab rhetoric Sarkozy has engaged in France," one user said on a Muslim listserv.

Others said the incident showed the extent to which hate crimes against Muslims are ignored while those of Muslims against westerners are over-hyped.

Abdel Azeem Hamad, chief editor of the independent Egyptian daily al-Shorouk, said that if the victim had been a Jew, there would have been an uproar.

"What we demand is just some attention to be given to the killing of a young innocent mother on the hands of fanatic extremist," he wrote in his column.

Many in Sherbini’s homeland were outraged by the attack and saw the low key response in Germany as an example of racism and anti-Muslim sentiment.

An Egyptian blogger Hicham Maged wrote that it simply proved anti-Muslim sentiment in Europe "Just imagine if the situation was reversed and the victim was a Westerner who was stabbed anywhere in the world or — God forbid — in any Middle Eastern country by Muslim extremists," he said.

One commentator pointed to muted response by Western media as proof of double standards against Muslims as Sherbini’s murder comes as western media continued to reference the 2004 murder of filmmaker Theo van Gogh for his controversial film on Muslim women but meanwhile ignoring the-week-old death of a Muslim German woman by a European fundamentalist.

"I can’t believe it took so long for this news to reach me/us. Had it been an ‘honor’ killing, we would already have several NGO’s condemn it and experts on Muslim issues speaking on why these terrible Muslims do these terrible things," Nagihan, a user on a Muslim list serve wrote. "I am shocked and awed at this double standard."

A Facebook fan page created recently drew a whooping 300,000 fans in less than a week, with many mourning Sherbini as a martyr and calling for spiritual purification.

"May God forgive this woman and give her eternal paradise for literally

being killed for her beliefs," said one Facebook fan.

Alexandria’s Popular Local Council said it would name a street after Sherbini to commemorate her senseless killing.

Why the fuss, given that the U.S. did not comment on the results of the recent Lebanese parliamentary elections, in which over a billion dollars was spent to pay for charter flights and free trips for Lebanese in Canada and other countries to go home and vote? Besides, irregularities and election security in every election are common.

We all remember, as should President Barak Obama, the electoral fraud of the 2000 U.S. presidential election. George W. Bush stole the highest position in the nation, and that led millions of Americans to call for taking back control of the democratic process, exposing the corruption in election security, and real election reform. I don’t remember Mr. Obama saying a word at that time.

Let us first state some facts about Iran:

1. A cold war against Iran has been going on for some years now, led by the U.S. and Israel. Helping in that war is a big media propaganda machine fed and managed by the pro-Israeli lobby in the U.S.
2. Iran has followed the U.S.’s wishes some 80% of the time for the last 10 years-especially in matters related to Iraq, Afghanistan and al-Qa‘ida-but this does not satisfy Washington.
3. This presidential election is the 11th in the last 30 years.
4. There have been some 30 elections at different levels in the last 30 years.
5. In all elections, over 70% of eligible Iranian voters cast ballots. The ratio is about the same among the young and women. The ratio in the West is less than 60%.
6. Iran follows a political system according to a constitution that was approved by the vast majority in 1979.
7. A pre-election poll conducted by The Washington Post showed Ahmadinejad having a 2:1 lead over his nearest rival. Iranian polls indicated the same.
8. The U.S. was hoping for someone other than Ahmadinejad to deal with over the next four years, figuring anyone else would be new to the job and therefore a weaker negotiator.
9. Ahmadinejad is the first Iranian president who could identify closely with the poor.
10. Ahmadinejad managed to maintain the Iranian economy to be ranked the third in the region after that of Israel and Turkey, despite U.S.-imposed sanctions.
11. In the last four years, Ahmadinejad capably managed policies concerning nuclear energy, satellite technology, relations with China and Russia, infrastructure projects and defense.

Now we ask: who among the Iranians is not happy with the declared results and is demonstrating inside and outside Iran? They belong to one of these groups:

1. Iranians who hate the idea of an Islamic republic, Iranian-style or any other style.
2. Iranians who imagine that the U.S. would be kinder to their country if Ahmadinejad were not president.
3. Rich Iranians affected by the social justice policies of Ahmadinejad.
4. Young Iranians who are emulating the West by using modern communication technology.
5. Political supporters of other Iranian leaders whom Ahmadinejad harshly criticized during the recent presidential TV debates, such as former President Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, whom Ahmadinejad defeated four years ago.

"The election was free and there is no document proving these charges," said Ahmadinejad in his first press conference following his re-election. "It is really ridiculous that the loser of the election claims that majority of the votes belong to him. This is really absurd."

Ahmadinejad said there was no crisis in the country, and he compared the protestors to football fans whose team has lost and could not tolerate defeat. "That is natural; these are short-term emotional reflections," he said, claiming that freedom in Iran was "almost at a maximum level" and therefore opponents still have the right to express their standpoints.

Helene Cooper of The New York Times reported that the continuing street protests in Tehran are emboldening a corpus of conservatives-read pro-Israel lobby-in Washington to demand that Mr. Obama take "a more visible stance" in support of the protesters.

Ahmadinejad’s re-election was a test of Mr. Obama’s foreign policy. He got an F.