Wednesday, 15 July 2009 00:21 Nir BOMS and Shayan Arya, Middle East
President Obama’s cautious approach to the Iranian crisis has drawn criticism from many quarters including from the ranks of the Iranian opposition and those Republicans in the House and the Senate who sought a more assertive American response. Nevertheless, the President remained consistent in his approach to the Iranian crisis. He argued that harsh criticism of the government or endorsement of the protests could end up discrediting the protesters. He also thought that the US should not be seen as a player in these events (a claim that was already raised by Iranian President Ahmadinejad). Continue reading