Sagg-e Zard

The arrest of 15 British service men was a huge success for the Islamic Republic of Iran and its sponsors. Since the event, American tone on the theocratic regime has changed to one of appeasement, negotiation and mutual benefit for the sake of geopolitical stability. In the meantime the domestic crackdown by the Islamic Republic of Iran on civilians, minorities and striking teachers have sharply increased. Is this a sign that the West (Britain and USA) has negotiated a longterm settlement with the inspiration and harborer of international terrorism? Was there a green light given to the Ayatollahs to quash the people of Iran? I remember, on February 2nd 2005 state of the union, President George W. Bush addressed the people of Iran: "As you stand for your own liberty, America stands with you". I say: Mr. President, the people of Iran have stood again and again since and their side have only been flanked by empty promises.