Iran’s Khatami
As an Iranian, I felt that James E. Akins’ June 10 commentary reflected facts about the regime in Iran and the effect of Mohammad Khatami’s presidency. All the news coming out of Iran through my friends and relatives points to worsening economic and political conditions, contrary to the wishful thinking by some about moderation, easing of life for the average Iranian and civilized behavior by the regime.
The majority of Iranians have experienced the brutal nature of this (Khomeini’s) regime for almost 20 years. They do not expect any miracles from any one of the ruling mullahs, in particular from a president (Khatami) who has 30% less power than the previous president and who was part of this regime for the last 20 years.
As Akin pointed out, this regime is terminal and going through its final days.
MASOOD TAHERI
San Diego
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