Iran’s “Stunning” Punch Likely a Wrist-Slap

By John Noonan
Published February 9, 2010 7:20pm ET
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Iran’s “Stunning” Punch Likely a Wrist-Slap
Iran’s Supreme Leader raised some eyebrows yesterday, claiming that Tehran would deliver a “punch” that would leave Western powers “stunned.” Unlikely. Here’s why: These statements are generally for internal consumption. That’s particularly true in this instance, as Iran is expecting a massive flood of protestors to inundate official government anniversary ceremonies. Khamenei’s speech was simply a rehashing […]

Iran’s Supreme Leader raised some eyebrows yesterday, claiming that Tehran would deliver a “punch” that would leave Western powers “stunned.”

Unlikely. Here’s why:

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