Supporters of presidential candidate Mirhossein Mousavi show their colours at a rally in Tehran on Wednesday, the last day of campaigning before the poll. ReutersIran's Old Guard Are Poised To Crush Any Hope Of Revolution -- The Independent
The West has no right to expect the polls to bring in radical change
All the world wants to know the results of today's presidential election in Iran, not least the Republican Guard supporters of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. But will it make a difference, either to the Iranians or to the rest of the world?
Of course the West wants to be told that this dramatic poll will change Iran's desire for nuclear facilities. Whatever it is, this election is not about nuclear power. It may be about presidential arrogance and stupidity and fear, or about responsible government or unemployment or the economy. But the West should abandon hope of any real change in Iran's nuclear strategy. Mirhossein Mousavi may talk more sense to the Americans – if he wins – but the nuclear facilities will keep functioning. It is all a matter of pride in Iran – where pride is a special quality.
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My Comment: I almost always disagree with Robert Fisk .... but he is on the money with this story.