For Islamists this is a significant day.
This year, August 22 marks the holy day on the Islamic calendar that
is the day of reckoning for Shiites. Some Shiite sects believe that
August 22 could correspond to the end of the world. And just today,
after much hype, Iran has announced that it will continue to develop
its nuclear program. To followers of Iranian President Ahmadinejad,
this is a well-timed affront to Israel, the United States and the
world. The United Nations had given Iran until the end of the month to
respond, but Ahmadinejad had made it clear to all Iranians and the
world that he intended to respond on the eve of August 22.
Whether or not this announcement is the end of Ahmadinejad’s plans
for August 22, one expert says we will have to wait and watch.
Iran is busy doing business its way.
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