The reaction of the Iranian political establishment in regards to the shootings and bombings in Paris has been intriguing and contradicting. President Rowhani and his foreign minister, Javad Zarif, sent a message of condolence to French President Francois Hollande. Rouhani pointed out "In the name of the Iranian people, who have themselves been victims of terrorism, I strongly condemn these crimes against humanity and offer my condolences to the grieving French people and government". In addition, Rowhani canceled his trip to Europe, which would have been the first Iranian presidential visit to Europe in 10 years. Nevertheless, what about the final decision-makers in the Islamic Republic? I...
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