The face of courage

Iran, the government that sniped an innocent woman named Neda, has more than democratic revolution on its hands. The government is taking to the waters and promises to increase the odds of direct conflict with Israel, according to The Guardian.

"Iran's Revolutionary Guard naval forces are prepared to escort the peace and freedom convoys that carry humanitarian assistance for the defenceless and oppressed people of Gaza with all their strength," pledged Hojjatoleslam Ali Shirazi, Khamenei's personal representative to the guards corps.

None of this is good. At best, it's a step closer to some form of resolution for this particular heatwave of violence. But the overall direction is certainly not positive.