The March 22nd terrorist blasts in Brussels that left more than 300 people killed and injured came as an unbelievable shock. However, the response seen from the ruling mullahs in Iran was quite different, acting as a startling reminder of Tehran’s reactions following last November’s Paris attacks. Back then Iran and its propaganda machine were delighted, arguing to the French the attacks were the offspring of their Middle East policy, coincidentally against Tehran’s interests in the region. Today, we are witnessing a repeat of similar reactions following the Brussels atrocities.
“Today, the people of Brussels experienced the fear and horror Syrians have been enduring for 5 years as a result of their policymakers’ interferences.” These hideous remarks were actually aired by Iran state TV on March 22nd, the very day of the attacks.