[Elder Of Ziyon - Israel News] Journalists mock accurate Israeli graphic of Iranian terror

The Israeli embassy in Washington tweeted this today:

If Iran is gobbling up countries while under sanctions, how many countries will it devour when sanctions are lifted? pic.twitter.com/5AZNRLQmTW
— Embassy of Israel (@IsraelinUSA) March 31, 2015

I agree there is a disconnect between the tweet, which emphasizes Iran's attempts at hegemony in the Arab world, and the graphic which also includes many terror attacks worldwide that can be traced to Iran.

However, some journalists felt that the point being made is ridiculous:

Can EmbIsrael actually think this way? MT @IsraelinUSA: Iran gobbling up countries while under sanctions pic.twitter.com/CeZB9c7qQ6
— James Fallows (@JamesFallows) March 31, 2015

@JamesFallows @IsraelinUSA Deranged
— Christopher Hayes (@chrislhayes) March 31, 2015

@chrislhayes @JamesFallows @IsraelinUSA Yes, but entirely in keeping with years & years of rhetoric.
— Emily L. Hauser (@emilylhauser) March 31, 2015

The embassy responded to Fallows:

@JamesFallows not sure what your ? Is implying, but those are all real headlines of Iran sponsored terror activity in last 5 years.
— Embassy of Israel (@IsraelinUSA) April 1, 2015

That last tweet answers why the Argentina bombing from 1982 is not included - this is a list of aggressive Iranian actions in only the past five years.

All of the sources for the headlines in the graphic are given.

None of the journalists have yet explained exactly what is inaccurate about the original tweet. They just know, deep in their hearts, that it is wrong. Somehow.

That is apparently a skill set that is a prerequisite for being a member of a profession that pompously pretends to value facts.



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Posted By Elder of Ziyon to Elder Of Ziyon - Israel News at 3/31/2015 10:00:00 PM