Iran must be honest, too

They advise Thai authorities to be objective and follow the clues in the investigation. Yet, there is the stickery fact that one of the prime suspects, Leila Rohani, is in Iran. Even without an extradition treaty between Iran and Thailand (why is there none?), Iranian authorities could show their sincerity by enabling the suspect to answer questions. Is the reason they won’t allow that because such testimony might implicate Iranian officialdom in the bombings? We’ll probably never know, because Iran will shield her from scrutiny.

As for the canard, floated by Iranian officials, that Iranian agents would never plan terrorism in Thailand because of the history of cordial relationship between the two countries: It doesn’t float. Yes, Iran and Thailand have a history of getting along, but wannabe-terrorists, bumbling or adept, don’t give a hoot about such things as how much rice Thailand sells to Iran. They’ve got more sinister objectives.

If Iranian authorities are sincere in their claim of wanting the truth to emerge, they should cooperate fully with Thai and international authorities in this matter. 

Ken Albertsen

Chiang Rai