Iran's tourism minister's head is on the block now!
Haaretz
21-Jan-2010 (5 comments)

Israel's Tourism Minister Stas Misezhnikov made unlikely history in Madrid on Wednesday when he shook the hand of an Iranian tourism representative, Israel Radio reported.

The two found themselves face to face at a reception in Madrid with the Spanish Royal family.

Previously, when confronted with Israelis, Iranian officials have shunned contact. In the past, Iran has even pulled out of sporting tournaments to avoid encounters with Israeli athletes.

This time the Iranian representative, who like Misezhnikov, was visiting Madrid for a trade fair, surprised the Israeli minister and grasped his hand before inviting him to visit Iran.

Misezhnikov, who also visited the Egyptian, Jordanian and Moroccan stalls at the fair, replied that tourism could be a "bridge for peace" and that he looked forward to the day when all Israelis could visit Iran.

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Faramarz_Fateh

Was it with right or left hand?

by Faramarz_Fateh on Thu Jan 21, 2010 03:58 PM PST

If it was the left hand, its OK.

IRR minister only uses left hand for taharat with aaftabeh. 


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Bavafa

Nothing strange for two despicable regime to shake hand

by Bavafa on Thu Jan 21, 2010 08:29 AM PST

Mehrdad


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Anonymous Observer

They are correct

by Anonymous Observer on Thu Jan 21, 2010 07:32 AM PST

IRI's interactions with Israel are limited to them buying weapons from the "Zionists".  Shaking hands, on the other hand, is a big no no. :-)


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default

Yes indeed

by IranMilitaryForum.net on Thu Jan 21, 2010 07:31 AM PST

don't believe whatever you read in the papers!


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peace45

Iran denies its minister shook hands with Israeli counterpart

by peace45 on Thu Jan 21, 2010 07:25 AM PST

But ofcouse they will deny!!

 

here is the denial report:

//www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/1144246.html

 

I am sure someone can prodcut a video of it!


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