U.S. Grants Visa to Iran's Khatami; Speaks at National Cathedral TODAY.

[The Cleaner]

:wtf:

I guess if you are a terrorist speaking out against the Great Satan (the US) and inciting violence in your own country it's an invitation for a visa to speak at various U.S. venues?

Protests against Khatami US visa

The US government has been criticised for granting a visa to former Iranian President Mohammad Khatami. Some US politicians and a Jewish rights group have protested against the move, saying they consider Iran a threat to the country....

The US granted the visa on Tuesday despite a looming showdown at the United Nations over Iran's nuclear programme.

Opposition

Mr Khatami is to give a speech at Washington's National Cathedral on Thursday 7 September on the role that Islam, Judaism and Christianity can play in shaping peace. He will also attend a conference at the UN on promoting dialogue.

The leader of the Middle East sub-committee of the House of Representatives is among those in the US opposed to Mr Khatami's visit. "It is mystifying that we should roll out the red carpet to a person who has incited violence against civilians and who has expressed incendiary rhetoric against the United States and our allies," said Ileana Ros-Lehtinen.

Source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/5301342.stm