Iranian paranoia

A reminder of how deep the anti-Israel paranoia runs in Iranian political culture and media — an editorial in Tehran Times bemoaning an internal leadership conflict concludes:

Undoubtedly, the resentful enemies of Iran, particularly the destructive and racist Zionist regime, are delighted by the current disagreement between governmental officials, small as it might be. They intend to take advantage of the current circumstances and damage the reputation of the Islamic Republic through further mischief.

(Hat tip: Joe Schick)