I think it would be safe to conclude that Abdullah’s reading list would be entirely judenfrei.

Abdullah is also a self-proclaimed expert on contemporary former Soviet Central Asian affairs, it seems. So we need to be careful, we are in the presence of a giant of modern historical research.

My major source is Mark J. Gasioriowski. I have also used his book co-edited by Malcolm Byrne. These are leading scholars on the subject of the coup. I have no idea if they are Zionist or anti-Zionist. What makes you so sure they are Zionist?

You will note that other sources I have used include Nikki Keddie and Homa Katouzian. These authors are world renowned for their work on Iran. Yet again I have no idea what their opinions are on Israel. I used their books as they are highly regarded by those at Oxford University who specialise in Iran.

I have used Stephen Kinzer’s book as a source for factual information. While I am no fan of some of his conclusions, the preface to the 2008 edition of his book that I have used is fifteen pages long and is entitled “The Folly of Attacking Iran.” I do not know what his opinions are on Israel, but he presents a highly critical view of the consequences of the actions of the CIA in 1953 in Iran.

If you are so opposed to the sources that I have used for this article, what sources would you suggest?

I continue to be very impressed both by Michael’s commitment to a careful, erudite enquiry of events, together with his equal commitment to balance and a recognition of the complexity of things in making judgements.

This is a really fine piece of work and a great contribution to a better understanding of the modern history of Iran.

Many thanks, Michael.

Hahaha- a zionist quoting exclusively zionist sources is commited to balance.
Well what do we expect from Abu “Front Page magazine” Faris?

Thank you very much indeed for your kind comment.

This is a really fine piece of work and a great contribution to a better understanding of the modern history of Iran.

Many thanks, Michael.