[andyl]

'And they only weapon they have for keeping people in iran busy and afraid of any kind of protest, is "imaginary" enemy.'

Similar dynamic at work here in the USA, with political leaders stoking the fears of terror, then providing authoritarian 'solutions' like the Patriot Act.

Also relevant: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Power_of_Nightmares

[nimrody]

“The people can always be brought to the bidding of their leaders. All you have to do is tell them that they are in danger of being attacked and denounce the pacifists for lack of patriotism and exposing the country to danger.” Hermann Goering