* “Rouhani is a wolf in sheep’s clothing. Ahmadinejad was a wolf in wolf’s clothing.”

* “Rouhani is perceived widely in the White House and in the Western media as a moderate. But he is certainly not. He was part of the inner circle of the Ayatollah Khomeini. He has been a long-time member of the inner circle of the pro-terrorism, pro-Radical Islam leader of Iran, the Ayatollah Khamenei.”

* “But perhaps the man who knew Rouhani best was his eldest son who committed suicide a number of years ago, and this is what he said in his suicide note: “I hate your government, your lies, your corruption, your religion, your double acts and your hypocrisy….I am ashamed to live in such environment where I’m forced to lie to my friends each day, telling them that my father isn’t part of all of this. Telling them my father loves this nation, whereas I believe this to be not true. It makes me sick seeing you, my father, kiss the hand of Khamenei.”

You can watch the full video of the interview by going to the blog.

Today, I’ll be on the Sean Hannity radio show at 3:30pm eastern today to discuss more about Rouhani, Iran, Israel & the scenario I laid out in "Damascus Countdown." Congressman Louie Gohmert is guest-hosting. Please join us if you can.

Other important stories on the blog right now include:

* Detailed analysis: Rouhani officially sworn in as Iran’s new president amidst calls by Shia leaders to destroy Israel. Obama resisting House & Senate moves to get tougher with Iran.

* Senior U.S. Official: Intercepted Al Qaeda Communications Indicate Planned Attack ‘Big,’ ‘Strategically Significant,’ reports ABC News

* Five critical questions we need to ask during the Mideast peace process.

* Abbas vows: There will be no Israelis in Palestine.

* As Mideast peace talks begin, Kerry says he is pushing for final deal in 9 months.

* Mideast peace talks to begin this week. But why did Israel approve release of 104 terrorists?
 
 
JOEL ROSEBERG