https://pjmedia.com/michaelledeen/2009/08/19/the-mahdi-replies/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 02:28:53 -0400<![CDATA[On July 12, the Iranian news agency ISNA published a letter written by Chief of Staff Hassan Firouzabadi to the Shi’ite Messiah, the Hidden Imam.  He asked for assistance for the regime, defended the brutality of the Basij against peaceful Iranian demonstrators, and laid blame for the disturbances on the West.]]>Wed, 19 Aug 2009 15:08:02 -0400<![CDATA[Michael Ledeen]]>https://pjmedia.com/michael-ledeen/2009/08/19/the-mahdi-replies-n186561