Ahmadinejad΄s Christmas message on British TV irks Zionists

Source: IRNA, 26-12-2008

London - President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's message of Christmas to British people has raised the anger of Zionist lobbies here in London.
Under the influence of the Zionist lobbies who expressed concerns about the impacts of Ahmadinejad's message of peace and friendship on the occasion of the birth anniversary of the Jesus Christ, the British government criticised Channel 4's decision to broadcast an alternative Christmas message by President Ahmadinejad.

A Foreign and Commonwealth Office Spokeswoman said on Thursday that the move would cause offence around the world, according to the Guardian newspaper.
"The British media are rightly free to make their own editorial choices, but this invitation will cause offence and amusement not just at home but amongst friendly countries abroad" she claimed.
Channel 4 head of news and current affairs Dorothy Byrne defended President Ahmadinejad's message as "an insight into an alternative world view".

"Channel 4 has devoted more airtime to examining Iran than any other broadcaster and this message continues a long tradition of offering a different perspective on the world around us," she said.
Byrne stressed that "as the leader of one of the most powerful states in the Middle East, President Ahmadinejad's views are enormously influential. As we approach a critical time in international relations, we are offering our viewers an insight into an alternative world view."
The speech was broadcast at 7.15pm (local time).