Pravda.Ru special correspondent Daria Aslamova interviewed Middle East expert Taimur Dvidar to discuss such issues as the division of the Muslim world, different forms of Zionism, sauerkraut as an alternative to derivatives, and who really governs the United States.
Q: Mr. Dvidar, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the UAE, Jordan, and Bahrain have opened their airspace to American and Israeli aircraft. Strikes on Iran are being launched from their territories. This looks like a betrayal — Muslims on both sides, and the attack on Iran took place during the holy month of Ramadan.
A: You have intertwined religion and politics. In principle, this is допустимо, but in this situation it is important to understand: this is a long-standing confrontation of political forces, a regional problem with deep roots. Nevertheless, Israel, like its main ally the United States, is waging a religious war — not specifically against Iran, but against Muslims.
There is no religious split in the Muslim world on this matter. Global Zionism has taken on not only a form of impunity, as we have seen in recent decades, but this is obvious to everyone — both Christians and Jews. Sunnis and Shiites represent a long-standing political division over who should become the next caliph after the Prophet's death. Each group has its own rituals, but they do not prevent the practice of a faith of purity and truth. Islam is an Arabic word. Translated into Russian, it means "submission.” Muslims also follow the Ten Commandments given to Abraham by the Almighty, the law of Moses.
We are talking about essence. And the essence is that in the religion of submission there are no intermediaries between believers and the Almighty. You and the Almighty. As in Judaism. The Quran was conveyed through the Prophet Muhammad in a very simple language — anyone can read it without any interpreter.
Q: And yet — the Arab monarchies have abandoned their brothers in faith. Isn't this a betrayal?
A: I will tell you directly: no. And this is not a betrayal. They were never allies. They are opponents. Iran has a political idea of dominating the region. They cannot forgive the fact that the Arabs once defeated them. And religion is layered on top of that. Iran has consistently supplied both Sunni and Shiite groups — arming and financing them against regional rulers. How can you betray someone if you are opponents from the outset? This is simply confrontation.
Q: But the presence of American bases and providing airspace to those who bomb and kill your neighbors — isn't that evil?
A: American bases have been there for decades — since the oil deal in US dollars in 1964, and then in 1975 the whole world switched to dollar settlements for oil. US interests are the economy of the West. The Western economy is built on cheap energy resources from the Gulf countries. Arab sheikhs became wealthy recently — and forgot who is the master of the house. They began trying to rule the region and intervene in conflicts. The Americans reminded them who is in charge. And striking Iran is, of course, costly for the Americans themselves. But for Israel this is a very clear mission: establishing a new world order in the region and globally. Iran must be removed. Iraq was removed earlier — with Saddam. Then Gaddafi. In short, Iran is the last country in the project. The rest of the region has long been loyal to the new idea.
The Project Ends with Iran
Q: What is happening in the region in a global sense? What kind of transformation is this?
A: We are witnessing a transformation of the global political order. Capitalism as a civilization has exhausted itself — it is mired in blood. Everyone saw what happened in Gaza, and the whole world calmly watched as both Christians and Muslims were destroyed — all enemies of the new paradigm. And now the same is happening — including a school for Iranian girls. Civilians are dying, people who have nothing to do with anything. Israel follows this policy, and world politicians boast of their friendship with Netanyahu, thereby supporting everything he has been doing for decades. He wants to go down in history.
All current politicians are very interesting people — all of them are "from God” and all want to enter history through one event or another. One wants to do so by giving blue-eyed Jews from Zhmerynka some kind of homeland. Although they probably have nothing in common with the sons of Israel. It is enough to look at the Holy Scripture.
Q: Does Israel de facto control the United States?
A: I cannot say that Israel controls the United States one hundred percent. But Israel does have a certain influence on the American establishment — especially on Trump and his team. And Israel de facto is already guiding the master — that is, the United States. The region has now been put in its place. It has been shown who is the master of the house. And who will govern on behalf of the master — that is Israel.
Q: Is this the territory from the Nile to the Euphrates?
A: Yes, if we speak in biblical geography — from Egypt to Iraq, according to modern maps. And these royal Arab houses — what awaits them? There are specially trained bearded men in white robes who tell all sorts of fables. There are enough fools willing to listen. But this will not affect the conclusions of the people. The people clearly understand who the enemy is.
Three Types of Zionism
Q: The Soviet Union always said: Zionism is a form of fascism, apartheid. Maybe we should simply call things by their proper names?
A: You are right, and I cannot argue with you — I only support it. But this phrase is now prohibited here. Do you remember the conference in South Africa in 2001? Countries of the world were just agreeing on a declaration that Israeli Zionism is apartheid. And then September 11, 2001 happened. The conference collapsed. I mention this because we already know about Christian Zionism — where Trump, Huckabee, Lindsey Graham*, and that whole group come from.
Q: Do you believe there are different types of Zionism?
A: Of course. At the top is global Zionism. There is Jewish Zionism — it has long been reduced to ashes historically. It was an idea by Europeans to relocate Jews somewhere. The leaders of the movement — not Judaists, but Jews, such as Theodor Herzl, founder of the World Zionist Organization — even had the idea of converting to Christianity and closing the Jewish question in Europe altogether. Believers disagreed with him. As a result, Jewish Zionism settled in Palestine. Since 1948 it has been called Israel. And it is no longer really in play. There is Christian Zionism. And there is global Zionism — something entirely different.
Q: What distinguishes Christian Zionism? As I understand it, its goal is to bring about the apocalypse as quickly as possible.
A: For that, they first need to build the Third Temple in Jerusalem. They place themselves above God — the Almighty must send the Messiah to Earth, but they want to get ahead of God and build the temple in advance. Like a hotel — so that the Messiah can jump down from a cloud and have somewhere to enter. At that moment, some number of Jews will die — estimates range from tens to hundreds of thousands. The rest will convert to Christianity. That is the Second Coming. Everyone is happy, everything is fine on Earth. I am an engineer, not a psychotherapist. But this is their belief. There are many such beliefs.
Q: And global Zionism?
A: It is total control over political circles that make decisions in countries. This group does not propagate — it controls. We see them in Russia, in Egypt, in Saudi Arabia, in the United States — everywhere. They occupy very high positions. They promote the idea that people do not really need education, that thinking is unnecessary. People only need to be given things — and things should be taken from them. That is the whole concept. For some reason, not a single parliament in God-fearing countries, where Abrahamic religions are elevated to state status, has adopted the Ten Commandments as a foundation. Do not kill, do not steal. That does not exist. Yet they all appear so devout.
Q: You say that Jews themselves will become victims of Zionism. How should this be understood?
A: According to the ideology of Christian Zionism, at the coming of the Messiah, Jews must either die or convert to Christianity. That is the whole picture. I try to distinguish between Jews and Judaists. A Jew has a clear meaning — a person of the Jewish faith. Today, Judaists are trying to distance themselves from these so-called new Jews. True Judaists — people of the Book — remain silent. They are wise people. And anti-Semitism and anti-Zionism are completely different things. They have nothing in common.
The Quran Says: Think and Reflect
Q: Why are Muslims in this situation dangerous to the existing world order?
A: Because a Muslim who reads the Quran encounters a clear instruction: think, reflect, reason, arrive at conclusions yourself. No interpreter is needed in between. These people think independently. They determine their own priorities. They stand for justice above all — that is the most important thing for them. In Islam, it is permitted to remove a ruler if he is unjust. He is not sent by anyone, not appointed by any god. No one believes in such rituals, even though they are imposed. And wars are happening everywhere. The idea of war is packaged in any wrapping — and it is sold and bought. Nothing new in mass control. But Muslims who read the Quran — they think for themselves.
Q: Is there a common economic doctrine in the Abrahamic religions?
A: Yes, and it is very clear. Do not lend at interest. Do not trade in non-existent goods. Currency must have real value — in gold, grain, oil. Even in sauerkraut — how many barrels you have. Producer, trader, consumer. Three links. That is all. No derivatives. No futures — pricing grain six months ahead. No stock exchange — well, there is one, but only for trading already existing assets. If you want to enter a business — buy part of real assets, not shares. Become a stakeholder, receive profit. That is business, and it is not forbidden. This is what the Almighty gave in the Torah, the Gospel, and the Quran. And it is not being followed. The petrodollar — derivatives, exchanges, futures, stocks. A myth. Artificial intelligence — people are pouring money in expecting profit. Let them spit on their computer screens — but wait, time is passing, you will be surprised by what happens.
Humanity at a Crossroads?
A: Yes. And at this crossroads we will all suffer — unfortunately. Some will die, some will struggle, some will grow rich — the unscrupulous ones. The situation is dire. Transitional periods in civilization have never been without bloodshed. There will be no end of times. The power of the new global hegemon is everywhere, even in Iran. Proof of this is the killing of the Iranian elite. They have penetrated everywhere, they control everything. They intimidate ordinary citizens — from unemployment to digital money. I admit honestly: I do not know how this will end. I have neither a forecast nor a solution. Because everything has gone too far. Where we will end up depends only on ourselves. I do not call for anything. I only call to think and reflect.
Not a Single Country Has Stood Up for Iran
Q: Not a single head of state, not a single parliament has truly stood up for Iran — as a state, as a country, as a people. Not a single country in the world. Diplomatic statements? It's like sitting in the kitchen in the evening saying: tomorrow we'll beat up the neighbor. And in the morning we politely ask him not to park near the entrance. In the kitchen we are full of determination. But the neighbor is a big man and a boxing champion. This is not about Iran, Israel, or America. This is about the region. The region has been shown who is the master of the house.
Iran has never attacked Israel. Never threatened first. Current Israeli rabbis claim they are fighting Gog and Magog. Iran is Gog. And Magog — who is that, Russia? Apparently, yes. But Iran is a country where Jews, Christians, and Sunnis live. These are wise people. As for prophecies — Muslims know from the Quran that Arabs themselves may not remain after the outcome of the war. Arabs themselves. But not Muslims.
Q: Is Israel already threatening Russia directly?
A: Yes. Recently, a woman with a Ukrainian accent, a representative of the Israeli army, openly threatened the Russian leadership: if you are not with us, we will treat you the same way as the Iranians. This says one thing: these people have no brakes at all.
From the Nile to the Euphrates everything will burn. Someone must stop the evil. Think and reflect.
*Included in the Russian Federation list of terrorists and extremists.
