No, not its nuclear program, nor its calls for Israel's politicide nor its extreme anti-Zionism and virtual antisemitism.
Not even the opinions of Roger Cohen. (here and here, for example).
No.
What's absurd is the trial of Roxana Saberi, a journalist.
Oh, I have full sympathy for the young lady despite her working without a press license. And not because that's a real crime but knowing Iran, Ms. Saberi was taking a risk, especially after being accused of imagined (?) crimes.
But, towards the end of its editorial, the New York Times finally lets logic and rationality creep in despite Roger Cohen's columns recently:
[the US & Iran] have many difficult areas of disagreement, starting with Iran’s nuclear ambitions. Tehran has often demanded that Washington not interfere in its internal affairs. By using Ms. Saberi and many of its own citizens as political pawns, Iran is ensuring that its shockingly poor human rights record will remain a contentious issue between the two countries and make finding rapprochement even harder.
Ah, so there is a problem with Iran and atomic weapons of mass destruction?
Well, if one person merited such a strongly-worded editorial, perhaps the NYT will either muzzle Cohen or start being sympathetic to Israel's security needs.
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