As an Australian who firmly supports the American-led war on terror, it is a great relief to find Michael Rubin telling the world the truth about the so-called moderate Iranian leader Mohammad Khatami ["One of the Most Destructive Myths of American Foreign Policy," Thursday, July 25].

Mr. Khatami's appeal to Iranians that "If we abide by the Koran, all of us should mobilize to kill," in his October 2000 televised address was an eye-opener. It is like finding out what Yasser Arafat says in Arabic instead of what he says in English.

There would be a lot more support for an effective military campaign -- and the war would be a lot shorter -- if this kind of revealing statement were published more commonly. Congratulations to the Sun for letting us know where Khatami stands.

Tom Minchin
Melbourne, Australia