ayatollah khameini wanted to appeal to the wider muslim world. he didn't just want to be an iranian leader or shia leader, he wanted to appeal to the wider - he did two things. he challenge the saudis as soldiers of the holy sites, the iranian's often called for joint body to be custodian of holy sites. that drives the saudis crazy. they the right a lot of legitimacy and power and money as well and very lucrative to be custodian of these holy sites. 1979 as part of the preparation, the revolution of iran, ayatollah khameini identified palestinian calls give appeal beyond the borders so that is one of the episodes that begins the book. between khameini and the palestinians, where having been disappointed by the loss in 1967 against the israelis. he is starting to make moves toward american camp and peace with the israelis. who is going to help me now. and young iranian's, militants working - and the palestinian camp, that is how the connection unfolds. khameini identified the palestinian cause, to transcend iran. and to appeal to people. the man w