Despite the high stakes, Arabs largely silent on Iranian election and unrest

CAIRO — Key Arab nations have kept silent about Iran’s political upheaval, possibly reluctant to antagonize the powerful nation that sponsors such militant groups as Hezbollah and Hamas.

Despite the high stakes, Arabs largely silent on Iranian elections and unrest

CAIRO — Key Arab nations have kept silent about Iran’s political upheaval, possibly reluctant to antagonize the powerful nation sponsoring such militant groups as Hezbollah and Hamas. But there are signs the young and reform-minded are inspired by mass protests over the disputed election.