Foolestroupe, Iran has in its Constitution the theory, invented by Khomeiny, of the so called "Velayat-e faqih", and that makes Iran without any doubt a theocracy. If you think that Isarel and Iran are both theocracies, I think you can't make distinctions. But making distinctions is the heart of discussing an issue. It is important to note similitudes, but the most important thing is to make distinctions. Terms can't be used as insults, we must respect their story and meaning.