do u think that iran's governer is a dall in other unknown hands?
437209
...Iran has a "governer"?
147997
This is actually to rebuke what v_aaragorn  has said. He is looking for sources on the questioners question. I have a few listed here. These all document the threat that Iran is to the US and to the free world\nhttp://www.washingtoninstitute.org/templateC05.php?CID=1705\nhttp://www.boston.com/news/globe/editorial_opinion/editorials/articles/2005/10/29/irans_threat/\nhttp://www.iran-press-service.com/ips/articles-2004/august/shamkhami_threats_19804.shtml\n\nHere is a link detailing some of the illegal tactics of the Iranian Gov. against it's people who are not Muslim.\nhttp://www.sullivan-county.com/id3/bahai_educators.htm\n\nAlso from reading the comments from the poster it is very obvious that this person is not Iranian or in Iran at this time. I actually have a gentlemen sitting next to me who is a political refugee in this country from Iran because he is not Muslim, he is Bahi. He and his escaped Iran so that they wouldn't be arrested/beaten for there religious beliefs.
473315
IF THAT WAS THE CASE YOU OR I WOULD NOT BE SITTING HERE ASKING OR ANSWERING QUESTION'S\nPEOPLE WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO QUESTION THEIR LEADER'S. HA YOU THINK BUSH IS YOU AINT SEEN NOTHING.\nIN THE WEST IF YOU DONT PAY YOUR TAX YOU GET SENT TO JAIL.\nIF IRAN/IRAQ WERE IN CHARGE YOU WOULD THANK ALLAH FOR GOING TO JAIL.\nITS JUST MY OPINION. \nI AM FROM THE UK.
1002203
Some dodgy defending and mis-understanding between goalkeeper and defender!\nThat was Iran's 'secret weapon'.
331415
I might be wrong but he is Iran religious leader.
983690
Qaddafi learned to be rational after seeing Saddam pulled out of that hole.\n\nThe psycho Mullahs in Iran will be overthrown by the Iranian people, and though Bin Laden has been rendered combat ineffective--justice or a J-DAM will find him
433888
Well, unless you have already made up your mind that its a plot of the "Capitalists and Jews".... Here is whats happening and the information is there should you wish to prove what I say is correct.\n\nWe, meaning anyone who doesn't as the Islamists put it "accept the Prophet" are VERY close to a "holy war" with Islam, at least the radical militant sects.  If you wish to research it, the militant Islamists such as the Wahabbists don't try to hide the fact that their goal is to re-institute the Islamic Caliphate rule over the civilized world which means they will have to destroy the Western idea of society and personal freedom such as choice of worship.  The fact that they will have to destroy hundreds of thousands, more like millions of lives is of no concequence since we are "infidels" and don't count and any of their guys that are killed are instant martyrs.\n\nPLEASE keep that fact in mind when you consider the scenario of a nuke in the hands of the ruling Mullas in Iran and that the present president of Iran is one of these extremists. Scare you?  It does me.\n\nAnyhoo... They don't mind telling anyone that "Islam is the answer" and the only way to bliss and happiness on earth is for Islamic law to be the ONLY law, anywhere.  Try this for a nightmare.... The Taliban on methamphetimines, in total control of everything, everywhere, my town, your town.  Be advised... their interpretation of the Islamic law does NOT tolerate ANY deviation from what the Mullas and Clerics say it is, they ARE the law and can change it to suit their purpose at anytime if you cross them in any way.\n\nWar, yes,  very near to it but not because of the predident or the jews or even cartoons of the prophet in some Danish newspaper.  It's because of some bearded old crack heads sucking on their hooka pipes with their turbans wrapped to tight sitting in their Madrass schools warping the minds of little Muslim boys and interpreting the Koran to suit their own delusions of grandure.  Hope that helps.
762652
Iran is basically a weak country militarily speaking. But it could be a major pain in the ass handled wrong. Their military is basically jury rigged. But it is better than anytime since the Shah's fall. And they are the worlds number one supporter of terrorism. So take your pick. Power is half might, and half strategy.
387302
i do not feel that Iran are looking for allies, their president is getting his people behind him by playing games with america (and the rest of the world) to enhance his hatred for the west. He is a very clever man.
424832
The people of Iran are for the most part very similar to those in the U.S. Over the last decade, there have been countless pro-democracy rallies held and up until the most recent presidential elections, these were for the most part encouraged and allowed. The real problem comes from the most recent President and the clerical leadership. As a political science enthusiast, I feel as if I am have enough knowledge on the subject to state my opinion which is that Iran cannot be allowed to obtain nuclear weapons for two main reasons. The first is that the middle-east is currently in a deadlock due to Pakistan, India and Israel. The concept of a nuclear Iran throws this entire balance out of whack and as a result cannot be tolerated. The second and unfortunately the more important issue is oil. Although the U.S. no longer purchases oil from Iran, many countries still do, in particular China. Due to recent fall in the U.S. status as a the sole hegemony, I cannot imagine the fluctuations and the potential leverage that Iran could place on the oil markets if they were able to obtain nuclear weapons. I know that this is a material and shallow reasoning, but unfortunately it is the truth and as a result the U.S. cannot risk the potential constraints and inflation that this would cause on the world markets. The world is more globalized than ever, and each country fits into the puzzle in their own unique way and although it may be fair that Iran gets to have nuclear power (which we are willing to allow as long as it is enriched in Russia) I cannot imagine any responsible elected official allowing this scenario to unfold (regardless of political parties). I hope this was helpful and I invite further discourse and criticisms to my opinions. Thank You.
808128
As an Iranian, I should say you "Ahmadi Nejad"s speeches and letters are a bunch of his strange ideas, not all of the Iranian ideas.\n\nHere we don't concern to his strange speeches. I suggest you don't worry about Iran's activities in base on "Ahmadi Nejad" speeches and letters ;)\n\nIran and US had some dialogs but some US policies like invading to Iraq and Afghanistan and occupying those countries made this situation worse.\n\nIran's government is worry about US policy and its goals, so someone like "Ahmadi Nejad" succeeded in last presidency election.
325518
Yes, I know of it..Sure, anything is possible. We know the governemnt doesnt tell us the truth.
100930
I don't think anyone really knows for sure that is their intent.  But best guess and what everyone knows about the government would be that is probably their intent, yes.  All signs seem to be pointing that way.
131126
No, he's just clueless. The question is are the people that are really running the country just as clueless or is it just a matter of hidden motives?
599433
Wow, kucitizenx! You aren't really that naive, are you? When has Iran EVER told the truth in the past? I'm happy to have a president that doesn't sell nuclear secrets to people who hate America, like the last president we had.\n\nAs to the actual question posed, I don't think there is a true diplomatic solution. They talk, they don't talk, they argue until they're blue in the face, but nobody ever resolves things. The people who talk aren't the ones who suffer. Diplomatic is just another word for aristocratic, isn't it?
1068797
is there an iranian guy???!!!
491236
Yeah, but they all say that!! I would hope that we learned our lesson from the mess in Iraq about capriously taking things into our own hands. First off, I believe that Iran is all talk- similiar to that of North Korea, so I think it would be smart to continue diplomacy and get the backing of the world if/when that fails. Rushing in without world support will only lead to more problems.