So says CNN reporter Ameesh Raman. Key quote:

Iran wants to be the Middle East's superpower, to balance the influence of the United States. And Tehran is eager to solidify its influence. Iran is offering extensive financial support to rebuild Lebanon, across-the-board support for Iraq's government, and Ahmadinejad is emerging as the defining voice for disenfranchised Muslims.

I have Iranian friends, and they're great, very friendly people. They call themselves Persian. But while I respect and admire Persians, I have zero respect for an Iranian govt who's premises include wiping Isreal off the face of the map and supporting people who wish to destroy America. Their govt allowed the storming of our embassey and the kidnapping of Americans, they are actively pursuing nuclear weapons, they are trying to destabilize Iraq to make it it's puppet. Not to mention they completely subsidize Hezbollah and are as responsible for the recent Lebanon conflict as Hezbollah. So, I strongly disagree with this reporter who deems Iran a wonderful place. Yes thats true, but until they stop trying to kill us, i'll treat Iran as hostile.