Iranian president backs Iraqi democracy (condemned U.S. presence)

[sabra]

http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/news/12713483.htm

Iranian president backs Iraqi democracy

Associated Press

TEHRAN, Iran - Iran's president Thursday condemned the U.S. military presence in Iraq, saying it has fueled the insurgency there, but he expressed support for the new Iraqi government's drive toward democracy and stability.

Speaking before a military parade to mark the beginning of the 1980-88 Iran-Iraq War, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad reiterated the standard Iranian warning against anyone who would dare attack.

"Our enemies understand that we are very serious in defending our security," Ahmadinejad said.

He did not name any country, but Iran typically refers to the United States and Israel as enemies.

[daninthemoon]

1. I wonder if our beligerent occupation in Iraq doesn't really shore

up Iranian support for their government, which I believe was getting a bit shaky before OilWar II. Our troops being in Iran may be strengthening their position, you know "unite not divide?"