I used to think that Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was crazy like a fox, acting unstable to get what he wants from the West. Well, after reading this article now I think he's just plain nuts. If saying Iran is the "number one power in the world" isn't delusional, then I better go get a dictionary.
I wonder what average Iranians think about these speeches and if they connect his words and actions to the new round of UN sanctions that are going to be enforced. I really don't know how much exposure Iranians have to the rest of the world these days or if they just consider their loony leader as the Persian equivalent of George Bush - another guy in power that does things his own way.
Iran is not a number one power by any stretch, but I don't think they are a pushover either. It is the home of a proud and ancient people that are fully aware of the Old World concept of saving face. If the US ever decided to invade Iran they would quickly see the differences between there and Iraq, including a people that would not tolerate an occupation - no matter how much they like the West.
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