The complicated politics of Iran

Here's an interesting AP piece that paints an increasingly complex relationship between the Iraqi government and Iran. Iran wants less US influence, but the current Iraqi government needs the US support to maintain their grip on power.

Also, the US refuses even the idea of security guarantees to Iran. (So, we won't promise not to attack them, but insist that they give up their nuclear program making them more vulnerable to attack....)

(All while Bush is in Israel threatening Iran.)