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Born at the Crest of the Empire

Friday, March 20, 2009

Obama addresses Iran

Obama released a "choose a fresh start" videotape through the media to Iran. (Also BBC) In the coverage of this, remember that this may be a play to influence the upcoming Iranian elections.

Without the oppositional enemy, Ahmadinejad is not nearly as strong.

2 Comments:

  • So are 'all options still on the table'? People in Iran are wondering.

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 1:43 PM  

  • I think that's what he's trying to soften.

    Later, after this article was written, the Israelis offered a much more tepid version of the same "new beginnings" language.

    By Blogger mikevotes, at 2:38 PM  

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