How to Get Invaded, Part 2
the Iranian leadership is stupid, stupid, stupid.

understatement of the year:

Mr. Kharrazi's approach — the stern assertion of Iran's right to pursue its civilian nuclear ambitions, the stated willingness to cooperate and the description of domestic political pressures on the issue — stood in contrast to the more menacing signals sent from Tehran in the last few days.

On Sunday, Iran held a military parade to honor the 23rd anniversary of the start of its war with Iraq and prominently displayed its most modern missile, the Shahab 3, or Shooting Star.

The missile is said to have a range of 810 miles, giving it the capability of reaching Israel, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan and Turkey.