Clear Heads Will Prevail In Iran-US Face-off?

Could this be the political cover Ahmadinejad needs to temper his rhetoric? It seems important people in Iran are critical of the hard line their president has taken. This will allow him the opportunity to rely on good council and soften his stand. Will he take it?

Just weeks ago, the Iranian government's combative approach toward building a nuclear program produced rare public displays of unity here. Now, while the top leaders remain resolute in their course, cracks are opening both inside and outside the circles of power over the issue.

Some people in powerful positions have begun to insist that the confrontational tactics of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad have been backfiring, making it harder instead of easier for Iran to develop a nuclear program.

I've posted many times building a case about Bush's building a case to invade Iran. I've also posted several times about Ahmadinejad's masochistic tendencies to dare Bush to attack.

Perhaps now all-out war can be avoided...for now.

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