Iran and its Credibility

Iran refuses to budge on nuclear plan. 'The European Union's foreign policy chief said Friday he was "disappointed" by the latest talks with Iran over the nation's nuclear program, a failure that could result in more sanctions for the Middle Eastern nation.' (CNN)

It is sheer madness to expect Iran to climb down on the nuclear issue. They wont. It goes to the core of their national self esteem - their credibility. It is why countries hang on in crazy situations. It is why the US holds on now in Iraq and why it held on so long in Vietnam and the USSR held on so long in Afghanistan.