• Examine the Bush administration's attitudes towards Iran and the possible consequences.
• How did Iran go from world power to possible terrorist state?
• US officials discuss the problems with negotiation with Iran, a religion-based government.

How serious a threat does Iran pose to the United States? The cry "Death to America" has been uttered by Iranian politicians. Is that call being taken to heart in the halls of the Iranian political structure? Are they creating a nuclear stockpile with aims of attacking America?

Scholars and government officials examine the history of Iran and particularly its relationship with America. Bordered by Afghanistan and Iraq, Iran is in the hotbed of Middle Eastern political turmoil. Once a military superpower, Iran's strength wained in the late 20th century. Does their resurgence spell trouble for the US? How is the Bush administration responding to their growth? Does Iran view America as an enemy?

Delve into the theocratic structure of Iranian politics. How does their religion-based government contrast with America's, and how does that make for difficult negotiations? See how the US is responding to a possible threat in a post-9/11 society. Will Iran be dealt with as a terrorist state or an emerging superpower?