I'm getting a lot of mixed messages from Iran's actions. Originally I believed the theory that President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was a religous nutcase who wanted to pick a fight with the west in hopes of bringing the "12th Iman" back to earth. However, if this was the case then why return the British sailors?

It seems now that he was just testing the west to see how they would respond to such a provication. The response: Europe hides under a pillow and refuses to help (big shock there).

Side effect: oil prices shoot up which helps keep Iran weak economy afloat a bit longer. If oil prices drop he is SCREWED. Will he pull stunts like this every 4-6 weeks to keep oil prices up?

So, what is next? He has confirmed no one will stop him (hmmm, Hitler/Poland?) so what's next? Full-scale invasion into Iraq or more little puddle splashes? Is Iran actively planning with Syria/lebanon to attack Israel?

Thoughts anyone?

-Blast