Next Axis of Evil Target: Iran

My response to The Scot's comment in the last post seems to have been channeling this article. The administration is clearly preparing the press and the country for the next conflict: Iran.

"You look around the world at potential trouble spots, Iran is right at the top of the list," Vice President Dick Cheney said.

and

Rice listed Iran among six "outposts of tyranny."

How much of this media play is targeted to (1) the Iranian regime, to make it clear we're serious and give us a diplomatic advantage? (2) Iranian dissidents, to encourage them to foment revolution? (3) the American people, to prepare us for possible open conflict? I don't know. - served up by Doctor Bean @ 1:05 PM