Iran says it’s hopeful on Hagel nomination

Associated Press ^ | Jan 8, 2013 3:33 AM EST

[Olog-hai]

Iran’s Foreign Ministry says it is hopeful the appointment of former Nebraska Republican Sen. Chuck Hagel to lead the Pentagon would improve relations between Tehran and the U.S. …

Hagel was nominated Monday and faces tough confirmation hearings. Critics have said he is hostile toward Israel and soft on Iran. …

[Olog-hai]

In the normal world, such an endorsement would have been the kiss of death for that nomination.

[Venturer]

If Iran wants Hagel we know he is the right guy for Obama’s Muslim plans.

[BenLurkin]

Kind of speaks for itself.

[Lazamataz]

Critics have said he is hostile toward Israel and soft on Iran.

Figures that Obama wants to appoint another Istael-hater.

There ought to be a law: No muslim lawmakers, ever.