Life Iran Wasn't Exactly a Bed of Roses Under Khatami

Former Iranian President Mohammed Khatami says that human rights have not deteriorated under his successor, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. That's probably true. How much worse could things get?

Former Iranian President Mohammed Khatami yesterday defended his country's nuclear program and rejected suggestions that freedom and human rights in Iran had deteriorated under his hard-line successor Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.

He also says that Iran should be free to pursue nukes. Of course, he has to say that, if he wishes to keep his head on his shoulders.