Reply #2: On BBC radio I heard an interesting analysis of this man

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The Iranian expert call him an opportunist who uses religion no differently than Bush. When he needs to, he appears pius and religious, and when duty calls, he makes decisions totally not supported by te Koran, but necessary to maintain his power.

It is no surprise that he, Sharon and Bush were all in power at the same time - they were triples, whores of convenience, liars and professional dissemblers.
It is also no surprise that many Iranians are viewing him (secretly) with the same disdain and mistrust that Israelis viewed Sharon and that the whole world views Bush.