IRAN DEFIANT ON DAY OF DEADLINE

Ahmadinejad insisted “The Iranian nation will not accept for one moment any bullying, invasion and violation of its rights." (ABC News) And while the U.S. suspects Iran is five to eight years away from building a nuclear bomb, “they suspect it underestimates Iran's determination to build a bomb as quickly as possible.” (Washington Times) From Time Magazine: He has made nuclear power an issue of national pride, and so far, his position that the U.S. "can't do a thing" is proving true. It's a dangerous gamble, though, because it may force America to flex its military muscle to prove him wrong. (Time)