He killed the real cleric and then declared himself as one after Sadamned's rule fell. The Shites were being starved and murdered by Sadamned. "Some" are supportive of our efforts in their country, but you only hear about the trouble makers in the news. Have you heard the story about the young teenager who went around pointing out where the 'bad guys' were in Najif? Iran is hoping to use the fanatics to prevent a democratic gov from being established. They need a stern talking too. If those 2 planes that went down in Russia turn out to be acts of terrorism, maybe they will join the efforts and stop trying to profit from selling tech to a Fundamentalist regime.
>I wonder where this religious fanatic was hiding when the dictator was in power. Doesn't it seem like he developed his power.... overnite?<
