Iranians Said to Balk at Role in Lebanon

from National Public Radio

Internationally, there is speculation that Iranian support for Hezbollah is working both to distract from criticism of the country's nuclear capacity, and to flex Iranian muscle in the region. But according to New York Times reporter Nazila Fathi, the Iranian public would rather their government stay out of the war. Fathi tells Melissa Block that fears of a widespread conflict are growing in Tehran.

Broadcast Dates

• All Things Considered, July 19, 2006