I certainly hope so!

Iranian president urges full defence for jailed U.S. journalist

They're beginning to recognize that they're on the world stage and that, if push came to shove, they might not win a serious dispute. How can they behave so badly on one hand and then make statements like this? Of course, they could simply be window dressing. The issue may already be decided and the trial may just be a farce.

If this were Cuba there'd be a continued blockade or perhaps even military intervention. Because we get oil from these people, well, behaviour has to be different.

And insulting religious figures being a crime? I'm off to bedlam...