[In an interesting twist of irony, this will actually be a true headline in the near future. Iran will become the leading mideast nation to begin a time of peace with Israel. But, for now, it's just wishful thinking.]

APRIL 17, 2008

Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, the Iranian president, has proclaimed that his country is the "most powerful and independent nation" on earth, at a military parade marking Army Day.

Ehud Olmert, Israel's prime minister, however, was quick to contradict Ahmadinejad's comments made on Thursday, saying "Iran will never become a nuclear power".