the fact that ban ki-moon went to end when he was there, matthomeini and expressed an --d met homeini and expressed his criticisms took more bravery. i think that was exactly what the secretary general should be doing, going there and confronting and presenting these criticisms instead of staying at home and saying slogans from thousands of miles away. >> i think you have already addressed of this, but how much of the sanctions does this bring iran closer to a decision? >> it is a good question because it goes to the heart of the matter. in order to prevent countries from going in that direction, we have to look at the supply side of things and how can we raise the cost for that and make sure they don't have access to materials but also asked what is causing them to desire such things. to what extent does the threats of war or the level of sanctions change or alter the iranian equation. ? according to intelligence, they have not made a decision but would look it shah's government is doing and the present government is doing similar things. he was seeking to have the option of being ab