Georgia makes deals with Iran
From Eurasianet:
Georgian and Iranian officials announced a flurry of initiatives in mid-May. Aside from the cancellation of visa requirements for Iranian citizens traveling to Georgia, Tehran has offered investment in a hydropower plant and electricity imports; Tbilisi is also seeking wind-power cooperation. The proposals are currently under discussion with Georgian Prime Minister Nika Gilauri. In addition, Tbilisi extended an invitation to Washingtonâ??s bête noire, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, to visit Georgia. Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki may visit Georgia in June to work out specifics of the new cooperation framework.
There's a considerable overlap between people who believe the U.S. should take a tougher line with Russia for the sake of Georgia, and those who think the U.S. should be taking a tougher line with Iran. I wonder if this news will occasion a reassessment of one of those two positions. (Just kidding, it won't.)
