Jamsheed K. Choksy : ; Cyrus the Great , who founded the first Persian Empire in the sixth century B.C . The uncertain situation of the Iranian hikers reflects Iran itself . He says President Mahoud Ahamadinejad is locked in struggle with Iran . Iran 's president is challenging the idea of Islamic theocracy , he says .
Jamsheed K. Choksy : The uncertain situation of the Iranian hikers reflects Iran itself . He says President Mahoud Ahamadinejad is locked in struggle with Iran . Iran 's president is challenging the idea of Islamic theocracy , he says .