Iran 's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad known for hostility toward U.S. , Israel . Score: Rumors that he was among the revolutionaries who held hostages at the American Embassy in Tehran from 1979 to 1981 have never been confirmed . 6 Ahmadinejad has defied IAEA over inspections of nuclear facilities . Some voters think less belligerent foreign policy would help economy , writer says .
Iran 's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad known for hostility toward U.S. , Israel . Score: 6 Ahmadinejad has defied IAEA over inspections of nuclear facilities . Some voters think less belligerent foreign policy would help economy , writer says .