[bsaul]

I think the axis of evil was designated after 9/11 ( world's biggest terrorist act) and both Iran and Iraq rejoiced, after having spread anti-american ideology in their countries and outside for decades, while commiting terrorist actions for decades throughout the world. It didn't come from nowhere.

Now, to answer the question of why is usa being called the great evil by the iranian regime ( and not why you would find it logical) you simply have to listen to their spiritual leaders : they just hate western values, period. They think our sexual and political behaviors makes us close to the devil.

And that, unfortunately, is not going to change anytime soon.

[jballanc]

You need to check your facts. Both Iran's president and supreme leader condemned 9/11 and many Iranians held candlelight vigils for the victims: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reactions_to_the_September_11_...