Bush: US will show Iran who rules

The US claims Iraq success will send a 'clear message' to Iran that it cannot have its way with other countries in the Middle East.

“The reason why it's ... important to be successful in Iraq, is because, one, we want to help establish a democracy in the heart of the Middle East, the most volatile region of the world," President George W. Bush said at a White House news conference with visiting Australian Premier Kevin Rudd.

"Two, we want to send a clear message to Iran that they're not going to be able to have their way with nations in the Middle East,” he continued.

Earlier, Iran advised the Bush Administration to stop blaming other nations for its wrongdoings in Iraq."The US is exhibiting clear signs of projection bias and President Bush's recent remarks show he is desperate to run away from the reality of the grim situation in Iraq," Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Mohammad-Ali Hosseini said Friday. Press TV