BALL ROLLED

The Iranian government isn't happy about the pressure it's getting from the west over its nuclear program, so it has lashed out at the US:

"The United States has the power to cause harm and pain," Iran said a statement meant for delivery at the International Atomic Energy Agency's 35-nation board meeting in Vienna on Iran's refusal to freeze uranium enrichment.

"But the United States is also susceptible to harm and pain. So if that is the path that the U.S. wishes to choose, let the ball roll."

That sort of sounds like a threat.