What started as a mission of grand adventure and friendship between Americans and Iranians has become bizarrely political. From the very start of the run, journalists were asking, "So, you're running to support a nuclear Iran?" Shortly afterwards, Tyler and Bob were draped in sashes that proclaimed, " I support Naclear Enerjy." 7 days of fun running came to a diplomatic standstill in Qazvin, when our heroes said, for umteenth time, "Wait, this run is a cultural exchange not a nuclear promo..."

Now the fate of I RAN IRAN lies in the hands of the foriegn ministry and, perhaps, even the clergy.  Impressive, sure, when you can create an ulcer-worthy event for scores of government officials, but all Tyler and Bob want to do is run from one end of the country to another.  Is that so bad?  Apparently, in these immensely contentious times, it is.

Up to this point, they've been treated royally, with police and ambulance escorts, local running groups to set the pace,  and huge welcoming party in Qazvin--so welcoming that they picked them up and drove them 40K to make it on time.

But that's where the fun ended, and our heroes were forced, once again, to confront the bureaucratic madness they faced for the first few weeks of the adventure.   Will the run continue?   We'll keep you posted.