How Does the World View Iran:
According to World Public Opinion, a new BBC World Service poll surveying 33 countries indicates that Iran engenders the most negative reactions. Of course, the survey also reveals that America is next up the ladder, meaning that people in the other countries see the US as a fairly substantial negative influence in the world, followed closely by Russia. On the other hand, Europe and Japan are viewed as highly positive influencers.
Members of the House Armed Services Committee say the AIM-260 Joint Advanced Tactical Missile program has been set back three months due to the ongoing government shutdown. The comment is noteworthy because the JATM's status has been kept tightly under wraps.
