Iran's second revolution

An interesting article by Amir Taheri on the Australian:

Ahmadinejad's victory reveals the true face of the Islamic Republic as a regional power with its own world vision that challenges the so-called "global consensus". It reminds the world that the mini-Cold War that started between the Islamic Republic and the West, notably the US, is far from over.

However, although Khamenei seems to have consolidated his power by installing Ahmadinejad as president, he may have started something he will not be able to control and of which he could become hostage.