Iranian Leader Demands US Apology

Iran's president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad spoke out against the United States in an address to the western region of Khermenshah. He called for an apology from the United States. "Those who speak of change must apologize to the Iranian people and try to repair their past crimes," he said.

On Monday President Obama talked about the possibility of chance in US policy towards Iran that would be less hostile. In his inauguration speech, however, he said America would only extend a hand if Iran unclenched its fist.

Mr. Ahmadinejad said the United States is guilty of supporting an Iranian coup in 1953 as well as supporting Saddam Hussein in the 1980s. He also criticized the U.S. support of Israel.

Tensions have always been high between the U.S. and Iran, but they have increased since the U.S. has tried to curtail Iran's nuclear program over worry of nuclear weapons. Iran insists the nuclear program is only for energy to be used by civilians.

Mr. Ahmadinejad also said that he hoped George W. Bush was in Hell.