...more should be done to encourage moderate groups and citizens in Iran (and there are actually quite a few) financially and otherwise, pressuring their government from within.

It'd certainly be better than trying to duke it out. Of course it'd still be seen by many as "meddling," which is basically what it would be...but if we're open and honest about our goals and methods, and resist the urge to go "all cloak and dagger," maybe we could keep the resentment down to a dull roar.

I glad we're heading into an election year, though, because I don't think the current admin is capable of dealing with Iran in a way that won't end in disaster.