Congratulations from the Islamic Republic

World | Thu, Nov 6, 2008 at 10:18:27 am PST

Associated Press writer Nasser Karimi (who, by sheer coincidence, happens to live in Tehran), is happy to report: Iran leader offers Obama landmark congratulations.

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Thursday congratulated Barack Obama on his election win — the first time an Iranian leader has offered such wishes to a U.S. president-elect since the 1979 Islamic Revolution.

Ahmadinejad sent a message to Obama in which he congratulated the Democrat on “attracting the majority of voters in the election.”

In the message, Ahmadinejad also said he hopes Obama will “use the opportunity to serve the (American) people and leave a good name for history” during his term in office.

Change!