On the bright side, it only says "dozens" of people were involved. Hopefully, the majority of Iranians won't demonstrate this kind of unthinking opposition to the US if President Obama follows through on his proposals to open talks with Iram.

Ben, Lincoln, USA

He has not even been sworn in yet! Barack Obama or not...will there ever be peace in the middle east??

selby, D.C.,

Obama's silence on the Gaza civilian tragedy has already undermined his pledge to present a new face for America, and renewed relations with the Arab world. I support Obama, but I'm disappointed.

Christine, Atlanta, USA

They don't even know who the President of America is at this time. It is so sad. How can a President of any country respect Iran under this act?

Brown, Los Angeles, USA

Obama isn't even the President yet. Give the guy some slack.

Chris, Seattle, USA

Ahh, that's not good is it? Thought they would be loving him, as well. Guess there's no pleasing some people. Chin up Barack.

James, London,

may sombody want to start again us and iran dislikeness but obama has time to show for justice and good behavoir with other nations which bush never did . we waiting obama

mary , teh, iran

i like how they're always mad about the US "getting involved" with matters in other countries, but now they're angry because we're not "doing enought". . . ? makes perfect sense! in reality, i'm glad we're not- israel has every right to defend their country.

Amanda, Lakewood, USA

I don't think it's right for them to burn Obama's picture, because he is not the commader in chief yet and there is nothing he can do about a conflict that has been for century. He can not fix the mess that Bush left him at home, for him to start abroad as yet. He is a very smart person,Salim.NY

Salim, Manhattan, USA

President-elect Obama said he was willing to meet with Iran's President during the presidential campaign and he was widely assailed by many Americans. If the protest was state-sanctioned, then Mr. Obama must rethink his idea to talk to Iran at this time. He is our best hope for peace in region.

Alg, San Francisco Bay Area, USA

I thought they wanted the United States to stay out of mid-east politics. Well they got what they wanted.

Jason Andrews, Crystal Lake, United States

US and Israel a serious threat to world peace!!!!!! You could have fooled me. I thought it was terrorists, Hitler (formerly). and Iran, who said Israel must be obliterated? Israel is a nation. They have every right to remain a nation.
Iran wants to eliminate them.
You thinks that's ok?

Bonnie, Andrews , USA

Hey Kevin,

The US and Israel have been starting all the wars? I think YOU have been sleeping. Hamas has lobbed thousands of missiles into Israel for the last three years. What should Israel do, negotiate yet another cease-fire that doesn't work, or just simply tolerate these attacks? Wake up Kevin.

Peter Nelson, Hampden, ME

To Kevin,

You've been sleeping thru the decades, huh? Look, who's been sending rockets to Israel? In December, 2008 the Hamas were warned to stop their sporadic bombings of Israel but they continued on assuming themselves strong enough.It's the stupid hamas that should be warned.

Murad, Darwin, Australia

I know from a first hand source that most Iranians hate their President Ahmadinejad and most of these protests are staged by the Government. My fiancee currently lives in Iran and she insisted on me sending her an Obama tshirt. Most Persians resent the Islamic rule of Iran and want change.

T Hamilton, Reedsburg, USA

Israel needs to be stopped--and the US needs to take action to repress the brutality being exercised by Israel.

Ella Newman, Baltimore, United States

Seems that, for a change of pace, the Iranians have chosen to be ahead of the times rather than their usual position behind the times; they're directing their hissyfit toward a man who, given that he is neither Senator anymore nor President yet, has little current influence over U.S. policy.

HG, Charlevoix,

His comment is not naive, Kevin. Iran may have had a place in encouraging or initiating these events. Anti-west attitudes often prevail in the Middle East, and Iran has a vested interest in galvanizing their population to organize and cooperate, to lessen more violent forms of unrest or protest.

Benjamin Ostrow, Huntington Woods, Michigan, United States

Hopefully, these images will be 'burned' into his memory when/if he decides to ever 'sit down with' these fanatics. Bring out Hillary's picts next!!

Dave, Manhattan, USA

He who supports shamless and inhumane acts of voilence and terrorism against innocents Gazans cannot be judged to be humanistic. The West would never understand plight of palestenians.Mark my words that there can be no PEACE without JUSTICE.Gods justice and wrath may be delayed but will prevail.

SYED AHMAD, BLUEFIELD, USA

I'm American, and I understand that not nearly every Iranian citizen feels this way. Also, people need to understand that Obama cannot make any decisions to influence Israel, until AFTER HE TAKES OFFICE on January 20th. Bush is still in power unfortunately, and he blindly defends Israel.

Julian, Dallas, Texas, Dallas, USA

I think this is staged. It is not like those demontration in Iran where therewould be several thousands people,only can see few people and mainly their legs
And congratulation President elect. Barack Obama, may you bring all of us peace and tranquility.

Hans GD, KL, Malaysia

It goes to show that they do not understand our government at the very least but also most likely that it does not matter who you are as long as you are American. They will shout "Death to (insert name)".

Rob , Grapevine, TX, USA

I think the U.S. should be more careful about its involvement in international affairs; however, stuff like this is maddening. I think the lesson is that no matter what the US does, somebody will be mad. I don't think these people reflect all Iranians. Hopefully Obama will try to do what is right

Karen, Austin, Texas, United States

This response by Iran (anti-US protests there are bound to have been state-organised) is inevitable and shows the extremist nature of the regime and its entrenched anti-Americanism which Obama faces. Iran could never see Israel's point of view and presents a serious threat to world peace.

William Halpern, London, UK

I hope this doesn't change the opinion of Pres. Obama about Iran, these are fanatics who don't know anything about politics and world matters,puppets litteraly!!!

Ali, Tehran, Iran

They really know how to make friends & influence people, don't they?

Mikey, Bromley, UK

No shortage of fuel there then; just petrol.

B J Deller, Marbella, Spain