Which is exactly what Jesus meant when He said to pray for those who curse you, and if they ask for your coat, offer your cloak as well.
Nevertheless, this cannot help but impress those in Iran already favorable to the U.S. (on another thread, Bush was being likened by the students to Cyrus the Great. As a Perian, it doesn't get any better!).
Being likened to Cyrus the Great is a wonderful compliment.
But I am still partial to "Avenger of the Bones". :)