Good story. I too had some Iranian friends in college (engineering). Smart guys and as you say, they are more civilized than the rest of the fanatics in that part of the world.
Played tennis with one friend who was the son of some wealthy Iranian. He was a fun person and such a ladies man.
I’m sure there are many good young people over there. The problem is the regime.
If Trump could do a double header during his presidency and tame BOTH North Korea (almost done) AND Iran - he would be one of the most successful foreign policy presidents of all time.
(And the Left would hate him for it).
LOL, they hate him already for simply drawing air!