We had a witness about a week ago who said that the U.S. has the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act. I'm not sure if you're familiar with that act, but it provides for four exceptions: Syria, Iran, Cuba, and Sudan. This is apparently an act that allows individual Americans to sue Iran civilly for acts of violence or what have you. Are you aware of any Americans taking advantage of this opportunity? Would this not be another way to prosecute Iran?
On May 7th, 2009. See this statement in context.