What I've basically come to conclude is that, first of all, there are some within the Iranian leadership—this must be said—who do subscribe to a very apocalyptic strain of a Shiite theology, and it does increase the likelihood that they might initiate a nuclear attack, even if retaliation would be devastating to their country. There have been leaders whose quotes I can provide for you that say, “Whatever ultimate damage is caused to Israel is more important than whatever less damage is caused to Iran.” However—
On March 29th, 2012. See this statement in context.