Continuing conflict in Mid East and American involvement

What do we have to gain by tittering with Iran? Jane mentions certain aspects of which nations were allied with Iran or Iraq during the 8 year war from 1980-88 and how U.S. involvement altered the outcome of that war.  Jon tries to weave the conversation into what he beieves Islamic people might do given the choice between the U.S. Constitution and Sha'ria law.  Jane refutes the argument stating that all her Muslim friends in L.A.  are law abiding citizens.  Don tries to identify the dynamic of what has changed in the Middle East over 30 years.  Albert blames all wars on religion.