1979 revolution
In addition to urging a new direction in foreign policy, Ahmadinejad demanded that the US apologize for the "crimes they have committed against the Iranian nation" over the past 60 years. Ahmadinejad says these "dark crimes" include the economic sanctions imposed since the country's 
, attempts to halt Iran's nuclear program, and America's support of Israel.
Iran's Ahmadinejad wants change in US policies, not 'tactics'