Iran: The Uninvited Wildcard in Mideast Talks

More than four dozen governments, international organizations and financial institutions will be represented when Middle East talks open in Annapolis today. But it is the uninvited guests -- Iran and its allies Hamas, Islamic Jihad, Hezbollah and other militant factions -- that may have the biggest impact on the peace talks.

Containing Iran and its regional influence is the ambitious challenge for all the attendees except Syria, a goal officials from many participating nations contend is as important as producing peace in the Middle East.

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