opinionated. it's a striking difference from almost everywhere else in the region. so why are we so friendly with the saudis again? >> great question, it's a really good question. >> i'm happy that you ask that question. ♪ ♪ >> i told the story to my interrogator. okay, sounds like a good conversation. so he likes -- he likes iranians. he likes iran. so that was kind of convincing. i was able to cool things off. >> you like it, are you happy here? >> look, i love it and i hate it, you know? but it's home. it's become home. >> are you optimistic about the future? >> yeah, especially if there's no clear deal finally happens, yeah.