I'm far from leftie, but Syria never had nukes, although Israel certainly has for many decades. You might be thinking of Iran, but their nuke program is legal and peaceful, despite the fact that lying Bibi Netanyahu tried to make us go invade them for "wmd"'s too - wish we would learn that lesson.
Iran does not actually hate America, though they rightly resent the fact that the Zionist-controlled media is always trying to manipulate our not very smart evangelicals and make us hate them. Their revolt against the US puppet shah was an act of desperation against our colonialism, the chickens coming home to roost after we overthrew their democratically elected president Mossadegh in the 50s because our evil corrupt oil companies' greed knew no limits.
Most average Iranians are extremely friendly to Americans who come visit, and anyone who tells you differently is lying.
Obama had faults, but he did NOT send them "our" money, he sent them THEIR money which WE had STOLEN.
Why is the golden rule so difficult for people to live in practice? Always think yourself into other peoples' shoes first.