Saturday, September 12, 2009

Western Powers Agree to Iran Talks


U.S. to Accept Iran’s Proposal to Hold Face-to-Face Talks -- New York Times

WASHINGTON — The Obama administration said Friday that the United States would accept Iran’s offer to meet, fulfilling President Obama’s pledge to hold unconditional talks despite the Iranian government’s insistence that it would not negotiate over the future of its nuclear program.

The decision to engage directly with Iran would put a senior representative of the Obama administration at the bargaining table, along with emissaries from five other nations, for the first time since Mr. Obama took office.

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More News On Iranian Nuclear Talks

US Accepts Offer From Tehran for Broad Talks -- Washington Post
US, Other Major Powers Propose Early Meeting with Iran -- Voice of America
EU Calls for Nuclear Talks with Iran -- L.A. Times
Iran ready to negotiate nuclear proposals: Mottaki -- AFP
Iran FM says nuclear talks with West are possible -- AP
Iran signals no compromise on nuclear issue -- Reuters
Iran not to compromise on its nuclear right: FM -- China View
U.S., allies accept Iran offer of talks, as Russia and China say no sanctions for now (UPDATED) -- Politico
Khamenei Speech Offers No Compromises -- Wall Street Journal
That September Deadline -- New York Times editorial
Iran's Choice Between Two Paths -- Voice of America editorial

My Comment: I am surprised that many still believe that this dog and pony show will produce results. Still .... President Obama did get a mandate from the American people to pursue this course .... and pursue it he will.

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