Is There A Future In Having Nuclear Talks With Iran?

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (c.) waves to his supporters while visiting Rasht, 200 miles northwest of Tehran on Jan. 23. Ahmadinejad has called for a resumption of talks, telling a crowd of thousands in northern Iran on Sunday that 'there is hope that in the next sessions, good results would be achieved' if the six world powers were 'committed to law, justice, and respect.' President.ir/Reuters

After Nuclear Talks Fail, Iran Rails At 'Enemies' – And Leaves Door Open For New Round -- Christian Science Monitor

Iran responded to the failure of nuclear talks last weekend with dual-track rhetoric, saying that 'there is hope' but accusing the West of 'blocking progress.'

Iran is reacting to the collapse of nuclear talks in Istanbul with the rhetorical equivalent of Washington’s own dual-track policy on Iran: diplomacy and pressure.

On the diplomatic side, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has called for a resumption of talks, telling a crowd of thousands in northern Iran on Sunday that “there is hope that in the next sessions, good results would be achieved” if the six world powers were “committed to law, justice, and respect.”

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More News On Iran's Nuclear Program

Iran Meeting Yields No Deal on Nuclear Standoff -- Global Security Newswire
Iran Says It Is Open To More Nuclear Talks -- Radio Free Europe
Iran open to more nuclear talks, says president -- AFP
No Panic At Lack Of Progress In Iran Nuclear Talks -- NPR
Germany's Merkel warns Iran on further sanctions -- Reuters
AP Interview: IAEA head seeks openness from Iran -- Washington Post/AP

New FAS Report Demonstrates Iran Improved Enrichment in 2010 -- FAS
Iran's alarming ambitions -- The Australian
So why keep talking to Iran? -- Jennifer Rubin, Washington Post
Tehran Feels the Pinch -- Wall Street Journal editorial

My Comment: I figure that there will be two more meetings this year between the six powers and Iran before the six-powers realize that this dog and pony show must end. By that time, serious sanctions will probably gain speed and a decision to implement them will be agreed upon .... all be it reluctantly by countries like China and Russia.