Iranian Lawmaker Says Obama Proposed Direct Talks In Letter -- FOX News/AP
TEHRAN, Iran – The White House had no immediate comment Wednesday on a claim from an Iranian lawmaker that President Obama called for direct talks with Iran in a secret letter to the Islamic Republic's supreme leader that also warned Tehran against closing the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
Iran has threatened to close the waterway, the route for about one-sixth of the global oil flow, because of new U.S. sanctions over its nuclear program.
Conservative lawmaker Ali Motahari revealed the content of the letter days after the Obama administration said it was warning Iran through public and private channels against any action that threatens the flow of oil from the Persian Gulf.
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My Comment: This is not the first time that President Obama has tried to open a dialogue with Iran. My prediction .... it will fail like the last time, but it will fail not because of President Obama, it will fail because of internal strife in Iran
Update: U.S. officials are denying Iranian claims of wanting secret talks.
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