Saturday, November 10, 2012

Iran Sees No Change In U.S. Policy Towards Them

Many Iranians See Nuke Talks, No Military Attack With Obama Reelection -- Daily Beast

Iranian citizens and authorities alike think Obama will put more pressure on Tehran for its nuclear program, but most believe he’s more likely to opt for talks and sanctions than the military action they expected from Romney.

On Wednesday morning, millions of Iranians stayed up to follow the American presidential election on international and Farsi-language satellite stations such as Voice of America and the BBC, many with serious trepidations about how the outcome would affect U.S.-Iran relations, not to mention the threat of military attacks Israel has made in recent months.

Over the years, Iranians have developed an awareness and sensitivity to the political agenda of American political parties and the effects those policies have on their lives. Of utmost importance during this particular election was the danger of a looming military attack on Iran, and the fact that Mitt Romney had expressed a willingness to proceed with such an action.

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My Comment: In short .... the Iranians are optimistic that U.S. policy towards them will not change .... there will be sanctions .... but no war. What's my take .... the Americans are not the only country that the Iranians should be worried about.

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