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But, but . . . We've DONE All That
I'll keep this short, in the interests of my impressive blood pressure. There are two "stories" about Iran/U.S. relations bubbling around. One has to do with direct talks, the other with Ahmadinejad's demand that we apologize for our many past sins. I know this is spitting into the wind, but ...
Iran says Obama's offer to talk shows US failure
breitbart.com — US President Barack Obama's offer to talk to Iran shows that America's policy of "domination" has failed,... the government spokesman said on Saturday. "This request means Western ideology has become passive, that capitalist thought and the system of ... (more) Iran says Obama's offer to talk shows US failure
Iran tells U.S. to show change in policy not tactics
reuters.com — TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran said on Wednesday it would welcome President Barack Obama's offer of a change... in U.S. policy provided it involved a withdrawal of U.S. troops from abroad and an apology for past "crimes" against Tehran. President Mahmoud ... (more) Iran tells U.S. to show change in policy not tactics
Iran could have ability to build nuclear bomb by 2010 study warns
Iran could have ability to build nuclear bomb by 2010 study warns
telegraph.co.uk — The International Institute for Strategic Studies has said Iran is months away from crossing a vital threshold... which could put it on course to build a weapon. (more) Iran could have ability to build nuclear bomb by 2010 ...
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