Iran, world powers to hold more nuke talks this month

Iran and the six world powers have agreed to hold another round of talks on the Islamic Republic's contentious nuclear program before the end of October, Iranian state television reported on Thursday. Full Story »

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by James Canning - Oct. 1, 2009

Good story, but it would be better if the issue at hand were spelled out more clearly: is Iran to be allowed to enrich U-235 to 5% or lower purity, if it allows adequate IAEA supervision? The poll showing 56% of American Jews support a US attack on Iran (annexed to end of story) is hardly comforting. A US war with Iran would be a catastrophe for the entire Middle East.

The US needs to look after its own national interests, in dealing with Iran, with a view toward normal relations even if Iran continues to support Hezbollah and Hamas - - neither of which is an enemy of the US.

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