October surprise in US-Iran relations

Asia Times by Kaveh L Afrasiabi | Oct. 2, 2009 (News Analysis)

The meeting on Thursday between Iran and the six countries dealing with its nuclear case resulted in agreement for a follow-up encounter, in itself an important development, given the heated atmosphere in the lead-up to the talks. As significant, the United States and Iran made an initial direct contact, raising hopes of a real breakthrough. - Kaveh L Afrasiabi (Oct 2, '09) Full Story »

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Subjects: World, U.S.
Topics: Iran, Foreign Policy, Iran Nuclear Program
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Posted by: Posted by Derek Hawkins - Oct 2, 2009 - 3:42 AM PDT
Reviewed by: Derek Hawkins (review), James Canning (review), Fabrice Florin (review), Dwight Rousu (review)
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Edited by: Derek Hawkins - Oct 2, 2009 - 9:43 AM PDT

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 by James Canning - Oct. 2, 2009

Excellent commentary and analysis. Iran seeks the strengthening of the NPT and the IAEA - - both causes supported by Obama himself.

The current head of the IAEA beleives Iran does not in fact currently have a program to develop nuclear weapons. Adequate transparency of Iran's nuclear program should be achievable. Israel, of course, has refused to sign the NPT or to allow the IAEA to inspect any of its nuclear facilities.

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