Surprise or Not? Kerry Calls for Bilateral Talks with Iran.(CNSnews).U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said Iran nuclear talks in Almaty was “useful” and added that if Iran engages seriously it could lead to longer-term, comprehensive agreement. Kerry also said the U.S. is prepared to engage in bilateral discussions with Iran.
Newly confirmed Secretary of State John Kerry has proposed direct negotiations again. Kerry also said that Obama “has made it clear that he will entertain the notion of a bilateral discussion” with Iran.
“The president has said publicly on any number of occasions, and it’s a matter of public record that he personally communicated to the supreme leader, that he was prepared to engage and to discuss these issues,” he said.
“So as a matter of record, I restate today, the United States is prepared to engage in a serious bilateral negotiation with respect to this course we’re on, with the belief that Iran, that has a remarkable history, the Iranian people – there are many Iranian Americans today who contribute to our society. “We would like to move to a better relationship, and it begins by resolving this nuclear issue.”
The personal communication from Obama to Khamenei referred to by Kerry was reportedly a letter sent shortly before Iran’s disputed June 2009 presidential election, a development not disclosed by the administration but first reported by the Washington Times on June 24, 2009.
With Chuck Hagel sworn in as Secretary of Defense earlier this morning, Iran now faces a national security team in Washington that is led by Obama, Kerry and Hagel. If the Iranians ever wanted to deceive the U.S., this is the best opportunity ever.Hmmmm......'By Peace They Will Deceive The World.'Read the full story here.
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