Obama on US and Iran Relationship

The White House: Reports on the following from President Obama on Iran, " Just now, I spoke on the phone with President Rouhani of the Islamic Republic of Iran.  The two of us discussed our ongoing efforts to reach an agreement over Iran’s nuclear program.  I reiterated to President Rouhani what I said in New York -- while there will surely be important obstacles to moving forward, and success is by no means guaranteed, I believe we can reach a comprehensive solution. 

I’ve directed Secretary Kerry to continue pursuing this diplomatic effort with the Iranian government.  We had constructive discussions yesterday in New York with our partners -- the European Union, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Russia and China -- together with the Iranian Foreign Minister.  Going forward, President Rouhani and I have directed our teams to continue working expeditiously, in cooperation with the P5-plus-1, to pursue an agreement.  And throughout this process, we’ll stay in close touch with our friends and allies in the region, including Israel. 

We’re mindful of all the challenges ahead.  The very fact that this was the first communication between an American and Iranian President since 1979 underscores the deep mistrust between our countries, but it also indicates the prospect of moving beyond that difficult history. 

I do believe that there is a basis for a resolution.  Iran’s Supreme Leader has issued a fatwa against the development of nuclear weapons.  President Rouhani has indicated that Iran will never develop nuclear weapons.  I have made clear that we respect the right of the Iranian people to access peaceful nuclear energy in the context of Iran meeting its obligations.  So the test will be meaningful, transparent, and verifiable actions, which can also bring relief from the comprehensive international sanctions that are currently in place.  

Resolving this issue, obviously, could also serve as a major step forward in a new relationship between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran -- one based on mutual interests and mutual respect.  It would also help facilitate a better relationship between Iran and the international community, as well as others in the region -- one that would help the Iranian people fulfill their extraordinary potential, but also help us to address other concerns that could bring greater peace and stability to the Middle East. 

A path to a meaningful agreement will be difficult, and at this point, both sides have significant concerns that will have to be overcome.  But I believe we’ve got a responsibility to pursue diplomacy, and that we have a unique opportunity to make progress with the new leadership in Tehran.  I also communicated to President Rouhani my deep respect for the Iranian people.  ".

Lets Get Real:

Folks, this blog does not what to say, this is the problem when the US elects a President whose ego does not match his skills, Obama does not wish to see the reality of the Middle East, the Tehran Regime is playing him, its easy to do, in Obama we see the modern Neville Chamberlain, another politician who thought he knew better than every one else on how to deal with the problems of the World Stage.   Lets hope the Israeli Mossad is on the ball in Iran, lets hope it tells its leaders when Iran is on the edge of becoming a nuclear armed power, then Israel will have to act, it will have to play Obama, tell him what he wants to hear then strike Iran.   The security of Israel can not be trusted to President Obama, one would have thought he would have grown in office, in fact he has become a extreme dove, the West has three and half years of weakness folks, then the US will elect another Ronald Reagan or Bush 43, there is always a reaction to weakness folks, its the way the World works, for good or ill, lets hope the Republicans pick another Reagan.