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As It Makes Overtures to Iran, US Strives to Reassure Israel - New York Times Sat, 21 Sep 2013 17:09:03 GMT

The Guardian

As It Makes Overtures to Iran, US Strives to Reassure Israel New York Times WASHINGTON — As the Obama administration embarks on a highly visible diplomatic overture to Iran, White House officials are engaged in a quieter, behind-the-scenes effort to reassure Israel that they will not fall for the charms of Iran's new ... Hardliners hold back as Iran waits for Rouhani and Obama to make historyThe Guardian David Ignatius: Both opportunity and peril over IranWashington Post US says open for Iran talks based on 'mutual respect'Reuters The Economist -RealClearPolitics all 1,213 news articles »

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Obama Finds a Pen Pal in Iran - New York Times Fri, 20 Sep 2013 23:47:26 GMT

Obama Finds a Pen Pal in Iran New York Times WASHINGTON — Few American presidents have held a deeper belief in the power of the written word than President Obama. And in few ways has that belief been more tested than in his frustrating private correspondence with the leaders of Iran, a country ...

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US seeks to ease Israeli concerns over Iran contacts - Reuters Sat, 21 Sep 2013 06:14:49 GMT

US seeks to ease Israeli concerns over Iran contacts Reuters Private discussions taking place at various levels both in Washington and Israel appear intended to calm Israelis' fears that the United States is moving prematurely toward rapprochement with Iran at a time when they are already questioning U.S ...

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White House indicates Obama could meet Iran president Rouhani at UN - The Guardian Sat, 21 Sep 2013 19:32:41 GMT

The Guardian

White House indicates Obama could meet Iran president Rouhani at UN The Guardian The White House has left the door open to a personal encounter between Barack Obama and Iran's new reform-minded president, Hassan Rouhani, at the UN general assembly next week, amid signs that western powers plan to seize on recent diplomatic ...

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Iran and Syria on stage at UN: Real drama to replace shock theater - Christian Science Monitor Sat, 21 Sep 2013 20:05:30 GMT

Christian Science Monitor

Iran and Syria on stage at UN: Real drama to replace shock theater Christian Science Monitor Forget Broadway. The most riveting drama on a New York stage next week will be at the United Nations, as world leaders including President Obama and Iran's new president, Hassan Rouhani, address global audiences and test the diplomatic openings for ... Is US-Iranian deal doable?CNN Analysis: UN may see big action on Syria, IranYahoo News From Iran to Syria, Obama's Toughness Is Paying OffBloomberg Voice of America -Financial Times all 1,044 news articles »

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Iran Said to Seek a Nuclear Accord to End Sanctions - New York Times (blog) Fri, 20 Sep 2013 02:53:38 GMT

New York Times (blog)

Iran Said to Seek a Nuclear Accord to End Sanctions New York Times (blog) TEHRAN — Iran's leaders, seizing on perceived flexibility in a private letter from President Obama, have decided to gamble on forging a swift agreement over their nuclear program with the goal of ending crippling sanctions, a prominent adviser to the ...

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Obama could meet Iran's Rouhani at UN amid signs of thawing relations - The Guardian Sat, 21 Sep 2013 13:18:12 GMT

The Guardian

Obama could meet Iran's Rouhani at UN amid signs of thawing relations The Guardian Iran's new reform-minded president, Hassan Rouhani, may meet Barack Obama in an informal, orchestrated encounter at the UN general assembly next week, amid signs of a rapidly softening stance in Tehran. Rouhani will address the assembly on Tuesday ...

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No time left for negotiations with Iran: Israeli minister - Reuters Fri, 20 Sep 2013 10:03:55 GMT

No time left for negotiations with Iran: Israeli minister Reuters Strategic Affairs Minister Yuval Steinitz said Iran still believed it had room for maneuver in dealing with world powers, and that unless it faced a credible threat of U.S. military action, it would not stop its nuclear activities. "There is no more ...

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Michigan lawmaker launches campaign to free American prisoner in Iran - Fox News Sat, 21 Sep 2013 12:26:56 GMT

Michigan lawmaker launches campaign to free American prisoner in Iran Fox News Armed with a one-paged pamphlet slightly larger than a post card, Kildee passed out information on an American from his district who has been held prisoner in Iran for the past two years. That prisoner, Amir Hekmati, a 29-year-old former Marine, was ... Iran's other evil is jailing US citizensNew York Post Iran should free its American prisoner: ColumnUSA TODAY all 5 news articles »

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Iran: Rouhani's courage offers cause for real hope - The Guardian Sat, 21 Sep 2013 23:26:15 GMT

The Guardian

Iran: Rouhani's courage offers cause for real hope The Guardian Today, the Iranian president, Hassan Rouhani, elected three months ago on a platform of "prudence and hope", arrives in New York to address the UN General Assembly on Tuesday, a few hours after the traditional opening speech by the host, President ...