US To Take Part In Group Talks With Iran

[Purveyor]

Source: Associated Press

(04-08) 10:03 PDT WASHINGTON, (AP) --

The Obama administration says it has decided to participate directly in group talks with Iran over its suspect nuclear program, marking another shift from former President George W. Bush's policy.

State Department spokesman Robert Wood said Wednesday the United States would be at the table from now on when senior diplomats from the five permanent members of the U.N. Security Council and Germany meet with Iranian officials to discuss the nuclear issue. The Bush administration had generally shunned such meetings.

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[polichick]

1. So glad to hear this, though it isn't a surprise. Good news!

[bunnies]

2. Finally!

:applause: Exceptional news!!

[Barack_America]

3. Very encouraging! K&R! nt

[Soylent Brice]

4. just like i said on the other thread earlier when they announced this:

GOOD. it all starts with dialogue.

K&R

[cosmicone]

5. Iran would make a better ally for us than predominently sunni

countries like Pakistan or Saudi Arabia.

Iranian civilization has far better historical roots.