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Iran: Nuclear talks should take place in 'Iran-friendly' state
Dudi Cohen
Published: 03.04.12, 00:13
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1. Oh yes...in Syria of course...good luck !
Chris Rettenmoser ,   Bayerisch Gmain Germ   (04.03.12)
SHOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2. We knew this would happen
DAVID COLLINS ,   United States   (04.03.12)
I have been in favor of a diplomatic approach as much as possible, but this is Iran resorting to the same ploys. Nobody could tolerate a nuclear Iran. I will bet you their next gambit is to say that negations are not possible in 'biased' Arab states such as Turkey. My bet is that they have nuclear testing arranged with North Korea. Look there for the next test.
3. These people want to play games, not talk
Baruch ,   USA/Israel   (04.03.12)
4. Jerusalem 2012
Adam Neira ,   Paris, France   (04.03.12)
If Istanbul is not to Mohsen Rezaee's liking then maybe another city is an option. This P5+1 meeting is just a step, albeit a vital one, to more meeting that need to take place, so where the two day meeting takes place is not so important. Also, Secretary of State Clinton may be painting herself into a corner at the moment. Let me explain. Ayatollah Khamenei’s role should not be underestimated, but the Iranian leadership decisions may be more shared than commonly believed. The whole issue of Parchin, the IAEA/P5+1 talks and continued trust building relates to what the long term vision and plan is for Iran and the other nations regarding the nuclear issue. Will the Iranians submit to falling under the existing Israeli/Western nuclear umbrella whilst giving up the goal of attaining weapons and still pursuing nuclear power ? (Thus they will have to bow down to some form of geo-political paternalism based on an implied trust of the regional superpower in the region, i.e. Israel who is the only nation with nuclear weapons. I don’t think the Persians will accept this scenario.) If they are not willing to submit in this manner and want to create a different structure they then will continue with their own enrichment program with the goal of attaining increased regional power and hegemony. This second route will prove problematic as proliferation of nuclear weapons will ensue. It will thus be a case of one day all the parties needing to decide on how to get rid of their weapons or else if a regional war breaks out, mutual destruction on a cataclysmic scale will be assured. So the circuit breaker and Gordian Knot cutter is for a reconvened NPT Conference to be held in Jerusalem in 2012. The main agenda will be the elimination of nuclear weapons globally by 2025. This overarching vision will provide the framework/track/matrix for all the other international trust building moves that will need to be made over the ensuing thirteen years. The way to stop the war talk momentum dead in its tracks right now is to at least get agreement from the parties to attend the conference. The logistics and exact details can then be worked out. Spring is coming to the Northern Hemisphere and the London Olympic Games commences in late July, so there is the possibility for improved international goodwill to develop. An agreement by the “special guests” of Israel and Iran to attend would be the catalyst for other nations to turn up. A marriage of the nations was prophesied. Shidduch needed perhaps ?
5. delaying tactics
Max Clark   (04.03.12)
These talks are just delaying tactics to gain time as seen before. Iran will be beyond the point of no return soon. Take the Ayatollah's out before its too late !
6. #4
vvv ,   australia   (04.03.12)
Turkey is not an Arab country, and Turkish people do not like Arabs in general..
7. Draging the Usefull Idiots of the West by the Nose !!!.
Arn. ,   Sweden.   (04.03.12)
From Talks to Talks about Talks !!!. The tactics about the strategy is endless. Arn.Sweden.
8. LOL!
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (04.03.12)
That's a real short list.
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