United States, Iran agree to one-on-one nuclear talks : New York Times

[Botany]

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Source: Reuters

WASHINGTON | Sat Oct 20, 2012 7:17pm EDT
(Reuters) - The United States and Iran have agreed for the first time to one-on-one negotiations on Iran's nuclear program, the New York Times reported on Saturday, citing Obama administration officials.

Iranian officials have insisted the talks not begin until after the November 6 U.S. election because they want to know which U.S. president they will be negotiating with, a senior administration official told the Times.

The Times said the agreement was the result of secret exchanges between American and Iranian officials that date almost to the beginning of President Barack Obama's term in 2009.

The White House declined to comment on the Times report when contacted by Reuters.

Read more: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/10/20/us-usa-iran-nuclear-idUSBRE89J0GD20121020

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So the Obama administration has been working on this from day one and have been doing
it in secret too. This is what happens when grown ups are in charge. No doubt Fox news
will cover this story completely.

[drm604]

1. The right will spin this as a sign of weakness.

They'll say it's "negotiating with terrorists" or some similar nonsense.

[Flashmann]

2. I'll be dipped in s**t!

Diplomacy in action.....What a novel concept.....

[Botany]

3. Done in private too and by grown ups

[Icunme]

4. US Iran nuclear talks

Hope this report is accurate - I have not seen a confirmation from Administration. Hope to see a confirmation before Monday's debate.

[muriel_volestrangler]

5. Locking - duplicate thread

of this: http://www.democraticunderground.com/1014273828

(though note there is also a thread for denials of agreement: http://www.democraticunderground.com/1014273940 )

[James48]

6. White House says no truth to New York Times report on Iran

White House denies it.

See http://www.democraticunderground.com/1014273940