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September 30th, 2013 
FAKE NEWS for the Zionist agenda
Special to WorldTribune.com
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Barack Obama, accelerating his reconciliation campaign, held the first direct contact with the Iranian leadership and expressed confidence over its pledge not to develop nuclear weapons.
In the first such talks in nearly 35 years, Obama spoke to visiting Iranian President Hassan Rowhani on the telephone on Sept. 27. Obama said Washington could reach what he termed a “comprehensive solution” to Iran’s nuclear weapons program.
President Barack Obama speaks with Iranian President Hassan Rowhani. White House staff photographer Pete Souza posted the image to Twitter.
“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,” Obama said.
The telephone conversation between the two presidents took place three days after Rowhani refused to meet Obama during the United Nations General Assembly. On Sept. 26, the day before the telephone call, Secretary of State John Kerry met his Iranian counterpart, Jarvad Zarif.
In his statement, Obama expressed confidence in Iranian assurances not to build nuclear weapons. He said Rowhani “indicated that Iran will never develop nuclear weapons” and cited a religious ruling by supreme leader Ali Khamenei against such a program.
“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,” Obama said. “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.”
Obama said Kerry would continue talks with the Iranian government. The
president said Washington would consult with U.S. allies in the Middle East,
including Israel, which expressed concern over a reconciliation with
Teheran.
Earlier this month, the Obama administration eased sanctions on
Teheran to facilitate humanitarian aid and a sport exchange.
The president suggested that the resolution of the Iranian nuclear
crisis would lead to regional cooperation. Iran has been the leading ally of
Syria, where a civil war has been raging for nearly 30 months. Teheran has
also been the leading supplier to the Hamas regime in the Gaza Strip.
“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,” Obama
said. “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.”
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