Direct Negotiations With Iran

Direct Negotiations With Iran

With one of the world’s largest oil supplies, just about everyone is questioning why Iran is pursuing a nuclear program. While Iran claims it will be used generate electricty, but many do not believe this. President Bush has called Iran part of an “Axis of Evil” and many in his administration believe Iran is not only a terrorist state, but supports terrorists throughout the world, including in Iraq. Therefore, there have been no direct talks with Iran. Others believe the United States must negotiate with Iran to ease a potential world crisis, as many world leaders say Iran must not be able to produce nuclear weapons.

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Says the U.S. should negotiate directly with Iran, and also with Syria.

Says the U.S. should negotiate directly with Iran, and also with Syria

Says the U.S. should negotiate directly with Iran, and also with Syria

Says the U.S. should negotiate directly with Iran, and also with Syria

Says the U.S. should negotiate directly with Iran.

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