Obama to Iran: Offer of dialogue still stands

In the interim Israel is supplying a former Russian republic,Georgia ,with arms etc.so let,s see how Putin and Medvedev handle this one?

A lot of judaism and christianity is borrowed from the Persians' Zoroastrian religion, but I don't wish to go into that... What I'm interested to know is who gives a sh** about whatever value that divides us instead of uniting us? All of our collective religions mean NOTHING, when they divide us in our humanity and don't mean sh** when they fail to unite us as the simple species we are, on the face of the planet, for the very short amount of time we are here..... Who cares what system one is born to or what rituals one gets at burial when the whole point is that you didn't get the point of life? That you were here at a certain point in time, among your fellow humans wherever that happened to be, and instead of watching the sunrises and sunsets, you pre-occupied yourself with silly little rituals that separated you from the rest of your pack.....missing the beauties of your differences..... Pretty sad, don't you think?

Who the heck do you think you are to express your opinion about our President? Temporary? You'll have a heart attack when you see him win a second term. Alternatively, you can get yourself used to the idea and spare yourself...not that I'd care.....Neil in freaking montreal......HISSSSS

If it weren't for riding Bush's coattails in the successful integration of Iraq into the world community, the list of Obama's successes in foreign policy would be ZERO. If Iran is to be kept from acquiring nuclear weapons, Russia will have to take the lead, as indeed they should. The realpolitik reality is that Iran's nuclear weapons will more likely be used in a central asia power struggle (i.e. Azerbaijan, Tajikistan,etc) with Russia than they ever would against Israel, much less America.

Then have a big problem on your watch. Iranian are on track to make nukes and threaten the world,if they are not stopped with conventional military means, you need to stop them by unconventional means, you need to stop them by the same means they will desimate several millions in Middle East,very possibly in Europe and America. Iran has the means to deliver and working hard in parallel. The west is playing dead, but for how long?

the entire judeo-christian religion hinges on Jerusalem. If we lose J, we lose our entire civilization. Pope, churches, jesus, ... all will fall. With what system will you be born, with what values will you live, with what rituals will you get your proper burial? Lot is at stake.

I remind you on that counteroffer, to execute the swap deal at iranian Kish Island. If Obaman cannot explain why this rerasonable condition for the swap deal is rejected, than he is accountable for an eventually new war, not Iran. Than we in Europe shall have to end our trust in Obama and US.

everythign for a few nut cases and the entire planet has to suffer. it is time to revolt.

All it took was a thought and 9/11 happened. We may see the logic in what you say but there are those amongst us who truly do feel that Israel is the Satan and that no harm will come to those who destroy her. Chilling isn't it? but I bet you right now, someone somewhere, in a position of great power believes it. Crazy people and Crazy Leaders do exist.

"US bombers are ready today to destroy 10,000 targets in Iran in a few hours." Sounds like Tony Blair. I'll bet they've got human shredders in those containers and mass graves too.

US bombers are ready today to destroy 10,000 targets in Iran in a few hours with a shit load of bunker busters. Hold on to your hat Read more: http://www.nypost.com/p/news/international/us_arming_to_destroy_iran_WZJoI1Oei4DMj79iRBH3zN#ixzz0ijTJOHq5

Which part don't you like?

India and Pakistan are do not like one another. Both have nuclear warheads pointed at each other. The USA and Russia still do not see eye to eye. Both have nuclear war heads pointed at one another....as well as towards China. China is China and wants to be friends with everyone but has nuclear warheads pointed at most western capitals. Bottom line...noone is going to push the button. The 1st nuclear warhead fired at any other country will immediately result in retalliation. This will bring in alliances and then missiles will be flying all over the place. End result is THE END. Like at the last scene of a movie. Having nuclear weaponry results in fear to using it. The great deterrent is ownership.

After defeat in Iraq, Afghanistan and unable to reign in Syria or even Lebanon - US realizes that it holds on to the MidEast by a dying alliance. A new alliance is necessary, and it cannot happen without a deal with Iran. But what is the price for this deal? Obama is negotiating - one year at a time.

wow these people are still pedaling their lies. it is amazing how much the american people love to gobble up bullsh*t. and the only people being hurt is the rest of humanity. it is high time, we the people start acting up and take them out. every single gov't who is playing thses games. i just want to live in a wolrd where there is no bloody wars for once. i just wish every single country had a hugo chavez!

None of the major Arabic countries are,keen on Iran going nuclear...though as far as i am concerned let the whole ME go nuclear...it is a detterent more than anything else. But as above the Arabic countries say nothing and want the west to be the police...to be the bad ones.

First the west gives a "final" offer, then Iran ignores it and escalates its activity... so the West renews its offer... this time "final"

Like a dog whose tail has curved down between its legs, the Rookie now wants to buddy buddy with the Tyrant in Iran. The Islamist-Jihadist fanatics in Iran have threatened to vaporize Israel repeatedly and are feverishly working on their nukes to accomplish their evil intention. Americans should wake up and say stop it.

and Al Jazeera,and the same article will be put out on the Arab sites,but not on Haaretz. Is Haaretz more pro Arab than the Arabs? I think so. I doubt this will be put out either...

of Netanyahu's Penis. No wonder he hates me.

...what a defeatist....worst-president-ever..

when all we do is threaten them and interfere in their internal affairs, just to please Israel?

Sanctions have never worked and Iran is playing to it's own tune as she knows America will never convince it's friends to sanction Iran,the rewards in business are far too great. Even the Americans are working with the Iranians,the Germans and the British,the Italians and just about everybody.

Maybe he isn't any of the names that you mentioned but please fell free to knee jerk brand everyone who criticises ISrael illegal actions and expects a war by proxy with Iran. I think it's time to remove that US silver spoon from Israels backside. Isarael needs to grow up and fast.

Neil no one took Bush seriously either, especially after he fecked up in Iraq and handed that country on a platter to Iran. Get used to it, it's the new American condition.

Nobody wants to nuke one of largest deposits of oil the world. It would both cause economic collapse and a whole new era of the ME scrabbling for the land. And wrt Iran and nukes there is still no evidence of nuke weapons ambitions yet we're (well, Bibi vision anyway) being brainwashed into pre-emptively attacking Iran. I think Obama taking this line is a sign that Iran is no longer an enemy. Watch as he removes them from the axis of evil list in the near future as a symbol of trust.

i am just wondering: is there ANYONE in the world that takes seriously the current antisemitic-islamophile-teleprompter-reading-empty suit-demagogue that is temporarily (VERY TEMPORARILY) occupying the w.h.??

which detail that what he is offering is what would improve the Iranian people's image of the US government. Too bad he has spent the last year trying to isolate the Iranians, and showing them no respect, they are sophisticated enough not to take him at his word. For one thing, they know that Iran is NOT isolated, except from the US dominated parts of the world (which is a small part, and shrinking both in size and importance)

probably because the news, makes talk of Russia backing sanctions completely superfluous. Directly after Hilary`s meeting with Vladimir, Putin in Volgodonsk stated: "The launch of the first unit of Iran's nuclear power station should be implemented by this summer." You see, Leftists depend on delusions and falsehoods to sustain their optimism. It`s only natural.

Russia is not likely to agree to sanctions on Iran without China. China is not going to agree to anything that may cause a threat to its national security or economy. China has approximately 20% of the worlds population. America accounts for approximately 5% of the world's population, and consumes 25% of the world's energy. Iran, and China (peacefully you may notice) have giant gas and oil trade agreements in place. Any interruption to such trade agreements would be detrimental to China's economy... don't forget, America is in big debt to China. You really must look at the bigger picture, Julianna. Before you suggest "huge sticks" and "incredible force," you might just stop and realize, Israel's intransigence is what needs to be brought into line before all else, as far as M.E. peace is concerned. BTW, it wouldn't be a good idea to stir up the hungry dragon. Cheers.

What is his goal? It ain't happen'in Dude in Chief. Iranians are diss'n you, Fon't you get it, or will it take a big mushroom cloud in Saudi capital for you to finally get it?

The Rookie is begging the Tyrant in Iran for dialogue. This is an embarrassment for America. It should be the Tyrant that should be begging for 'dear life.' The oppressed people of Iran and the world must be disappointed by this crap. It is amazing that the Rookie's advisers are equally naive and ignorant in dealing with matters like this. The fact is the Tyrant and his fanatical Islamist-Jihadist regime is feverishly working on their nukes and have threatened to vaporize Israel repeatedly. It is clear that Israel cannot depend on the Rookie despite all their assurances. The Tyrant in Iran will have the last laugh on the Rookie's offer. It is time the Republicans wake up to put some sanity to the direction that the country's image is being eroded by the Rookie.

Iran has said no how many times? Is 2009 not clear enough for Iran to have clearly rejected peaceful means? Obama has no backbone, and Iran/Syria has only laughed. It is probably too late for sanctions to effectively stop Iran from nuclear weapons. Seems Israel will have to repeat Iraq 81. World cry foul in public, thankful in private.

What is this charade all about - there's no concrete evidence to suggest Iran is developing WMD - that was the fabricated excuse used to invade and occupy Iraq. If Iran wants to develop nuclear energy to generate electric power then that's its prerogative - Iran is a signatory of the NPT, compliant with the IAEA, and if the Russians are quite happy to build the nuclear facility, then the rest of the world should mind its own business.

not at all...nor any of your kin or co-religionist....and trust me Joseph, there are a lot of people who feel the same

Don't expect it to stop Iran's nuclear program.

Russia still wants to have both Iran and Israel as business partners. Now you should ask yourself, who do you trust?

Russia and others will go on making money for as long as they can. The one thing that will make them think seriously about sanctions is the imminent likelihood that their investments might go up in smoke.

unless there is a huge stick behind the carrot, nothing will happen on the diplomatic front. there must be a very credible threat of force for anyone to pay attention.

everyone could have predicted that the russians and the chinese would not cooperate. only fools would have thought that these traditional adversaries would change what they consider their self interests just for the sake of obama. one would have thought that after apologising for america on numerous occasions and encouraging enemies, that people would realise that the u.s. would further erode its power. obama has made no friends among traditional allies, while relentlessly courting sworn enemies. the attempt to blame israel for obama's lack of vision and diplomatic skills is odious and frankly counterproductive.

Yes, the US will still talk to Iran if Iran wants to talk. No, the US won't start a war with Iran. The US will pursue what the US feels are appropriate sanctions. The Russians and Chinese probably won't go along. Israel will be free to try a naval blockade of Iran since they think that is a sanction against others and only an act of war when against Israel. It is doubtful anybody will assist Israel in the naval blockade. Iran is digging mine-shafts. Israel should be digging them too and stocking them with the people Israel has determined it needs there. (See Dr Strangelove for appropriate criteria.) The mine-shaft gap is growing! The US has extended its nuclear umbrella over Israel and no country protected by that has ever been attacked with nukes.

the community organiser proposes to organise the entire international order and to bend the arc of history. while the terror regime of iran kills its own young, obama extends, once again, his good wishes to the regime and proposes dialogue. it would seem that the proposed price is israel.

Russia will do what it wants but in the end Russia has no desire to see fanatic Muslim regimes with nuclear weapons any more then the U.S wants to.

For the life of me I cannot understand why the US or Israel believes that its in Russia's best interest to stop Iran from getting nuclear weapons. For them it would just blunt US influence in the middle east, and why would they stop shipping gasoline to Iran when their economy is slumping? Russia will stall even longer the Iran lol.

Russia is hanging Obama out to dry. This announcement states that Russia 'could' back UN sanctions and probably will not oppose sanctions. It is hanging Obama out to dry. It is up to Obama, who considered embracing the Dali Lama more important than maintaining good relations with China, to pull it off. Russia doesn't want a nuclear Iran but it also is not willing to harm itself by alining itself with an administration that cannot even control dependent welfare states like Israel.