White House denies agreement on U.S., Iran nuclear talks

[Tx4obama]

Last edited Sat Oct 20, 2012, 09:03 PM - Edit history (5)

Source: Politico

The Obama administration is denying a report that the United States and Iran have agreed to one-on-one talks that could be a last-chance opportunity to avoid war over Iran's nuclear program.

Citing senior administration officials, The New York Times reported Sunday that Iranian officials have agreed to negotiations, but not until after the presidential election, so that they know whether they're negotiating with President Obama or Mitt Romney.

But National Security Council spokesman Tommy Vietor pushed back against the Times's story.

"It’s not true that the United States and Iran have agreed to one-on-one talks or any meeting after the American elections," he said in a statement.

Read more: http://www.politico.com/politico44/2012/10/white-house-denies-agreement-on-us-iran-nuclear-talks-139083.html

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Associated Press

WASHINGTON — The White House says it is prepared to talk one-on-one with Iran to find a diplomatic settlement to the impasse over Tehran's reported pursuit of nuclear weapons, but there's no agreement now to meet.

National Security Council spokesman Tommy Vietor said Saturday that President Barack Obama has made clear that he will prevent Iran from getting a nuclear weapon and will do whatever's necessary to prevent that from happening. Vietor said Iran must come in line with its obligations, or else faced increased pressure.

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Full AP article here: http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_US_IRAN?SITE=AP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&CTIME=2012-10-20-20-39-36
Article also here: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/huff-wires/20121020/us-us-iran/



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CNN

07:46 PM ET

White House denies nuclear report

The White House denied a report Saturday that said the United States and Iran have agreed to one-on-one talks over Iran’s nuclear program.

Such talks, as reported by The New York Times, would be a first.

“It’s not true that the United States and Iran have agreed to one-on-one talks or any meeting after the American elections,” White House National Security Council Spokesman Tommy Vietor said in a statement.

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http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2012/10/20/white-house-denies-nuclear-report/

[darkangel218]

1. Damn that sucks :(

[Drunken Irishman]

2. Well so much for that 'October surprise'.

[Purveyor]

3. I suspect the hotline from tel aviv lit up this afternoon. eom

[warrior1]

4. that's if you want to believe the times story

what the hell is going on?

[DonViejo]

7. I'm inclined to believe the Times report and not Politico's nt

[Tx4obama]

19. I've added the Associated Press and CNN's article/links to the OP :)

[warrior1]

5. I have to add

that this story stinks coming from NY times.

The POTUS would never have this story come out before the last debate.

[tarheelsunc]

6. This pisses me off, I had my hopes up all because of false reporting.

From the NY Times, no less.

[arcane1]

8. "last-chance opportunity to avoid war" my ass. Good lord, I'm giving up on all media

This shit is getting old.

[iandhr]

9. I find it unlikely that there would have been one on one talks.

Most likely any talks will take place with a third party given we do not have official relations with Iran.

[DCBob]

10. I suspect they have agreed to discuss having a meeting.

not actually to have a meeting.

[madrchsod]

11. politico.......need i say more?

[Tx4obama]

12. Okay, how about the AP? Would you believe them?

WASHINGTON — The White House says it is prepared to talk one-on-one with Iran to find a diplomatic settlement to the impasse over Tehran's reported pursuit of nuclear weapons, but there's no agreement now to meet.

National Security Council spokesman Tommy Vietor said Saturday that President Barack Obama has made clear that he will prevent Iran from getting a nuclear weapon and will do whatever's necessary to prevent that from happening. Vietor said Iran must come in line with its obligations, or else faced increased pressure.

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Associated Press article here: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/huff-wires/20121020/us-us-iran/

[Tx4obama]

14. And here's a link to CNN

07:46 PM ET

White House denies nuclear report

The White House denied a report Saturday that said the United States and Iran have agreed to one-on-one talks over Iran’s nuclear program.

Such talks, as reported by The New York Times, would be a first.

“It’s not true that the United States and Iran have agreed to one-on-one talks or any meeting after the American elections,” White House National Security Council Spokesman Tommy Vietor said in a statement.

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http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2012/10/20/white-house-denies-nuclear-report/

[wisteria]

13. Oh well, the Repubs would have spread that it was false anyway.

And, a trick by the administration.

[Maine-ah]

15. kick

[elleng]

16. This will help Monday's debate, eh?

Give them something to talk about. Or not.

[Tx4obama]

17. I'm hoping during the China discussion Mitt's 8.5M investment in Sensata will be brought up.

I think President Obama should be able to hit him hard on that one

[nolabear]

18. I think I'll give this a day or two to shake out. We'll know more before the debate.

[Botany]

20. Of course the White House will deny it

These were secret meetings.

[justiceischeap]

21. Could also be a leak from the GOP

to make it a talking point in tomorrow's debate.

[Tx4obama]

22. Kick! n/t