A Possible U.S.-Iran Deal?

[amborin]

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"It's way too early to say much about what this means, but it seems to me that many Iranian leaders are looking at the likely victory by Barack Obama and they're trying to create favorable conditions for US-Iran talks.

Khamenei himslef may favor such talks, and he's said in the past that he wouldn't rule out resuming US-Iranian ties. At the same time, expect Iran to drive a hard bargain.

Earlier this year, there were reports that the Bush administration was planning to open a US interests section for American diplomats in Tehran, but the plan was shelved. The latest reports say that the White House will revive the idea after the US election.

Apparently, President Bush did not want to hand Obama a talking point against McCain, who opposes negotiating with or talking to Iran."

<http://www.thenation.com/blogs/dreyfuss/371775/openings_for_us_iran_deal?rel=sidebox>

[NYC_SKP]

1. Good, looks like "October Surprise, option A" the Iran attack, is less likely. nt