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.
“The President has made clear that he will prevent Iran from getting a nuclear weapon, and we will do what we must to achieve that. It has always been our goal for sanctions to pressure Iran to come in line with its obligations. The onus is on the Iranians to do so, otherwise they will continue to face crippling sanctions and increased pressure."
Citing an anonymous senior official within the Obama administration, The New York Times reported earlier Saturday that Iranian officials insisted the talks not start until after the presidential vote.
Secret discussions between U.S. and Iranian officials date almost to the start of Obama’s term, the newspaper said.
Iran says its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes and to fill energy shortages, but Western leaders believe Tehran is an aspiring armed nuclear power. U.N. inspectors have also expressed doubts about the program's aims.
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When you came in the air went out.
And every shadow filled-up with doubt
I don't know who you think you are
But before this night is through
I wanna do bad things to you.
.
I'm the kind tio sit up in his room,
Heartsick and eyes filled-up with gloom
I don't know who you think you are
But I know this much is true.
I wanna do bad things to you..
he he, not really.
"Bad Things"
Jace Everette.
Curious choice for this thread.
@ Donna,
Good Bye
@ cnn, WHY are my on topic posts being deleted???? There were no bad words and they were totally ON TOPIC!
Probably your Political Party ....Charles Bowen Solomon Stone
Try writing a song chrissy. See if that works for you.
There were select and few of us
In the back seats of that wayward bus
They weren't gonna do a thing
That weren't what who they are
And rather look upon a star.
Dust on the windowsills and candy in the jar,
I'd rather gaze upon a star.
see? easy peasey.
Rumor has it....Romney shouldnt even be president of the zookeepers association!
Eventually, they are going to get a nuclear weapon. So, why don't we speed up the process and send one to them via air delivery.
Oh. You mean like when you gave them advanced drone technology..
When does one know when a liar speaks the truth.
Obviouly we cannot for we regurgitate the words from their mouths as if they were the truths no matter what they say and vote for the one who we think lies the least.
And so we become a part of the lies, as unworthy of trust no more than the liar in whom we trust.
I'll take her. She can play frisbee now.
Make that "an anonymous senior official in the Obama administration bribed by Republicans". The NYTimes is highly irresponsible in reporting on this issue based on a single anonymous source at this time. Anonymous sources are always suspect and should only be used in matters of the gravest importance when the possibility of obtaining information from named sourcesand public records is next to nil. This is not one of those cases. Even if it is true that the Obama administration has had discussions with Iranian officials, no public action has been taken as a result. This reporting only serves to inflame passions and raise questions in the final days of a close election.
You mean as irresponsible as Reid when he said to the nation that he had gotten an anonymous call from someone who told him that Romney had never paid federal taxes and then proceeded to call Romney a thief and a tax evader...is that the level of irresponsible that you're referring to or is it not???
If this agreement turns out to be true, then it is for sure that obama (if reelected and that's a big if) plans on selling Israel down the river when it comes to preventing Iran from getting a nuclear weapon...nice to know ahead of the election!!!
You can count on the republicans looking into the veracity of this memo...and if true...then Obama might as well resign today!!!
Unlike you Democrats who boast loudly behind your pseudonyms, the fact is this Canadian will be proud to say that the story was created by the White House administration and then is "denied." Come on CNN, between the White House administartion and the mainstream robot outlets like yourself, is this the best you can do? What's next, giving Obama a Nobel Peace Prize for doing nothing? Thanks to the resurgence in Libya of al Qaeda, we've already seen how effective Obama has been overseas. Obama has failed the United States of America and his time is almost up in the White House. His effectiveness as a president is on par with CNN's ratings or Rachel Maddow's good looks.
Being that you're from Canada, you are uniquelu unqualified to armchair quarterback anything that goes on in America. And ourPresident already WOM the Nobel Peace Prize. Maybe you're not aware that WE'RE TIRED OF FRIGGIN WAR?
you're an embarassment to our country.
As an American...I couldn't have said it better...thank you neighbor!
If my neighbor come over and comments on my home decisions I would tell him to take a hike. As a Canadian I am going to ask this 1di0ts to take back his posting and shut his mouth.
He has other things to worry about like the Quebec separatist .
Joesph, Joesph, Joesph, WOW. I do not even know how to respond to you. Our northern neighbor should be able to say anything he wants. Plus bringing up that Obama won the Peace Prize, man should have just left that out of you remarks. But, you do have the FREEDOM to tell it like you think it is.
the fact that they've been talking all along is actually a sign of competence. they need to keep all avenues open. don't worry rednecks and/or isrealis: they still have the military option too.
They haven't been talking. Read the article again. Iranians insist the talks start(not continue)........
It's very hard to believe anything the administrations says. With that, I do believe they are.
So you actually think that some senior admin official told the NY Times "Listen, the Obama admin is going to conduct private nuclear talks with Iran, but hey, don't say nothing to anyone until after the election – OK NY Times?" Yeah right!
Actually that's not how it reads. Iranians insist talks not start until after the vote.
Interesting that this request for talks came so quickly after the announced joint exercise between the U.S. and Israel.
I don't care whether Iran or Afhanistan have nuclear bombs or any device myself. Myy sister died and being blind that I cannot afford to even bury her in the richest country on Earth. Down with the USA and rich people and the middle classs e.g. puppets to the super wealthy here and abroad.
Why not just come out and say it?
"America Rules The World"
Isn't that right?
And who rules America?
If you have to ask, you must be a goyim.