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...In Persia first arises that light which shines itself and illuminates what is around... The principle of development begins with the history of Persia; this constitutes therefore the begining of history. |
| Problems between Iran & US, Beyond Usual Political Issues |
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| Monday, 17 November 2008 | |
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Iran says it would not oppose an initiative by Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan to mediate between Tehran and an Obama White House. Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman said that Tehran would not hinder any Turkish bid to mediate nuclear talks with the West. "We think the comments stem from Turkish goodwill and the flourishing neighborly ties between Iran and Turkey. We will certainly not create any obstacles in the way of such moves," said Hassan Qashqavi. "But the reality is that the issue and problems between Iran and the United States go beyond the usual political problems between two states," Qashqavi added. Qashqavi, meanwhile, raised the question whether a new US administration would change the policies of its predecessor. "Some 30 years after the Islamic Revolution, the US still has a negative stance towards Iranians," the Iranian spokesman said. "Mr. Obama has come forward with slogans of change. We now have to wait and see whether the change in orientation [of Washington] is serious or not," he concluded. |