Obama's Naive Iranian Nuclear Policy

'I am surprised by his exuberance in dealing with international relations, he is boldly defining new frontiers of global diplomacy, one day he is admonishing Israelis for their expansionist policies and the next day he is with survivor Elie Wiesel visiting the sites of the holocaust. He keeps the Muslims happy and keeps the Jews happy too, a nice diversity of an Obama technique of creating new global rainbow coalition. By admitting intervention in Iran in early 50's and denouncing US excesses once again, one thing is certain: the noisy public opinion, that of hatred of America, is softening on the Arab street. Yet, it is hard to claim what tangible gains we shall attain on dismantling Global Terror Inc?

Will Obama's obvious gentleness be repaid by the likes of Iranian clergy on nuclear issues is one big challenge, if overtures are retuned and Iran joins the global community as a full active member, I would think that Obama did the job. If Iran goes on NK's nuke path and detonates a nuke device in next four years, I would presume that will stamp a failure on his soft global approach. The jury is out.

"The third source of tension is our shared interest in the rights and responsibilities of nations on nuclear weapons. This issue has been a source of tension between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran. For many years, Iran has defined itself in part by its opposition to my country, and there is indeed a tumultuous history between us. In the middle of the Cold War, the United States played a role in the overthrow of a democratically elected Iranian government. Since the Islamic Revolution, Iran has played a role in acts of hostage-taking and violence against US troops and civilians.

True

This history is well known. Rather than remain trapped in the past, I have made it clear to Iran's leaders and people that my country is prepared to move forward. The question, now, is not what Iran is against, but rather what future it wants to build.

Good question

It will be hard to overcome decades of mistrust, but we will proceed with courage, rectitude and resolve. There will be many issues to discuss between our two countries, and we are willing to move forward without preconditions on the basis of mutual respect. But it is clear to all concerned that when it comes to nuclear weapons, we have reached a decisive point. This is not simply about America's interests. It is about preventing a nuclear arms race in the Middle East that could lead this region and the world down a hugely dangerous path.

Indeed

I understand those who protest that some countries have weapons that others do not. No single nation should pick and choose which nations hold nuclear weapons. That is why I strongly reaffirmed America's commitment to seek a world in which no nations hold nuclear weapons. And any nation - including Iran - should have the right to access peaceful nuclear power if it complies with its responsibilities under the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. That commitment is at the core of the treaty, and it must be kept for all who fully abide by it. And I am hopeful that all countries in the region can share in this goal."

Quite a tall order, but responsible nuclear power IS the way to go, for all nations.

I'm not seeing anything objectionable here. Tell me, do you object to the idea of a nuclear weapons free world? Do you think negative relations with Iran benefit us in the long run? Bringing Iran into the fold benefits us, and them, far more than continued antagonism. In any event, there is no harm in seeking better relations with other nations, hostile or not.

Isn't he asking Iran to follow the same rules that any and all other nations follow who build or maintain nuclear reactors?

If I recall, my home state of Texas once had all the oil it could pull out of the ground and we did pull a lot out of the ground for years.

We also have some nuclear reactors there as well. Now, I know our idiot Governor is talking about pulling out of the Union, but do you figure that would warrant a premptive airstrike on the nuclear plant at Glen Rose?

I love the images on this article. I can't express my opinions here, or I'd be in trouble.