Iran Leader Offers Obama Landmark Congratulations

Professor Nordheim · 11-07-2008, 03:47 AM

Ahmadinejad offers congratulations to Obama,
first to US leader by Iranian president

ABC News | Nov 7, 2008

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Thursday congratulated Barack Obama on his election win — the first time an Iranian leader has offered such wishes to a U.S. president-elect since the 1979 Islamic Revolution.

An analyst said Ahmadinejad's message was a gesture from the hard-line president that he is open to some sort of reconciliation with the U.S.

Obama has said he is willing to hold direct diplomacy with Iranian leaders as a way to break the impasse between the two countries or give the U.S. more credibility to press for tougher sanctions if talks fail. His policy marks a departure from the Bush administration, which has refused high-level engagements with Iran.

Ahmadinejad congratulated the Democrat on "attracting the majority of voters in the election," according to excerpts carried by the official IRNA news agency.

The Iranian leader also said he hopes Obama will "use the opportunity to serve the (American) people and leave a good name for history" during his term in office.

Ahmadinejad's Letter to Bush A Must Read!!!

11-07-2008, 04:01 AM

Simply put, negotiation is cheaper than war. There is no good, plausable reason to not sit down with Iran and discuss the future of the Middle East. After all, Iran lives there, the U.S. doesn't.

I think it is great - perhaps now, if we can get Iran on board and respect their sovereignty, a solution to the exacerbated Middle East crisis will be at hand.

giovonni · 11-07-2008, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by historycircus

Simply put, negotiation is cheaper than war. There is no good, plausable reason to not sit down with Iran and discuss the future of the Middle East. After all, Iran lives there, the U.S. doesn't.

I think it is great - perhaps now, if we can get Iran on board and respect their sovereignty, a solution to the exacerbated Middle East crisis will be at hand.

I'll Second That! giovonni

11-07-2008, 03:47 AM	#1
Professor Nordheim Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Northern Norway Posts: 59	Iran Leader Offers Obama Landmark Congratulations Ahmadinejad offers congratulations to Obama, first to US leader by Iranian president ABC News \| Nov 7, 2008 Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Thursday congratulated Barack Obama on his election win — the first time an Iranian leader has offered such wishes to a U.S. president-elect since the 1979 Islamic Revolution. An analyst said Ahmadinejad's message was a gesture from the hard-line president that he is open to some sort of reconciliation with the U.S. Obama has said he is willing to hold direct diplomacy with Iranian leaders as a way to break the impasse between the two countries or give the U.S. more credibility to press for tougher sanctions if talks fail. His policy marks a departure from the Bush administration, which has refused high-level engagements with Iran. Ahmadinejad congratulated the Democrat on "attracting the majority of voters in the election," according to excerpts carried by the official IRNA news agency. The Iranian leader also said he hopes Obama will "use the opportunity to serve the (American) people and leave a good name for history" during his term in office. Ahmadinejad's Letter to Bush A Must Read!!!

11-07-2008, 04:01 AM	#2
historycircus Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Iran Leader Offers Obama Landmark Congratulations Simply put, negotiation is cheaper than war. There is no good, plausable reason to not sit down with Iran and discuss the future of the Middle East. After all, Iran lives there, the U.S. doesn't. I think it is great - perhaps now, if we can get Iran on board and respect their sovereignty, a solution to the exacerbated Middle East crisis will be at hand.