Think about it … as a general rule, belligerence begets belligerence and openness .. well, it can lead to the beginnings of dialogue much more easily than continued belligerence.
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Ahmadinejad says Iran ready to talk to US
• President says world ‘entering an era of dialogue and intellect’
• Remarks follow fresh Obama vow to seek diplomatic progress
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad addresses the crowd in Tehran’s Freedom Square. Photograph: Raheb Homavandi/Reuters
The Iranian president, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, opened the door today to the prospect of talks with the US, less than 24 hours after Barack Obama said face-to-face discussions could take place within months.
“The new US administration has announced that they want to produce change and pursue the course of dialogue. It is quite clear that real change must be fundamental and not tactical. It is clear the Iranian nation welcomes real changes,” Ahmadinejad told a rally in Tehran’s Freedom Square during celebrations marking the 30th anniversary of the Iranian revolution.
“The Iranian nation is ready to hold talks, but talks in a fair atmosphere with mutual respect.”
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