Why the Tough Talk on Iran?
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While the French foster a sense of urgency over Iran's nuclear program, Tehran's neighbors are fearful of a showdown
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Disappointed European leaders seem to be torn between pursuing efforts to engage Iran and calls for a harder line over Tehran&#39;s nuclear aims, to bring them closer to the US stance.
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Analysis: It's doubtful the Iranian President  really wanted to visit. What he really wanted was just what he got: a ferocious reaction
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Most Americans and Europeans believe diplomacy is the key to resolving the nuclear dispute with Iran, according to a survey released Wednesday. But sizable groups of respondents back force if talks fail.
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The United States has been to war against Iran before. What we can learn from the last time around.
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A document obtained by NEWSWEEK suggests the Bush team had a shot at meaningful diplomacy with Iran in 2003. What happened--and how the hardliners may be courting war.
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A dispute over whether diplomacy can rein in Iranâs nuclear program pits Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice against hawks in Vice President Dick Cheneyâs office.
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BEIJING, Dec. 27 -- Iran says it will not have a direct dialogue with the US on its nuclear issue in the near future. Foreign Ministry Spokesman Hamid Reze Asefi says Iran is not convinced the US even wants
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French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner's recent tough talk on Iran likely will be a topic of discussion when he meets U.S. officials in Washington.
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BRUSSELS, Feb 10 (IPS) - U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice urged the  European Union Wednesday to adopt a tougher stance towards Iran,  and to make it clear that Tehran risked U.N. sanctions if it did  not halt its nuclear programme.
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While the French foster a sense of urgency over Iran's nuclear program, Tehran's neighbors are fearful of what a showdown may bring
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Western powers meet in London on Monday to discuss tightening U.N. sanctions on Iran amid a flurry of tough and sometimes colorful talk between Washington and Tehran over the Islamic Republic's nuclear program.
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The United States faced growing   opposition on Thursday to its bid to persuade other powers to   impose sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme, with China   urging dialogue and France signaling flexibility.
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"The Iranian president's intolerable agitation against Israel also speaks volumes"  BERLIN : German Chancellor Angela Merkel said that heading off the prospect of a nuclear-armed Iran, with tougher sanctions if needed, remains a "vital interest" for the world community, according to a report ... via International Herald Tribune
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From fundamentalists to reformists, Iranians are talking more loudly about the need for a pragmatic approach.
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In the showdown between Iran and the United States, both sides are bluffing. But that doesn't make it any less dangerous.
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The debate is delaying a decision about whether to use a strategy of diplomacy or isolation in dealing with Iran.