Bush hopes for diplomatic solution to nuclear tensions with Iran
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US President George W. Bush expressed hope in an interview broadcast that Iran can be persuaded through diplomatic means to abandon its nuclear ambitions.
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The Bush administration, which has  opposed deal-making with so-called "axis of evil" states, is  working with Europe on a plan to use threats and incentives to  persuade Iran to end sensitive nuclear activities, U.S. and  European officials said on Tuesday.
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The Bush administration took a step closer yesterday to ending the stalemate with European allies over how to solve the problem of Iran&#39;s alleged nuclear weapons program.
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President Bush on Tuesday welcomed a  decision by Iran to freeze sensitive nuclear activities but  said that was not the final step and the Islamic republic  needed to go further to show its commitment to abandoning  nuclear weapons ambitions.
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U.S. President George W. Bush reiterated on Tuesday that all options were on the table in dealing with Iran's nuclear challenge.
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US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice calls for a common approach towards Iran's nuclear programme.
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President Bush expressed frustration Friday with the slow pace of diplomacy in dealing with North Korea and Iran and prodded world leaders to send an unmistakable message condemning Pyongyang&#039;s long-range missile test.
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President Bush said today that if Iran continued to stall on demands concerning its nuclear program that the consequences would include sanctions.
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Bush seems to be intentionally sending mixed messages on Iran.
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WASHINGTON -- Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said the United States would hold direct talks with Iran if Tehran suspended its nuclear program. Iran's president, however, pledged to move ahead with enrichment activity that Washington contends masks weapons development.
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President Bush, preparing for this week's much-anticipated campaign debate on foreign policy, is insisting Iran will not develop a nuclear weapon on his watch.
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President Bush and IranÂs president seemed to speak past each other as diplomats continued to work on terms for talks with Iran over its nuclear program.
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Facing nuclear challenges on two fronts, President Bush warned Saturday that Iran&#39;s suspected weapons program is &quot;a very serious matter,&quot; and he stood with leaders of Asia
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The White House on Tuesday emphasized diplomacy over potential military action against Iran -- just a day after a top naval commander questioned the intentions behind Iran's recent exercises in the Persian Gulf.
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Speaking firmly but softly, the Bush administration is looking for an answer from Iran as early as next week on a package of inducements designed to halt its development of what the United States fears are nuclear weapons.
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President Bush says he expects a peace agreement between Israel and the Palestinians during the New Year, and he pledges his personal efforts to ensure a diplomatic breakthrough.
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President Bush said Monday that he hopes Iran's claim that it has suspended uranium enrichment and has no nuclear weapons ambitions is true, but "there must be verification."