At last, Obama finds a little bit of courage to speak out about the crisis in Iran. His statement is weak. Hardly the words of an inspiring leader. This is, however, a small step in the right direction. – ©Mark
INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY: President Barack Obama challenged Iran's government to halt a "violent and unjust" crackdown on dissenters, using his bluntest language yet to condemn Tehran's postelection response.
Mr Obama has sought a measured reaction to avoid being drawn in as a meddler in Iranian affairs.
Yet his comments have grown more pointed as the clashes intensified, and his latest remarks took direct aim at Iranian leaders.
"We call on the Iranian government to stop all violent and unjust actions against its own people," Mr Obama said in a written statement.
"The universal rights to assembly and free speech must be respected, and the United States stands with all who seek to exercise those rights." >>> PA | Sunday, June 21, 2009
