Showing posts with label Nowruz message. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Nowruz message. Show all posts
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Friday, March 20, 2009
THE TELEGRAPH: Barack Obama, the US President, has called for a “new beginning” of "honest" relations with Iran in a video released on YouTube.
In a dramatic reversal of White House policy, the president announced that America was determined to pursue “constructive ties” with its former arch enemy.
He pledged that Tehran could take its “rightful place” in the world if it renounced terror in favour of peace.
The two nations have had no diplomatic ties for 28 years.
George W Bush, Mr Obama's predecessor, famously banded Iran within a so-called “Axis of Evil”, along with Syria and North Korea.
Mr Obama said: My administration is now committed to diplomacy that addresses the full range of issues before us, and to pursing constructive ties among the United States, Iran and the international community.”
He added: “For nearly three decades relations between our nations have been strained.
“But at this holiday we are reminded of the common humanity that binds us together.
“Indeed, you will be celebrating your new year in much the same way that we Americans mark our holidays – by gathering with friends and family; exchanging gifts and stories, and looking to the future with a renewed sense of hope.”
Mr Obama’s comments, timed to coincide with the start of Nowruz, the Iranian New Year, are due to air today on various Middle East networks carrying English and Farsi subtitles. The format of the message suggests it is an attempt to reach the Iranian people directly. >>> By Mark Coleman in Los Angeles | Friday, March 20, 2009
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