John Kerry to meet Iranian FM at UN

[karynnj]

Source: Times of Israel - I wish I had a better source

Iran’s new foreign minister will join talks with six key nations trying to rein in the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program later this week, the European Union’s foreign policy chief said Monday.

The Thursday meeting is to include US Secretary of State John Kerry, and will be the highest level meeting between US and Iranian officials since 1979, according to a Wall Street Journal report.


Catherine Ashton, the chief nuclear negotiator, told reporters after meeting Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif that she saw “energy and determination” for talks with the US, Russia, China, Britain, France and Germany to move forward. Foreign ministers of the six nations are scheduled to meet on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly on Thursday.

The meeting, Ashton said, would likely be a ”short discussion,” but she hoped it would pave the way for a diplomatic solution to the Iranian nuclear issue.

Read more: http://www.timesofisrael.com/john-kerry-to-meet-with-iranian-fm-at-un/

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A better title is that Iran's new foreign minister is joining what were called the 6 nations talks on Iran. It is interesting that this would be the highest level meeting with Iran since 1979. I hope that tomorrow makes that sentence no longer true - because the Presidents at least exchange hand shakes.

But this is good news.

Other links:
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2013/09/23/john-kerry-iran-foreign-minister-mohammad-javad-zarif--nuclear-talks-united-nations/2854809/

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=newssearch&cd=11&cad=rja&ved=0CFsQ-AsoAjAK&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.reuters.com%2Farticle%2F2013%2F09%2F23%2Fus-un-assembly-iran-kerry-idUSBRE98M0SZ20130923&ei=hW9AUrjOK9O04APOjoHQDQ&usg=AFQjCNGxczlVTLDIsTdu6M0bJLfmoWYKIA

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=newssearch&cd=11&cad=rja&ved=0CFwQ-AsoAzAK&url=http%3A%2F%2Fonline.wsj.com%2Farticle%2FSB10001424052702304713704579093093885839118.html&ei=hW9AUrjOK9O04APOjoHQDQ&usg=AFQjCNF4rFR0wkHxAAL2KHnP9xG53xziGA

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/sep/23/iran-foreign-minister-kerry-nuclear-talks

[philosslayer]

1. Very good news

Finally, talking instead of blustering and bombing (like the previous administration)

[karynnj]

2. It really is good news -- it could totally transform how we look at the

Middle East and Near East.

[blm]

3. This is the most pro-active Sec of State in modern history.

Pro-active in pursuing what others would never risk pursuing.

[karynnj]

4. Well - I agree with Joe Biden - he is on his way to be one of the best Secretaries of State in our

http://www.c-spanvideo.org/clip/4464849

It is, of course, far too early to tell, but he certainly has worked incredibly hard.

[R Merm]

5. What is the issue with the Times of Israel? eom

[JDPriestly]

6. Wonderful news!

[wisteria]

7. Exciting news. Exciting times. n/t

[Andy823]

8. This is good news

Lets hope this turns into something positive!