US Ready For Talks With Iran Over Iraqi Security Situation

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Source: Belfast Telegraph / AP

The United States is ready to hold new direct talks with Iran on the deteriorating security situation in Iraq, where the Bush administration accused Tehran of supporting Shia insurgents, the State Department said today.

"We think that given the situation in Iraq and given Iran's continued behaviour that is leading to further instability in Iraq, that it would be appropriate to have another face-to-face meeting," spokesman Sean McCormack said.

He said no date for the talks, which would be held in Baghdad, had yet been arranged.

The Syrian President however has expressed scepticism towards America's call for an international Middle East peace conference.

Bashar Assad says George Bush's offer is "just words".



Read more: http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/middle-east/article2777427.ece

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