A different kind of message to Iran
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President Obama sent a video message to the Islamic Republican of Iran, delivered during Nowruz (meaning "New Day""), a traditional new year holiday celebrated by Iranians.
Obama's open hand approach is different from Bush's hardline view, but what is he trying to achieve, what does he really mean?
Whatever subtle messages are intended, Iran has been quick to respond, asking for 'not only positive words but positive action.'
Obama's open hand approach is different from Bush's hardline view, but what is he trying to achieve, what does he really mean?
Whatever subtle messages are intended, Iran has been quick to respond, asking for 'not only positive words but positive action.'
Posted by brandonb at 8:06 AM on March 20th 2009
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Some analysis from ABC's dubai news desk. Basically, Obama is hitting lots of good marks with the message and the Iranian populace is warm to the message. The government isn't quite as thrilled. The video hit a lot of positive points that speak to the populace as people instead of as the usual "other".
Posted by brandonb at 10:20 AM on Mar 20th
An official response from Iran's Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, essentially saying "thanks for the kind words, but that's not doing much." Republicans are going to love that.
Posted by brandonb at 12:13 PM on Mar 21st
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