Riz Khan - Obama's engagement in Iran - 22 Jan 09 - Part 1

During his bid for the White House, Obama indicated a strong willingness to engage in dialogue with Tehran - in stark contrast to his predecessor who placed Iran in the "axis of evil."

When Israel attacked Gaza, Iran was initially encouraging the Muslim world to rise up and fight on behalf of the trapped Palestinians.

But then Tehran quickly subdued that call - possibly in the interests of leaving a window open for president Obama to initiate talks.

What support would the US leader get for engaging with a country that called the US "the great satan?"

What prospect is there for an US engagement with Iran now that Barack Obama is president?

To discuss these issues Riz Khan is joined by the former US ambassador to Israel Martin Indyk and by author and leading expert on Hezbollah, Amal Saad-Ghorayeb, who teaches at the Lebanese American university.

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[6N4L]

I will never buy american products again. No Mc Donald´s,no coke and no music. I live in germany and our products are much better than this american shit. I don´t support criminals

[abi420]

people like you are filled with hate, u like u teach ur children to hate and discriminate on others . Whats really humorous is that you think muslims would even take ur comments seriously. Your a fucking joke.

[sexyxrs]

@BuickDoc hehe im polish so im not gonna eat mcdonalds or drive mercedes

not becouse they made buy nazis or criminals but becouse i cant afford it :p

[iqsquared]

Martin Indyk will be taking part in Intelligence Squared’s live debate entitled “The Middle East peace process is a charade” in London, Sept 2010. Hear him argue against the motion and ask him questions in person. Go to our website Intelligence Squared for info and tickets. This event can be watched live online worldwide.

[BuickDoc]

@6N4L I won't buy a Mercedes because it was made by Nazis. All German products are made by Nazis. All Germans are Nazis, or Communist.

[midival]

lol.. :)

[seanamico]

You believe, you mean you can actually think for yourself? WOW that must be new to you?

Where did I say I believe thats mother? I would never use caps on mother unless begining of sentence, fool.

[midival]

I believe thats Mother.. Your english IS getting better. Wow!! :)

[seanamico]

Midival, Please save your ignorance for your MAMA, she maybe the only person that would accept your pathetic ass.

Get your brain checked.

[midival]

:) Get your English checked.

[seanamico]

midival, You just ramble without saying anything. This is how you are in your pagan cult.