Iran rejects nuclear deal trumpeted as a 'victory' by Obama

[Alpha Mare]

On October 1 in Geneva, the so called "P5+1" powers met with Iran and at the end of the day, announced that a deal had been reached for Iran to ship its low enriched uranium out of the country to complete its processing, thus assuring that it could not turn its stockpile into a weapon.

This "agreement" was hailed at the time as proof that engaging Iran in diplomacy works.

But all was not well with this "agreement." In fact, the ground began to shift within a couple of days as the Iranian leadership became more and more reluctant. They wanted to ship the stockpile piecemeal. They wanted guarantees. They wanted respect. They whined that the west was setting a trap.

And now Stratfor (subscription required) is reporting that the deal is off.


IRAN: NUCLEAR DEAL REJECTED - OFFICIAL
Iran has rejected a deal on its nuclear program brokered by the P-5+1
nations but U.S. President Barack Obama has postponed announcing Tehran's
decision for internal political reasons, according to a senior unnamed
Western official, Israel Radio reported Nov. 14. The official also said Iran
has refused to resume talks with the P-5+1 nations.

The president is holding back the good news no doubt so that his triumphant trip to Asia isn't ruined by questions about his failed policy toward Iran.

http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2009/11/iran_rejects_nuclear_deal_trum.html


The audacity of incompetence strikes again.